Mother Earth was an American blues‑rock group formed in 1967 in California, fronted by vocalist Tracy Nelson, born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1966. Nelson’s early career as a solo artist led her to San Francisco, where she assembled the band that would perform at the Avalon Ballroom and Fillmore Auditorium and contribute to the 1968 film Revolution soundtrack. The group signed with Mercury Records and released its debut Living With the Animals (1968), featuring Mike Bloomfield on guitar; the single "I Did My Part" followed on 21 February 1968. Subsequent releases included Make A Joyful Noise (1969) with Boz Scaggs, Satisfied (1970), Bring Me Home (1971), Tracy Nelson / Mother Earth (1972), and Poor Man's Paradise (1973) on Columbia. The band toured extensively, supporting acts such as the Eagles, and moved from the Bay Area to a farm near Nashville, solidifying a core lineup of Nelson, Andy McMahon, and John “Toad” Andrews under manager Travis Rivers. After releasing four albums and touring as Nelson’s backup band, the ensemble disbanded in early 1977, after which Nelson pursued a solo career with releases on Atlantic, MCA, and other labels. The group’s blend of blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, and psychedelia left a lasting imprint on the American blues‑rock scene.
