The Up (often styled as The UP) was an American rock band formed in Detroit, Michigan in early 1967.
The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Frank Bach, guitarist Bob Rasmussen, bassist Gary Rasmussen,[1] and drummer Vic Peraino,[2] until he was soon replaced by drummer Scott Bailey in 1968.
The Up served as the opening act for the MC5 during a September 1968 show at the University of Michigan's Union Ballroom in Ann Arbor.
Fields was impressed with both the MC5 and The Stooges (who were the concert's second act) and after discussion with Elektra president Jac Holzman, offered both bands contracts.
[3] The Up did not get signed to Elektra and unlike the MC5 and The Stooges, the band never received a major record label contract.