Formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1967, pop and rock band Nazz – sometimes
referred to as The Nazz - is best known for introducing the world to the talents
of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and band leader Todd
Rundgren. Named after the Yardbirds song “The Nazz Are Blue,” the group was
founded by Rundgren and bassist Carson Van Osten, who were soon joined by Thom
Mooney (drums) and Robert ‘Stewkey’ Antoni (vocals / keyboards). After playing
local gigs, they were discovered by manager / publicist John Kurland. Initially,
management wanted to market them...