Granny's Bathwater

Granny's Bathwater is from Springfield, Missouri. It was formed in the late 60's by Mike Bunge and Larry Lee (3). The group has played from its inception every place in the U.S. from small towns in Missouri to Madison Square Garden in New York. They appeared and toured with Martha Reeves in the early 70's. The band also backed performers to include Buddy Miles, Stevie Wonder and Freddie King. They played a cross between southern blues and R&B. In late 1976, the leader Michael Bunge along with the drummer Ralph Towles were killed in a car accident. Right before the accident Michael Bunge and Bill Jones (5) the arranger were offered a songwriting contract to work for Motown Records.