Andromeda (English band)
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| Andromeda | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, freakbeat, acid rock, progressive rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 1966–1969 |
| Associated acts | The Attack, The Five Day Week Straw People |
| Past members | John Du Cann Mick Hawksworth Jack McCulloch Ian McLane |
Andromeda were an English progressive rock group, that formed in 1966.[1][2][3][4] 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.[5]
Du Cann, Hawksworth and Collins also comprised the one-off studio band The Five Day Week Straw People.
Contents
Band members
- John Du Cann - lead vocals, guitar
- Mick Hawksworth - bass guitar
- Jack McCulloch (aka Jack Collins) - drums
- Ian McLane - drums
Discography
Singles
- "Go Your Way"/"Keep out 'Cos I'm Dying" (RCA Victor RCA 1854) 1969
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 that contained that album and a number of demos, singles, and live recordings under the name of Definitive Collection.[5][6]
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
References
- ↑ Larkin C 'Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music' (Muze UK Ltd, 1997) ISBN 0-7535-0149-X) p13
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External links
- Andromeda at EP Music
