Martin Briley is an English musician, vocalist, and songwriter who first appeared in the pop-psych band Mandrake Paddle Steamer, which issued a single on Parlophone in 1969 and recorded more than an album’s worth of material that later appeared on assorted archival discs. Mandrake marked the start of Briley’s partnership with musician Brian Engel. Across […]
Greenslade was an English symphonic-rock supergroup comprised of ex-members of Colosseum, Fields, and Web/Samurai. They released four albums on Warner Bros. between 1973 and 1975. Their first two, Greenslade and Bedside Manners Are Extra, feature gatefold cover art by Yes/Uriah Heep/Osibisa illustrator Roger Dean. Members: Dave Greenslade (keyboards), Tony Reeves (bass, 1972-75, 1976-present), Andy McCulloch […]
Fear of the Unknown is the debut solo album by English pop-rock musician/songwriter Martin Briley, released in 1981 on Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “Slipping Away” (3:22) A2. “The Man I Feel” (4:02) A3. “I Feel Like a Milkshake” (3:53) A4. “First to Know” (3:06) A5. “Heart of Life” (5:00) B1. “A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous […]
