The Breakers
Called the “Ice Breakers” by Albert Collins when working with the Breakers. The Breakers, originating in Seattle, were the premier Blues and R&B group at the time whose members were renowned for their work with other bands like Cameo, Albert Collins, Chuck Berry, The Royals, and others.
The photo above was taken at The Oldtimer Cafe in Pioneer Square Seattle by renowned photographer Saulius Pempe.
In this photo of the Breakers, Mick is holding his 1960 Strat named “Rosie”. (L-R) Doug Fulcher (bass), Doug Wagner (sax, cungas) Bruce “Willie” Mcleod (keys), Mick, Brian Hutchins (drums). Photo by renowned photographer Saulius Pempe.
The Breakers at The Scarlet Tree in Seattle. Mick is using his 1967 Gibson “Trini Lopez” 335.
The Breakers at the famous “Seattle Street Fair”. Mick told us that the minimalist rig he has in this photo consists of the Trini Lopez 335, 70s Fender Twin, Fender Crybaby, MXR Micro Chorus Ensemble. The secret tone sauce apparently was an Electro Harmonix LPB-1 power booster he’d been using since 1970.