Andromeda (British band)
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Andromeda were an English
hard, progressive
and psychedelic rock
group, that formed in 1968 out of The Attack. However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann
a new line-up recorded their eponymous album
in 1969 with backing vocals
by Eddie Dyche.
The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster
in 1970.
Du Cann, Hawksworth and Collins played on The Five Day Week Straw People album.
The original album was re-released in 2000 as a two disc set
that contained that album and a number of demos
, singles
, and live recordings under the name of Definitive Collection.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
hard, progressive
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
and psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
group, that formed in 1968 out of The Attack. However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann
John Du Cann
John William Cann , later known by his stage name John Du Cann, was a British guitarist primarily known through his work in the 1970s band, Atomic Rooster...
a new line-up recorded their eponymous album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
in 1969 with backing vocals
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
by Eddie Dyche.
The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster
Atomic Rooster
Atomic Rooster were an English progressive rock band, composed of former members of the The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Throughout their history, keyboardist Vincent Crane was the only constant member, and wrote the majority of their material. Their history is defined by two periods, in the early...
in 1970.
Du Cann, Hawksworth and Collins played on The Five Day Week Straw People album.
Band members
- John Du CannJohn Du CannJohn William Cann , later known by his stage name John Du Cann, was a British guitarist primarily known through his work in the 1970s band, Atomic Rooster...
- lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Mick Hawksworth - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jack McCulloch (aka Jack Collins) - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Ian McShane - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Albums
- Andromeda (RCA Victor SF 8031) 1969
- 7 Lonely Street (Reflection MM 06) 1990
- Anthology 1966-1969 (Kissing Spell KSCD9492) 1994
- Live At Middle Earth (Kissing Spell KSLP 9497) 1994
- Originals (Angel Air SJPCD187) 2005
- Beginnings 1967-68 (Angel Air SJPCD 243) 2007
The original album was re-released in 2000 as a two disc set
Double album
A double album is an audio album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold, typically records and compact discs....
that contained that album and a number of demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
, singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, and live recordings under the name of Definitive Collection.
Compilation Albums
- See Into the Stars (SAR.CD 003-4) 1990
- Return to Sanity (Background HBG 122/5) 1992
- Definitive Collection (Angel Air SJPCD053) 2000
External links
- Andromeda at EP Music