Clancy (band)
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Clancy were a British
rock
group, prominent in the pub rock
scene of the early 1970s. They issued two albums on Warner Bros. Records
, but did not achieve chart success.
of Brinsley Schwarz
introduced Colin Bass
(of The Foundations
and Velvet Opera) who Gomm had played with in The Daisy Showband, to Ernie Graham
(of Eire Apparent
and Help Yourself
) and Jonathan "Jojo" Glemser (also of Help Yourself) who Gomm had played with on the Downhome Rhythm Kings tour. Together with drummer Steve Brendall (ex-Matchbox) and Dave Vasco (also formerly of The Foundations), they formed Clancy, who became part of London’s growing Pub-Rock
scene. They briefly signed with Island Records
, but were dropped after differences with producer Muff Winwood
.
In late 1973, first Brendall and then Glemser left, being replaced by George Butler and Dave Skinner (formerly with Uncle Dog
). When Butler left, he was replaced by drummer Barry Ford and percussionist Gaspar Lawal. The line up then stabilised, and Clancy signed with Warner Bros. Records
for whom they release two albums Seriously Speaking in 1974 and Every Day in 1975. Neither album achieved chart success and Clancy split in 1976.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
group, prominent in the pub rock
Pub rock (UK)
Pub rock was a rock music genre that developed in the mid 1970s in the United Kingdom. A back-to-basics movement, pub rock was a reaction against progressive and glam rock. Although short-lived, pub rock was notable for rejecting stadium venues and for returning live rock to the small pubs and...
scene of the early 1970s. They issued two albums on Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
, but did not achieve chart success.
History
In mid 1973, Ian GommIan Gomm
Ian Robert Gomm is a British singer-songwriter, who was the rhythm guitarist for Brinsley Schwarz from 1970 to 1974. He was named "Best Rhythm Guitarist" by NME in 1971.[]...
of Brinsley Schwarz
Brinsley Schwarz
Brinsley Schwarz were a 1970s English pub rock band, named after their guitarist Brinsley Schwarz. With Nick Lowe on bass and vocals, keyboardist Bob Andrews and drummer Billy Rankin, the band evolved from the 1960s pop band Kippington Lodge.-Formation:...
introduced Colin Bass
Colin Bass
Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha , is an English progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, and an active member of the British progressive-rock band Camel.-History:...
(of The Foundations
The Foundations
The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White British, and a Sri Lankan, are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" , written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations...
and Velvet Opera) who Gomm had played with in The Daisy Showband, to Ernie Graham
Ernie Graham
Ernie Graham was a singer, guitarist and songwriter, active from the mid 1960s to the early 1980s-Early life:...
(of Eire Apparent
Eire Apparent
Eire Apparent was a band from Northern Ireland, noted for launching the careers of Henry McCullough and Ernie Graham, and for having Jimi Hendrix play on, and produce, their only album.-The People:...
and Help Yourself
Help Yourself (band)
Help Yourself, known to their fans as "The Helps", were an English rock band of the early 1970s whose style developed from “American-flavoured country-rock… …to acid-drenched psych.”.-History:...
) and Jonathan "Jojo" Glemser (also of Help Yourself) who Gomm had played with on the Downhome Rhythm Kings tour. Together with drummer Steve Brendall (ex-Matchbox) and Dave Vasco (also formerly of The Foundations), they formed Clancy, who became part of London’s growing Pub-Rock
Pub rock (UK)
Pub rock was a rock music genre that developed in the mid 1970s in the United Kingdom. A back-to-basics movement, pub rock was a reaction against progressive and glam rock. Although short-lived, pub rock was notable for rejecting stadium venues and for returning live rock to the small pubs and...
scene. They briefly signed with Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
, but were dropped after differences with producer Muff Winwood
Muff Winwood
Mervyn "Muff" Winwood is an English songwriter and record producer, and the older brother of Steve Winwood. Both were formerly members of the Spencer Davis Group in the 1960s, in which Muff Winwood played bass guitar...
.
In late 1973, first Brendall and then Glemser left, being replaced by George Butler and Dave Skinner (formerly with Uncle Dog
Uncle Dog
Uncle Dog is a band that released an album and single in 1972.Members of Uncle Dog were:*Carol Grimes - vocals*Phillip Crooks - guitar*Sam Mitchell - guitar*John Porter - guitar, bass*David Skinner - keyboards, vocals...
). When Butler left, he was replaced by drummer Barry Ford and percussionist Gaspar Lawal. The line up then stabilised, and Clancy signed with Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
for whom they release two albums Seriously Speaking in 1974 and Every Day in 1975. Neither album achieved chart success and Clancy split in 1976.
Personnel
- Colin BassColin BassColin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha , is an English progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, and an active member of the British progressive-rock band Camel.-History:...
(bass, vocals) - Jonathan "Jojo" Glemser (guitar, vocals)
- Ernie GrahamErnie GrahamErnie Graham was a singer, guitarist and songwriter, active from the mid 1960s to the early 1980s-Early life:...
(guitar, vocals) - Gasper Lawal (percussion)
- Dave Vasco (guitar)
- David Skinner (keyboards, vocals)
- Barry Ford (drums, vocals)
- Jim Cuomo (sax)
- Sam Mitchell guested on dobroDobroDobro is a registered trademark, now owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation and used for a particular design of resonator guitar.The name has a long and involved history, interwoven with that of the resonator guitar...
on Every Day
Albums
- Seriously Speaking (1974) Warner Brothers (1975 in US) - Re-released on CD (2004) Vivid
- Every Day (1975) Warner - Re-released on CD (2004) Vivid
Singles
- "Back On Love" / "Steal Away" (1974) Warner
- "Baby Don't You Do It" / "Everything's Gonna Be Fine" (1975) Warner
- "Good Judgement" / "Leavin' Town" (1975) Warner
- "You Have Made My Life So Sweet" /" Stealaway" (1978) Warner