 During sessions in July, Blackwell left and former Influence member Jack Geisinger (born in March 1945 in Czech Republic) was brought down to New York to help finish an album, produced by Jerry Ragovoy at the Hit Factory.In August 1969, the band embarked on a six-week Canadian tour.Meanwhile, the album, which was slated for release in September to coincide with an American tour, was shelved.