All Saved Freak Band

The All Saved Freak Band was an early Christian rock band formed in 1968. The group was based out of a Christian commune that lived on a farm in Orwell, Ohio. Members included Mike Berkey, Ed Darkest, Tom Eritano, Rob Galbreath, Larry Hill, Tom Hill, Morgan King, Joe Markko, Randy Markko, Kim Massman, Pam Massman, Tom Miller, and rock guitarist Glenn Schwartz. Temporary members included David Bechler and Dana Vandernic.

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Christian rock - 1968 - Commune - Orwell, Ohio - Rock guitarist - Glenn Schwartz

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The band was started as a musical outreach of Larry Hill's Church Of The Risen Christ. Their music is comparable to a combination of Bob Dylan, The Who, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. Their second album, For Christians, Elves, and Lovers, is based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Bob Dylan - The Who - Peter, Paul, and Mary - J.R.R. Tolkien

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ASFB's leader, Larry Hill's, published teachings were controversial, involving the end times, weapons and female subservitude. The group disbanded in 1980 when government agencies intervened after reports of abuse in the commune.

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