The Rising Tydes
The Rising Tydes were an American garage rock band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1965. Hyped to be a breakout national success, the Rising Tydes appeared in numerous television programs and performed extensively throughout the city. Although such widespread success eluded the group, they are still remembered for their rebellious live appearances and a single, "Artificial Peace" b/w "Don't Want You Around," which was released in 1967. Both songs have since been re-released on the garage rock compilation album, Crude Pennsylvania, Volume 2. History Formed in 1965, the group was assembled loosely after Ed Murray (vocals) and Mike Frederick (vocals) began performing together at the recreational center in Morrel Park. They were joined by Dave Snyder (drums), Ray Rudnitskas (lead guitar) and Mike Bell (rhythm guitar), and became known as the Rising Tydes, a name inspired by the Rolling Stones' compilation album Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass). Performing at parties, high schools, and parades, the band was notorious for their pounding cover versions of Rolling Stones and Kinks compositions, as well as destructive conclusions that resulted in the band members smashing their instruments. In addition, the Rising Tydes were common fixtures at battle of the band contests, competing