- The Nova Local
The Nova Local was a
psychedelic pop band formed in Chapel Hill,North Carolina , in1964 , initially under the name The Shadows. [See [http://www.iconbusters.com/iconbusters/day/r_tes.htm] . Retrieved on22 October 2007 .] It comprised singer Randy Winburn, guitarists Joe Mendyk and Phil Lambeth, bassist Jim Opton, keyboardist Cam Schinhan and drummer Bill Levasseur. Their single "If You Only Had the Time", released in1967 , was a minor hit in North Carolina. They recorded one album, "Nova 1" (released onDecca Records in1968 in theUnited States ), shortly before disbanding. The album was also released inCanada and in theUnited Kingdom . [See [http://www.lysergia.com/AcidArchives/lamaArchiveN.htm] . Retrieved on22 October 2007 .] According to Opton, the album was the first ever recorded using theDolby NR system. [See [http://lost-in-tyme.blogspot.com/2006/08/nova-local-nova-1-1967-nova-locals.html] . Retrieved on22 October 2007 .]Notes
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