The Music Machine was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1… Read Full Bio ↴The Music Machine was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1966. Fronted by chief songwriter and lead vocalist Sean Bonniwell (died December 20, 2011), the band cultivated a characteristically dark and rebellious image now recognized as a pioneering force in proto-punk.

Originally getting together as The Ragamuffins in 1965, they changed their name the next year. Their debut album, (Turn On) The Music Machine, was released in 1966 on the Original Sound label. Seven of the 12 tracks were originals, written by vocalist Sean Bonniwell.

One of the songs, Talk Talk, recorded at RCA studios on July 30, 1966, became a Top 20 hit in the U.S. The track is the ultimate spew of garage angst, its tortuous chord changes complemented by pounding electric keyboards, snaky Asiatic guitar, and Bonniwell's unforgettable guttural howl. It was the Los Angeles band's only high-charting 45, but from '66 to the end of the decade, they released much fine garage-psychedelia, with Bonniwell's tormented visions, hard rock melodic hooks, and alternately gravely/crooning vocals to the fore.

The follow-up single, "The People In Me," peaked at #66. Bonniwell blamed the weak showing on a supposed feud between the band's manager and a top record executive. Four cover songs were included on this release, due to record company pressure.

After a promotional tour of the U.S., the rest of the original lineup, which included Ron Edgar (drums), Mark Landon (guitar), Keith Olsen (bass) and Doug Rhodes (organ), left Bonniwell due to internal conflicts. In 1967, The Music Machine (essentially only Bonniwell at this point) was signed to Warner Bros. and renamed The Bonniwell Music Machine. A self-titled LP was released that year, made up mostly of previously recorded songs with the original lineup. The recording spawned no big hits, despite the inclusion of a few more pop-oriented songs.

A third album was recorded but never released. In 2000, a Bonniwell Music Machine album called "Ignition" was released on Sundazed Records. This is a collection of songs from the unreleased 1969 album, as well as demo tracks from the band's Raggamuffin days in 1965.

In 2000, Bonniwell wrote about his life and The Music Machine in a biography called "Beyond The Garage," published by the small press publisher Christian Vision.

96 Tears
The Music Machine Lyrics

We have lyrics for '96 Tears' by these artists:

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? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians Too many teardrops for one heart to be crying Too many…
?S Too many teardrops for one heart to be crying Too many…
Alex Fairbum Horace andy Yeah yeah yeah ah you see a man's face but you…
Aretha Franklin Too many teardrops for one heart to be cryin' (I…
Big Maybelle Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many teard…
Joe King Carrasco & The Crowns Too many teardrops for one heart to be crying Too many…
Mark Question Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many teard…
Primal Scream (rudy martinez) Too many teardrops For one heart to be cryi…

Question Mark Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many tea…
Question Mark & The Mysterians Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many teard…
Question Mark And The Mysterons Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many tea…
Stranglers Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many tea…
Texas Tornados Too many teardrops for one heart to be cryin’ (I…
The Modern Lovers [spoken introduction:] This is one that we didn't write,…
The Stranglers Too many teardrops For one heart to be crying Too many teard…

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Music Machine:

Chances Ooohh Ooohh Lover, please forgive The damage I've done I ne…
Cherry Cherry Her eyes and words are so icy Oh, but she burns Like…
Double Yellow Line Want you, strung out on your memory... Miss you, more than…
Everything Is Everything Drop the beat Bring the heat Look who's back in the streets …
Hey Joe Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your…
Me Da da da, da da dumb dumb da Da da da,…
Talk Talk I got me a complication And it's an only child Concernin' my…
The Day Today Elsa You've never had a real birthday before Except of cours…
The People In Me Hey, Halright Sometimes dreamin' I'm in here schemin' on yo…
The Trap Vaguely reminiscent in the presence of my mind is the trap,…

Trouble Oh no, I see A spider web is tangled up with…

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