Granicus (band)

Granicus was an American hard rock band formed in 1969 in Cleveland. The group was known for their mix of heavy blues rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock and heavy metal. Initially formed by guitarist Al Pinell and drummer Joe Battaglia, the group practiced in his home before moving to a Cleveland warehouse to develop what would be their first record. After performing in clubs in Cleveland, and then playing before label bosses, the band were signed by RCA Records on March 15, 1973, and released their eponymous debut album in the same year.