Formed in Munich in early 1969, originating from various local beat groups, Sub chose their name due to their affinity with the underground scene that was proliferating at the time. Though, unlike Amon Düül’s brand of underground music, Sub were much more inspired by American psychedelia, notably Vanilla Fudge, and British bands like Traffic, Egg and Soft Machine. They had a heavy riffing psychedelic style, an excellent lead vocalist, and knew how to jam and freak out. Strangely, fed up with waiting for a contract, an employee of Sub’s management, made off with the tapes of their album, getting it released in Italy. Masquerading as a live album, complete with overdubbed audience sounds, “Sub In Concert” was still a fine album, showcasing a style of music that’s little-heard from Germany. Only about a thousand were pressed, and in Germany they were still stuck with apathetic reactions. Sub split in 1971. Line-up / Musicians Christian Wilhelm/vocals Klaus Kätel/guitar Peter Stimmel/bass Johannes Vester/keyboards Lutz Ludwig/drums Discography In Concert 1971
1.Sub Theme I 2.I'm a Man 3.Off 4.Sub Theme II 5.Gimme Some Lovin' 6.Ma-Mari-Huana 7.Match I 8.Match II
