Josefus was a rock band from Houston who have been credited for being "one of the first models for the blunt sound of Texas hard rock and heavy metal." They were also mentioned in an article in Classic Rock titled, "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal".

Band members Dave Mitchell and Ray Turner originally played together in a band in high school called, Rip West. The two along with Doug Tull would record a demo titled, "I Love You." The group then changed their name to Josefus when vocalist, Pete Bailey, joined the band. Phillip White, the band's second lead guitarist left the band in 1969.