Tucky Buzzard -

Tucky Buzzard was an English hard-rock band that released three albums in the span of 1970–71: two on Capitol and one, Coming On Again, on the Spanish Hispavox label. Two further albums followed on Deep Purple‘s namesake Purple Records label in 1973.

Tucky Buzzard sprung from the ashes of pop-psychsters The End; both band’s were produced by Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. Initial Buzzard drummer Paul Francis, who appears on parts of the first two albums, departed early for the 1971 one-off Fuzzy Duck.

Members: Jimmy Henderson (vocals), Dave Brown (bass), Terry Taylor (lead guitar), Nicky Graham (keyboards, 1970-?), Paul Francis (drums, 1970), Chris Johnson (drums, 1970-74), Ron Taylor (guitar, ?-1973), Phil Talbot (guitar, 1973-74)

Tucky Buzzard evolved from The End, a Wyman-mentored psychedelic rock band that made the 1969 album Introspection on Decca–London.

Coming On Again

Tucky Buzzard recorded their first album, Coming On Again, in late 1970 with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Madrid. The album appeared in Spain only in May 1971 on Hispavox.

A1. “Coming On Again I”
A2. “For Maryse”
A3. “Over The Hill”
A4. “Coming On Again II”
A5. “Believe Me”
A6. “Here I Am”

B1. “You’re All Alone”
B2. “You Never Will”
B3. “Free Ticket”
B4. “Lady Fair”

Producer – Rafael Trabucchelli
Orchestra – Orquesta Filarmónica De Madrid
Orchestrated By [Fondo Orquestal] – Waldo De Los Rios

Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Dave Brown
Drums, Percussion – Paul Francis
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Terry “Tex” Taylor
Lead Vocals – Jim Henderson
Organ, Piano, Backing Vocals – Nicky Graham

Tucky Buzzard

Tucky Buzzard released their self-titled second album in June 1971 on Capitol.

A1. “Time Will Be Your Doctor” (3:52)
A2. “Stainless Steel Lady” (4:28)
A3. “Sally Shotgun” (3:06)
A4. “Gu Gu GU” (3:30)
A5. “My Friend” (3:59)

B1. “Pisces Apple Lady” (2:50)
B2. “She’s Meat” (3:20)
B3. “Ace the Face” (3:16)
B4. “Whiskey Eyes” (5:50)
B5. “Rolling Cloud” (5:18)

Recorded At – Olympic Studios
Producer – Bill Wyman

Bass Guitar – Dave Brown
Drums – Chris Johnston
Guitar – Terry Taylor
Keyboards – Nick Graham
Lead Vocals – Dave Brown (A3, A5), Jimmy Henderson (A2, B1-B5), Nick Graham (A1, A4)

Design – Ave Pildas

Warm Slash

Tucky Buzzard released their third album, Warm Slash, in November 1971 on Capitol.

A1. “Mistreatin’ Woman” (2:55)
A2. “(She’s A) Striker” (3:15)
A3. “Fill You In” (3:15)
A4. “Need Your Love” (2:23)
A5. “Which Way, When For Why” (7:52)

B1. “Burnin'” (5:27)
B2. “Heartbreaker” (4:33)
B3. “Sky Balloon” (5:50)
B4. “Ain’t Too Soon” (4:30)

Bass – Dave Brown*
Drums – Chris Johnson
Guitar – Terry Taylor
Keyboards – Nicky Graham
Lead Vocals [Singer] – Jimmy Henderson*
Producer – Bill Wyman

Allright on the Night

Tucky Buzzard released their fourth album, Allright on the Night, in May 1973 on Purple Records.

A1. “Can’t Live Without It” (3:59)
A2. “Fast Bluesy Woman” (3:30)
A3. “Gold Medallions” (3:28)
A4. “All I Want Is Your Love” (3:41)

B1. “Rainbow Rider” (4:24)
B2. “Rudie Movie Star” (4:01)
B3. “Pictures” (3:31)
B4. “Last War” (5:13)

Recorded with the “Rolling Stones” mobile unit on location.
Producer – Bill Wyman
Producer [Assistant] – Phil Cordell
Engineer – Jeremy Gee
Engineer [Remix] – Robin Thompson

Bass, Acoustic Guitar – Dave Brown
Drums – Chris Johnson
Guitar – Ron Taylor
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar – Terry Taylor
Lead Vocals, Harmonica – Jimmy Henderson
Piano – Jeff Workman, Phil Cordell
Rhythm Guitar – Paul Kendrick
Brass – Don Weller

Artwork – Alex Marshall

Buzzard

Tucky Buzzard released their fifth album, Buzzard, in November 1973 on Purple.

A1. “Who Do You Love” (3:56)
A2. “Run In the Mornin'” (4:19)
A3. “Hanging on in There (Waiting For You to Come)” (5:30)
A4. “Superboy Rock n’ Roller-“73″” (2:06)
A5. “Bo-Bo’s Hampton” (4:27)

B1. “Wine and Wimmin'” (4:51)
B2. “Superfine Lady” (4:13)
B3. “Near to Me” (3:40)
B4. “Shy Boy” (7:32)

Producer – Bill Wyman

Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion – Dave Brown
Drums, Percussion – Chris Johnson
Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Electric Piano – Terry Taylor
Lead Vocals, Harmonica [Harp], Percussion – Jimmy Henderson
Organ [Hammond], Piano – Tony Ashton
Piano, Electric Piano – Bill Wyman
Rhythm Guitar – Phil Talbot
Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals – Paul Kendrick

Tenor Saxophone – Ricky Dodd
Trombone – John Lee
Trumpet – Noel Norris
Vibraphone [Bon Vibes] – Rob Cooksey

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