Grootna was a group based in Berkeley, CA, formed in 1971 by singer
Anna Rizzo, lead guitarist
Vic Smith, pianist
Richard Sussman, rhythm guitarist
Slim Chance (a/k/a
Austin DeLone), bassist
Kelly Bryan, and drummer Dewey DaGrease (a/k/a Greg Dewey). The band acquired well-known San Francisco concert promoter
Bill Graham as its manager and signed a contract with Columbia Records. Its self-titled debut album was produced by former
Jefferson Airplane member
Marty Balin and released in December 1971. It did not chart. Grootna continued to perform around the Bay Area into the summer of 1972, then broke up, after which former members joined with
Balin in another short-lived band,
Bodacious D.F. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
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