Wendy Penney

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Wendy Ellen Penney[1]
Wendy Penney performing on her 1969 Hofner bass guitar
Wendy Penney in 1970 performance
Background information
Also known asWendy Becket
Born1940/1941 (age 79–80)[1]
OriginGreenwich Village, New York City, New York, US
GenresPsychedelic folk, folk rock, Americana, psychedelic rock, freak folk
Occupation(s)Singer, instrumentalist, songwriter
InstrumentsVocal, bass guitar
Years active1967–present
LabelsMGM, Heritage, Winter Solstice, , Acme,
Associated actsBermuda Triangle Band, Roger and Wendy, Euphoria
Websitebermudatriangleband.net

Wendy Penney (born c. 1940) is a singer and bass guitar player who began performing in 1966, and together with husband Roger Penney formed the musical groups Bermuda Triangle Band, Roger and Wendy, and Euphoria.

History[]

Wendy started playing bass guitar in 1967 at a time when women bass players were a rarity. In October 1969 Variety wrote, "Wendy is one of the very few women who can really play electric bass."[2] Penney also became known for her vocal ability.[3] In 1981, Entertainment New York magazine wrote, "Wendy, ethereal and beautiful bass guitarist, mesmerizes with a crystal clear soprano that's got to be one of the best in the business."[4] Penney has been a member of three bands: Roger and Wendy (1967–), Euphoria (1969–1970), and Bermuda Triangle Band (1975–). She has done extensive concert tours throughout the United States and Canada.[5] In 1969 Wendy Penney formed the group Euphoria with Roger Penney, Tom Pacheco and Sharon Alexander, They recorded the album entitled Euphoria for MGM/Heritage Records.[6][7][8][9] Wendy Penny wrote all the music for a 10 part series Inside The Bermuda Triangle on BBC Radio 4 which was broadcast September 14–25, 2009. The series was produced by Adam Fowler and featured Tom Mangold.[10] In recognition of her oil paintings, Penney was made a lifetime member of the prestigious Art Students League of New York.[11]

Discography[]

  • "Euphoria" (Euphoria) MGM/Heritage Records (1969)
  • "Euphoria" (Euphoria) Polydor Records single #59368
  • "Love Rog and Wem" (Roger and Wendy) Horny Records 1971
  • "Bermuda Triangle" (Bermuda Triangle) Winter Solstice Records 1977
  • "Bermuda's II" (Bermuda Triangle) Tribecket Records 1984
  • "Bermuda Triangle" (Bermuda Triangle) Reissued on Radioactive Records UK 2006
  • "One Day at a Time" (R&W PENNEY) Winter Solstice Records 2006
  • "Bermuda Triangle" (Bermuda Triangle) Reissued CD Winter Solstice Records 2007
  • "Euphoria" (Euphoria) Reissued CD Heritage Records 2006
  • "The Missing Tapes" (Bermuda Triangle) Winter Solstice Records 2007
  • "Bermuda Triangle" (Bermuda Triangle) Reissued 12" vinyl Anazitisi Records 2008
  • "Love Rog and Wem" (Roger and Wendy) 12" vinyl Acme Records UK 2009
  • "The Missing Tapes" (Bermuda Triangle) 12" vinyl Anazitisi Records 2009
  • "Roger and Wendy" (Love Rog and Wem) Reissued CD on Lion Productions 2010

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Intelius: Wendy Ellen Penney Linked 2013-12-05
  2. ^ Variety, October 1969, Pine
  3. ^ The New York Times, August 8, 1983, Stephen Holden review states "members of the group, especially Wendy, a clear voiced soprano, have distinct talents"
  4. ^ Entertainment New York, November 1981
  5. ^ National Association for Campus Activities, artist performance reports and tour schedules 1975–1992
  6. ^ Cashbox magazine, September 27, 1969
  7. ^ Record World magazine, "Pick Hit", September 27, 1969
  8. ^ Go magazine review by Chris Hodenfield, October 1969
  9. ^ Variety Record Reviews, October 1969
  10. ^ "Radio 4 Programmes – Inside The Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved". BBC. September 25, 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
  11. ^ "The Art Students League of New York | 215 West 57 Street | New York City". Theartstudentsleague.org. Retrieved December 24, 2010.

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