Magnum (mid-1970s): From Acid Rock to Slow Blues

Lead Guitar: Dave Pritzlaff
Rhythm Guitar: Chris Henn
Bass Guitar: Russ Miller
Drums: John Furman

Brief History: John Furman and Russ Miller had played in several bands together during the early and mid-1970s after developing a friendship at work. One day, when Russ was hanging out with his childhood friend and baseball buddy, Chris Henn, the idea developed to form a band that would play a wide variety of music - everything from the Allman Brothers to Styx to ZZ Top. Chris invited his friend Dave Pritzlaff to join on lead guitar and the band went into intensive rehearsals. A variety of singers came and went, with the most stable form of the band including singer John Ritazzi. Magnum quickly joined a very active Long Island scene that included bands such as The Good Rats, Twisted Sister, and Rat Race Choir.

A typical set list included:

• Birthday
• Can't Get Enough
• China Grove
• Jumpin' Jack Flash
• Lady
• Ramblin' Man
• Rock and Roll
• Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo
• Smoke on the Water
• Southern Man
• Space Truckin'
• Stateboro Blues
• Tush
• Whole Lotta Love
• You Don't Love Me
• A wide variety of original songs

Chris Henn, Russ Miller, John Furman

John Furman, Dave Pritzlaff, Russ Miller, Chris Henn

Dave Pritzlaff

Russ Miller

John Furman

John Furman

Chris Henn, Russ Miller

Chris Henn, Russ Miller