Poco

Poco is an American country rock band formed by Richie Furay (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Jim Messina (lead guitar and vocals) following the demise of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. Other original members were Rusty Young (pedal steel, banjo, dobro, guitar, and vocals), George Grantham (drums and vocals) and Randy Meisner (bass and vocals).

The first album Pickin' Up the Pieces was significantly delayed, and due to internal squabbling Meisner left the group before it was released, shortly thereafter becoming a founding member of The Eagles. Timothy B. Schmit subsequently replaced Meisner in the band. Poco (1971) and Deliverin' (1972) followed. Messina then left the band, being replaced by Paul Cotton. Messina experienced considerable subsequent success with Kenny Loggins as Loggins & Messina. With Paul as a strong addition, Poco released From the Inside, an album with which the members themselves were not so happy. The song most loved by critics, in fact, was a song by the new addition himself, Paul Cotton, called 'Bad Weather.'

A Good Feelin' To Know followed, its title track being by far the ...