The Load were an American symphonic-rock trio that released the album Praise the Load on Columbus small-press Owl in 1976. In 1977, the band recorded a second album that was ultimately issued as Load Have Mercy by archivists Laser’s Edge in 1998.
Members: Dave Hessler (guitar, bass), Sterling Smith (keyboards), Tom Smith (drums, percussion)
Discography:
- Praise the Load (1976)
- Load Have Mercy (1977)
Artist/Album Pages:
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