Things to Come

Emerging from the glut of Southern Californian rock groups in the mid-'60s, Things to Come formed in 1966. Their original lineup included lead singer Steve Runolfsson, drummer Russ Kunkel (who would go on to become a top sessionman), and bassist Bryan Garofalo (also a future sessionman and a member of Glenn Frey's band since 1982). The group cut only three singles in their brief lifetime; Runolfsson was replaced after the first one. Mining a bluesy, British Invasion-styled garage rock in the manner of countless other bands, most of their work remained unheard until a 1994 CD reissue. ~ Richie Unterberger