The Major 7th
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The band playing a gig in the 60s. This photo appears on the band's only album. The album included the group's original composition, "The Chase. " |
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Sam Zimmerman Jr. (front) was a Belle Plaine High School graduate, 1965. During Sam's and drummer Jim Christy's military service, the band was put on hold. Sam re-formed the band in 1970 with a few new members and continued playing until 1972. |
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Another photo from the back album cover. According to the album's notes, the band formed in 1966 as a college band with its emphasis on brass. |
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The album cover design was by artist Gary Anderson of Cedar Rapids. Anderson also designed the Tree of Five Seasons in downtown Cedar Rapids and the The Legacy in downtown Belle Plaine. |
The audio clips below are from the Major 7th album.
If you would like to learn more about The Major 7th or if you are interested in purchasing their music, visit The Major 7th Website at https://themajor7thband.bandpage.com/ or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Major-7th-BandMusic-Tribute/286410188127208?ref=hl.
If you would like to learn more about The Major 7th or if you are interested in purchasing their music, visit The Major 7th Website at https://themajor7thband.bandpage.com/ or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Major-7th-BandMusic-Tribute/286410188127208?ref=hl.