O.W.L.

Of Wondrous Legends, also known by the acronym O.W.L. , were an American folk-psych band from Chicago that recorded an album’s worth of material in 1971. Nearly four decades later, the music was released on an eponymous CD by archivists Locust Music.

Members: John Knudson (flute), Al Keeler (vibraphone, marimba, bells, percussion), Sam Larderuccio (electric piano, grand piano), Jim Smyder (bass), Frank Schabold (bass), Steve Kauffman (drums, percussion), Tommy Radke (drums, percussion), Dick Boyell (cello, horn), Ellen Olson (piano), Stephen Titra (vocals, guitar, mandolin, Moog, percussion)

Discography:

• Of Wondrous Legends (2008, recorded 1971)