I speak with Jock Bartly Of Firefall
Firefall formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1974. The band was founded by Rick Roberts, who had been in the Flying Burrito Brothers, and guitarist Jock Bartley, who had been the late Tommy Bolin's (James Gang/Deep Purple) replacement in the band Zephyr.

The band’s trademark melodic mix of soothing rock, country and pop has stood the test of time, resulting in great critical acclaim and big-time chart success.

The band's biggest hit single, "You Are the Woman", peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard charts in 1976. Other hits included "Just Remember I Love You" (#11 in 1977), "Strange Way” (#11 in 1978), "Cinderella" (#34 in 1977), "Headed for a Fall" (#35 in 1980), and "Staying with It" (#37 in 1981).

The group’s roots can be directly traced back to the middle 60s music of The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. Roberts, who’d been a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers and Bartley, who’s been a member of Gram Parson’s band, met in 1973 and hit if off musically and personally.

The result was the eventual formation of Firefall, which included Andes (former member of 60s rock innovators Spirt, 70s rockers Jo Jo Gunne and Heart), drummer Michael Clarke (best known as the original drummer in The Byrds) and sax/flute keyboardist David Muse.

The band’s self-titled debut was released in 1976 and was an immediate smash, leading to world tours with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ELO and The Band, amongst others.

Firefall’s next two albums, Luna Sea (1977) and Elan (1978) were also critically acclaimed, sold massively well and charted high on both the Billboard Top 200 and the Adult Contemporary charts.

Bartley has remained the band’s sole constant member over the years, as the band has continued to tour and maintain the credibility and legacy of Firefall while doing so.

Inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2015, the current version of the band has been touring steadily since 2014, much to the delight of the band’s loyal audience.

The band has also released a new single…their cover of the Spirit classic, Nature’s Way, with Andes on lead vocals with guests Timothy B. Schmitt (The Eagles) and John McFee (Doobie Brothers).