Bronco -

Bronco was an English rustic-rock band from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, that released two albums on Island in 1970 and 1971, followed by a third on Polydor in 1973. The Island albums feature ex-Alan Bown Set vocalist Jess Roden, who subsequently launched a successful solo career.

Members: Kevyn Gammond (guitar), John Pasternak (bass), Pete Robinson (harmonica, drums), Robbie Blunt (guitar, 1969-72), Jess Roden (lead vocals, 1969-72), Dan Fone (guitar, keyboards, vocals, 1972-73), Paul Lockey (guitar, lead vocals 1972-73)

Background

Jess Roden formed Bronco after his stint in the Alan Bown Set. He teamed with guitarist Kevyn Gammond, bassist John Pasternak, and Band of Joy guitarist Robbie Blunt. Roden worked with the first two in Shakedown Street.

Bronco debuted with the 1970 Island single “Lazy Now” (b/w “A Matter of Perspective”).

Country Home

Bronco released their debut album, Country Home, in 1970 on Island.

A1. “Civil of You Stranger” (3:54)
A2. “Love” (4:31)
A3. “Misfit on Your Stair” (3:12)
A4. “Bumpers West” (5:51)

B1. “Home” (4:08)
B2. “Well Anyhow” (7:02)
B3. “Time (So Long Between)” (5:13)

Jess Roden – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, producer, sleeve design
Kevyn Gammond – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
Robbie Blunt – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
John Pasternak – bass guitar, vocals
Pete Robinson – drums, harmonica, vocals

Malcolm Macintosh – photography
Guy Stevens – sleeve design
Brian Humphries – engineer

Clifford Ward (A3) – vocals
Jeff Bannister (A3, B1) – piano

Ace of Sunlight

Bronco released their second album, Ace of Sunlight, in June 1971 on Island.

A1. “Amber Moon” (4:02)
A2. “Time Slips Away” (6:05)
A3. “Some Uncertainty” (3:39)
A4. “Woman” (4:18)

B1. “New Day Avenue” (6:39)
B2. “Discernible” (3:47)
B3. “Sudden Street” (6:23)
B4. “Joy and Pears” (3:39)

Jess Roden – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, percussion, piano
Kevyn Gammond – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Robbie Blunt – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
John Pasternak – bass
Pete Robinson – drums, congas

Richard Digby Smith – producer, engineer
Bronco – producer
Annie Sullivan – cover design
Mac Macintosh – cover photography

Mick Ralphs – organ
Ian Hunter – piano
Paul Bennett – backing vocals
Trevor Lucas – backing vocals
Paul Davenport – piano
Terry Allen – organ

Smoking Mixture (1973)

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