Troyka

Artist:  Troyka
Genre:  Rock, Progressive Rock
Origin:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Original line-up:

Michael Richards:  Lead Vocals, Drums, Percussion
Robert Edwards:  Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Ron Lukawitski:  Bass, 8-String Bass, Bongos, Vocals

Troyka is a Canadian Progressive Rock Trio Band from Edmonton, Alberta, formed in 1967, the group comprised of Robert Edwards (Guitar), Michael Richaels (Drums and Lead Vocals) and Ron Lukawitski (Bass).  They moved to Montreal and performed as a quartet.  The band poised to secure a page in history alongside with Leslie West's Mountain, The Band, The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin.  They finally split in early 1971.

Title:   Troyka    (2010)
Genre:  Progressive Rock
Label:  Kismet
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Introduction  (0:37)
 2.  Natural  (2:47)
 3.  Early Morning:   (3:52)
 4.  Life's O.K.  (4:03)
 5.  Burning Of The Witch  (2:54)
 6.  Rub-A-Dub-Dub Troyka In A Tub  (2:19)
 7.  Troyka Lament  (0:33)
 8.  Troyka Solo  (0:37)
 9.  Rolling Down The Back Road  (4:04)
10. Berry Picking  (2:48)
11. Dear Margaret (Malgosia)  (2:33)
12. Go East Young Man/Beautiful Pink Eyes  (6:12)
13. Troyka Finale   (0:30)

Troyka was recorded and finished in summer 1969, released in March 1970 by Cotillion Label, and reissued by Kismet Records in 2010.