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The Best of Quicksilver Messenger Service is a compilation album that encapsulates the essence of the San Francisco psychedelic rock band, Quicksilver Messenger Service. Released in 1970, the album features a selection of their most significant tracks, showcasing their unique blend of rock, blues, and improvisational jazz influences. The compilation highlights the band's intricate guitar work, characterized by the interplay between John Cipollina and Gary Duncan, alongside the soulful vocals of Dino Valenti. The album is noted for its adventurous spirit and remains a landmark in the psychedelic rock genre, influencing countless musicians and bands in the years to follow.