David ”Fuzzy” Fore

Bubble Puppy Bites

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These are my favorite stories from my ”Bubble Puppy Bites” Substack series. I look back on my days as the drummer for Bubble Puppy, that wild psychedelic rock band from the ‘60s. I talk about how we first came together, what it was like living all together under one roof, and how everything changed when ”Hot Smoke and Sassafras” took off. I recall the ups and downs we experienced with our label, International Artists—issues like fighting for our royalties, dealing with album mastering headaches, and even missing out on an opportunity with Apple Records (yes, that Apple). I also share some pret...

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David ”Fuzzy” Fore

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I Join the Band 27.07.2025 14:46

Hey Podcast listeners! I'm David Fore, Bubble Puppy's original drummer. I'm proud to announce my new podcast, "Bubble Puppy Bites." In this podcast, I'll share my journey with the sixties band The Bubble Puppy. I'll talk about dropping out of high school to join the band, playing our hit record "Hot Smoke and Sassafras" on American Bandstand, touring with Steppenwolf, Janis & more, then moving...

We Move to Houston 27.07.2025 13:05

When a telegram from Roy Cox arrived (The Bubble Puppy House had no telephone), it changed our lives. It was brief: "Record Deal! Pack the van! Move to Houston!" Rod, Todd, and I pondered leaving our comfortable Austin life, but those words motivated us to pack our few possessions and instruments. We loaded the van and drove to Houston. Our first place was a tiny two-bedroom upstairs apartment nea...

We Never Had a Tour Bus 27.07.2025 16:24

Ever wonder what touring was like for a band in the late sixties? I share stories from our first 1969 Midwest tour in "We Never Had a Tour Bus." We flew to gigs with all our gear, then rented station wagons and U-Hauls, which led to hilarious mix-ups, such as being mistaken for kidnapped women due to our long hair. We "green kids" faced frigid Chicago weather and strep throat. Bob Seger and Keith...

Introducing Bubble Puppy Bites! 27.07.2025 2:09

Hey, Podcast listeners! I'm David Fore, Bubble Puppy's original drummer. This is my new Podcast, "Bubble Puppy Bites." These short "bites" offer my take on all the weird, fun, and crazy things that happened to the band in the late nineteen-sixties. Follow me for more episodes. All the audio for "Bubble Puppy Bites " was created from my "Bubble Puppy Bites" Substack series. I found two realistic A...