The Red Baron (band)

The Red Baron was a short-lived, American hard rock band active in the late 1960s. The group, based out of Los Angeles, California, is primarily known for their association with guitarist Randy California (born Randy Craig Wolfe), who would later find fame as a member of the band Spirit.

Details about The Red Baron are scant, and the band left behind few documented recordings. Available information suggests they played a blues-influenced, psychedelic hard rock style reminiscent of early Led Zeppelin or Cream. The band was formed after California's brief stint with Jimi Hendrix in the late 1960s, following a chance encounter and jam session in Greenwich Village.

The group's lineup is not consistently reported but often includes Randy California on guitar, and other members whose names are less well-known or verified. The Red Baron played various venues in the Los Angeles area.

The band dissolved relatively quickly, likely due to internal creative differences or a lack of commercial success. Following the breakup, Randy California joined Spirit, where he achieved greater recognition. The Red Baron remains a footnote in the early career of Randy California and a minor example of the hard rock scene emerging on the West Coast during the late 1960s. Due to limited available information, their influence on the broader music scene is considered minimal. Further research is needed to fully document the band's activities and members.