Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen were an American country rock band founded in 1967. The group's leader and co-founder was pianist and vocalist George Frayne IV, alias Commander Cody.
Andy Stein (L) and John Tichy (R) at the Hollywood Bowl opening for Grateful Dead, July 21, 1974. The Wall of Sound PA is in the background. Photo: David Gans
Frayne performing as Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen in Sonoma, California, in 2018
William Knight Kirchen is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen from 1967 to the mid-1970s and later worked with Nick Lowe. Guitar Player magazine described Kirchen as "Titan of The Telecaster" for his prowess on the guitar.
Kirchen with his original Telecaster in Shirlington, Virginia (2003)
Onstage at the Alden Theater, McLean, Virginia (2004)
Onstage in Silver Spring, Maryland (2005)