The Who are an English rock band that released ten studio albums between 1965 and 1982, including the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia. They started during the early sixties beat boom when singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist–songwriter Pete Townshend, and bassist John Entwistle evolved from West London hopefuls The Detours. In 1964, drummer Keith Moon joined […]
Free was an English hard-rock band that released six studio albums and a live set between 1969 and 1973 on Island Records. Their first two albums, Tons of Sobs and Free, appeared in 1969 and established their soft/heavy blues-based style. They reached their popular peak with the 1970 albums Fire and Water and Highway. After […]
Back Street Crawler was an English/American hard-rock band that released two albums on Atco in 1975 and 1976. The band took its name from a 1973 solo album by ex-Free guitarist Paul Kossoff, who formed the group with members of Houston rockers Bloontz. After Kossoff’s death in early 1976, the remaining members carried on as […]
Mallard was an American swamp-rock band that released a self-titled album on Virgin in 1975, followed by In a Different Climate in 1976. They were formed by three members of Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. Members: Mark Boston [aka Rockette Morton] (bass), John French (drums, vocals), Bill Harkleroad [aka Zoot Horn Rollo] (guitar), John […]
Crawler was an English/American hard-rock band that evolved from Back Street Crawler after the death of guitarist Paul Kossoff. Under the scalloped name, they made the 1977/78 Epic albums Crawler and Snake, Rattle & Roll. Members: Terry Wilson-Slesser (vocals, bass), Mike Montgomery (keyboards), Tony Braunagel (drums), John “Rabbit” Bundrick (keyboards), Geoff Whitehorn (guitar) Background Crawler […]
Heartbreaker is the sixth and final studio album by English hard-rock band Free, released in January 1973 on Island. The record followed Free at Last and brought bassist Tetsu Yamauchi and keyboardist John “Rabbit” Bundrick into the working line-up after Andy Fraser’s departure. Free recorded the album at Island Studios in London during October and November […]
Winning is the second solo album by English musician and songwriter Russ Ballard, released in January 1976 on Epic. Tracklist: A1. “Winning” (3:39) A2. “Halloween” (3:53) A3. “A Song for Gail (What Have We Got Her Into?)” (4:33) A4. “Fakin’ Love” (3:36) A5. “Since You Been Gone” (2:46) B1. “Just a Dream Away” (4:21) B2. […]
Down to Earth is a 1977 album by the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, released in the U.K. on CBS. The album — issued stateside the following year with an altered tracklist — is the brother’s eighth overall and their sixth and final release as a merged entity with rustic rockers Quiver. Tracklist: A1. “Ice in […]
Crawler is the first of two albums by the English/American hard-rock band Crawler, released in August 1977 on Epic. Tracklist: A1. Without You Babe (3:29) A2. You Got Money (3:20) A3. Sold on Down the Line (3:48) A4. One Too Many Lovers (3:59) A5. You are My Saviour (4:47) B1. Pastime Dreamer (4:33) B2. Never […]
