Aviator (band)
Encyclopedia
Aviator was a short-lived British progressive rock
band.
and Mick Rogers
, along with Clive Bunker
and John G. Perry. After recording their first album, they toured as a support act to Steve Hillage
. After the tour, Lancaster left the group; Aviator would still release another record before finally ceasing activity. However, the four musicians would play together again on Lancaster's 1981 solo album Skinningrove Bay.
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...
band.
History
Aviator was founded in 1978 by Jack LancasterJack Lancaster
Jack Lancaster is a British composer, record producer and musician.In the late 1960s, Lancaster co-founded the British rock group Blodwyn Pig with Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams...
and Mick Rogers
Mick Rogers (musician)
Mick Rogers is an English rock guitarist, singer and songwriter, chiefly known for his time with Manfred Mann's Earth Band from 1971–1975, and from 1983 to date....
, along with Clive Bunker
Clive Bunker
Clive William Bunker is a British rock drummer. He was the original drummer in the British band Jethro Tull....
and John G. Perry. After recording their first album, they toured as a support act to Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Canterbury scene and has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s...
. After the tour, Lancaster left the group; Aviator would still release another record before finally ceasing activity. However, the four musicians would play together again on Lancaster's 1981 solo album Skinningrove Bay.
Discography
- AviatorAviator (Aviator album)Aviator was the debut album by rock band Aviator. Released in early 1979, "Aviator" was on Harvest/Electrola, co-produced by the band and Robin Lumley from the British jazz-fusion band, Brand X. The studio album was released with a total run time of 43:32...
(1979) - Turbulence (1980)
Line-up
- Jack Lancaster - saxophone, flute, lyricon, synthesizer
- Mick Rogers - lead vocals, guitar
- Clive Bunker - drums
- John G. Perry - bass, vocals