Cyril Jordan
Cyril Jordan (born August 31, 1948 in San Francisco) is a guitarist and founding member of San Francisco cult band the Flamin' Groovies. They are best remembered for their influential 1976 album Shake Some Action. Jordan founded the band in 1965,[2] playing with them until they disbanded in 1992.
Cyril Jordan | |
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| Birth name | Cyril Henrygarwick Jordan[1] |
| Born | August 31, 1948 (age 72) San Francisco |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Associated acts | The Flamin' Groovies, The Magic Christian |
His song "Shake Some Action", co-written with Chris Wilson, appeared in the 1995 movie Clueless.[3]
After the death of George Harrison in 2001, Cyril performed a tribute to George with a band known as the New Moondogs at a special charity event at CD Land in Palo Alto, California. Cyril also backed up Gordon Waller (of Peter and Gordon) at the same venue a few months later.[4]
Jordan designed many of the earliest Flamin' Groovies handbills and has subsequently worked as an artist and illustrator.[5]
In 2013, the Flamin' Groovies, including Jordan, Chris Wilson, George Alexander, and new member Victor Penalosa, reformed to play dates in Japan, Australia, England, and the United States. He continues to tour and record with the band.