Jim Gordon to The Purple Gang in 9 Steps
- Jim Gordon played percussion for Aerial Ballet
- Aerial Ballet includes bass played by Larry Knechtel
- Larry Knechtel played bass for Aerial Pandemonium Ballet
- Aerial Pandemonium Ballet was arranged by George Tipton
- George Tipton arranged River Deep-Mountain High
- River Deep-Mountain High was produced by Rick Jarrard
- Rick Jarrard produced Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
- Mr. Richland's Favorite Song is named after Tony Richland
- Tony Richland managed The Purple Gang