Mom's Apple Pie

Mom's Apple Pie (TM)
WORLD FAMOUS ALBUM COVER (TM)
Background information
Origin	Warren, Ohio, United States
Genres	Rock, hard rock
Years active	1970–1974
Labels	Brown Bag Records
Website	http://momsapplepiemusic.com

Mom's Apple Pie(TM) was an American ten-member rock band from Warren, Ohio. They were best known for their album cover, and also for the voice of the lead singer Bob Fiorino.

Career

The band released two albums, Mom's Apple Pie in 1972 and Mom's Apple Pie II in 1973. A third album was recorded but was not released until 2011. Their manager was Larry Patterson, and they recorded on a record label owned by Terry Knight, Brown Bag Records.^[1] The band enjoyed a successful career nationally and toured extensively across the United States. Venues included a wide array of college campuses, clubs, concert halls, the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden. They performed with such artists as The Doobie Brothers and David Bowie. Patterson, booked the demo session with record producer Kenny Hamann, at the Cleveland Recording Company. Pia Knight, Terry's wife, overheard the demo being played in one of the rooms in the back of the recording studio, and convinced her husband to sign the group.

Both albums have become favorites among collectors, due in part to the self-titled first album's risqué cover artwork, which contains a subtle depiction of female genitalia.^[2] The cover was banned shortly upon the album's release and an alternative cover was released, making both versions highly sought-after among collectors.^{[citation needed]} Their musicianship and overall sound have been compared to such bands as Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago.^{[citation needed]}

The third unreleased album tapes have been discovered by Patterson. Plans are for all three albums to be released on CD.

Band Members

Joe Ahladis - Guitar, Pat Aulizia - Drums, Bob Fiorino - Vocals, Roger Force - Saxophone/Flute, Tony Gigliotti - Vocals, Fred Marzulla - Trombone, Dave Mazzochi - Keyboards/Vocals, Bob Miller - Lead Guitar, Bob Pinti - Trumpet/Vocals, Greg Yochman - Bass,

Controversial Cover by Nick Caruso, Album Produced by Kenneth Hamann, A Goodnight Production, ((Fact|Back of 1972 Album Cover))

References

1. ^ Perrone, Pierre. (November 10, 2004) The Independent. Obituary: Terry Knight - Controversial manager of Grand Funk Railroad.
2. ^ Ochs, Michael. 1000 Record Covers. Taschen, 2005, p. 361.