My Solid Ground was formed in 1968 in Rüsselsheim, West Germany, under the leadership of guitarist and composer Bernhard Rendel, who was only fourteen at the time. With support from his family, the Rendel home was converted into a rehearsal space where the group developed original material through regular practice sessions. The early lineup consisted of Rendel, organist Ingo Werner, bassist Karl‑Heinz Dörfler, and drummer Andreas Würsching. Through local performances in the Rhine‑Main region, the band gained attention for their rhythmically intricate music and their self‑managed approach to concerts. After several personnel changes, the group reached a stable formation toward the end of 1970 and began preparing for studio recordings. Their first significant milestone occurred on October 27, 1970, when they recorded the track “Flash” at the Mörfelden studio in Frankfurt. The piece earned second place among seventy‑two entries in a national youth band competition organized by Südwestfunk (SWF). Following this success, SWF invited the group to record a four‑track session at Studio U1 in Baden‑Baden on June 2, 1971, using professional broadcast‑grade equipment.
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Grand Nightmare
The Cruzifixion
Dirty Yellow Mist
Melancholie
Superconstellation
The Executioner
Flash
X
That’s You
BBB
Devonshire Street W1
My Solid Ground 1971 (full album)