The Orange Illusion (1967 - 1968)

Michael formed his first band The Orange Illusion together with some fellow students while studying at the Corona Stage Academy in 1967.
They played some club concerts in West London and a few concerts at Corona.

Band members were: Michael Des Barres, Darryl Read, Nicholas Young and Kit Williams.

Darryl Read has written about The Orange Illusion in his autobiography "Stardom Road". He later went on to form the British cult bands Krayon Angels and Crushed Butler, and has released beat poetry albums together with The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek.

More info:
Official Darryl Read website