American Tears was a New York-based AOR/Hard Rock band of the 1970s. Its leader was keyboardist/vocalist Mark Mangold, formerly from Progressive Rock outfit Valhalla. The band's initial lineup included bassist Gary Sonny and drummer Tommy Gunn. This lineup made American Tears' debut album, Branded Bad in 1974. In 1975, Sonny was replaced by Greg Baze, which recorded their sophomore effort, Tear Gas. Failing to find an audience, Mangold reorganized...
These are videos from concerts where American Tears played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Peter Frampton / American Tears Feb 14, 1976 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Embedded by Zimtrim
Alvin Lee / Gentle Giant / American Tears Jan 18, 1975 New York, New York, United States Embedded by Zimtrim
