Led by explosive guitar player Chris Bond (later Christa Bond) along with Tom Schaffer on bass and George Emme on drums, THUNDER and ROSES was a power-trio from Philly in the best tradition of Cream or the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

"King Of The Black Sunrise" was their sole album, originally released in 1969. A cult psychedelic hard-rock classic, including tracks like “White Lace and Strange”, famously covered by Nirvana in the 90s.

After Thunder & Rosers split, guitar player and main songwriter Chris Bond had a successful career as producer, songwriter, arranger and session musician, working closely with Daryl Hall & John Oates as well as other top artists. Some of her songs were played/recorded by Freda Payne, Richie Havens or Jim Capaldi. As a transgender, Chris eventually transitioned to Christa and she dedicated her later years to try to support young women in music.