Sopwith Camel was a psychedelic rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965, known for being among the first from the city’s scene to release an album on a major label. Fusing rock, jazz, and vaudeville influences, the group gained recognition for their 1967 hit “Hello, Hello,” which captured the whimsical spirit of the era. Their self-titled debut album reflected the eclectic sound of the mid‑’60s counterculture, earning them a place in the history of San Francisco’s pioneering psychedelic movement.