BREWER & SHIPLEY

QUESTION:  What do the following artists have in common?

Al Kooper - America - Anne Murray - Badfinger - Beach Boys
Bellamy Brothers - Billy Joel - Black Sabbath - Blood Sweat & Tears
Bonnie Raitt - Bruce Springsteen - Buffalo Springfield
Canned Heat - Curtis Mayfield - Dan Fogelberg - Donovan
Electric Light Orchestra - Elton John - Firefall - George Carlin
Gordon Lightfoot - Guess Who - Hoyt Axton - Humble Pie
James Taylor - Jerry Garcia - Jethro Tull - Jimmy Buffett
Joe Walsh - John Sebastian - Leon Redbone - Leon Russell
Linda Ronstadt - Little River Band - Loggins & Messina
Loudon Wainright III - Mamas & Papas - Maria Muldaur
Marshall Tucker - Michael Bloomfield - Michael Martin Murphy
Mitch Ryder - Moby Grape - New Riders of the Purple Sage
Nicolette Larson - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band  - Odetta
Ozark Moutain Daredevils - Procol Harum - Pure Prairie League
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Randy Newman - Rare Earth
Ricky Skaggs - Shooting Star - Southern Comfort - Spin Doctors
Stephen Stills - Steppenwolf  - Steve Martin
Strawberry Alarm Clock - Taj Mahal - Ted Nugent - The Byrds
The Eagles - Tiny Tim - Vanilla Fudge - Wolfman Jack
Kentucky Headhunters - Richie Havens - Leo Kottke
Jesse Colin Young - Earl Sgruggs Review - Gary Lewis
Diamond Rio - Poco - Delaney and Bonnie  

ANSWER:  They've all shared the stage with Brewer & Shipley!

Recognized as one of the most successful folk rock duos of the 70's, Brewer & Shipley have remained true to their original form throughout 3 decades.

Although best known for their Top 10 signature song, "One Toke Over The Line" which permanently etched their names in rock history by becoming an anthem of the 70's counter culture, Michael Brewer and Tom Shipley were by no means a one trick pony. In all, the duo landed 3 singles on the Billboard charts and had the pleasure of working with such notables as Mike Bloomfield, Leon Russell, Jimmy Messina, and the late Jerry Garcia.

Constantly touring, Brewer & Shipley could be found performing in such notable venues as Carnegie Hall, The Bottom Line, The Troubadour, The Roxy, Keil Opera House, and Arrowhead Stadium. Because of their broad appeal, they became a favored support act for major tours, sharing the stage with a diverse list of artists, including: Elton John, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, Electric Light Orchestra, Jethro Tull, Humble Pie, Ted Nugent and Black Sabbath among others.

In 1979, after more than a decade of writing, traveling, and performing, Brewer & Shipley parted company to pursue personal interests. Michael Brewer continued to make music, recording a solo album for Full Moon Records entitled "Beauty Lies". This release featured guest artists such as Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther, and was produced by longtime friend Dan Fogelberg. Tom Shipley began working as a television producer/director, eventually forming his own production company (Tarkio Communications). He later founded the Oral History of The Ozarks Project, a not-profit organization producing documentaries about life in the Missouri Ozarks.

In 1986,at the request of KCFX (Kansas City),the duo reunited for a concert to celebrate the station's first birthday. Unsure of what to expect having been out of the public eye for so long, the duo was overwhelmed as they walked on stage to over 10,000 cheering fans welcoming their return. Having come full circle from their days as staff song writers living in Los Angeles, Brewer & Shipley began writing together again. Their first project? The soundtrack for one of Shipley's documentaries...the award winning, "Treehouse - An Ozark Story".

In recent years, the duo has witnessed rejuvenated interest in their music, beginning with BMG's purchase of their catalog and subsequent re-issue of the critically acclaimed "Tarkio" release. This was soon followed by the inclusion of "One Toke Over The Line" on the "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" Limited Edition 25th Anniversay CD on (Jimmy Buffett's) Margaritaville Records, and later on the "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" motion picture soundtrack (Geffen Records). In addition, the duo was invited to contribute guest vocals on their trademark song for the fall 98 release of "Hempilation II" (CapricornRecords).

Brewer & Shipley continue to tour and record regularly, having released 2 albums since reuniting - "Shanghai" (1993) and "Heartland"(1997). Regarding Brewer & Shipley, Ron Sylvester (The Branson Note) wrote, "An actual group from the 70's still capable of making vital music in the 90's... For a duo best remembered as 70's folkies, this is a solid blast into the present...undeniable proof these guys can still make evocative music".

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