Musical Who Am I/Are We

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This band whose name sounds like a strange religion got it's start under a different name and changed it before arriving at their 3rd and current name. They formed on Long Island in 1967.

The original singer was touted by NYC record execs to be the next Jim Morrison but they missed the mark with that assertion. Their sound technician replaced him and he is a core member of the band in its current incarnation. (They are still actively touring on small circuits.)

They recorded their first album under their current name in 1972. After 3 studio albums and one live record they had only a cult following. In 1976 a track from their 4th album (and the song was a bit of a departure from their usual style) screamed onto the US charts and gained them instant mainstream noteriety.

What is the current name of this band? Who is the lead singer?

For bonus: What were their original and second names and what song made them mainstream artists?