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Family were one of Britain's leading progressive rock bands of the late '60s and early '70s. They were led by the wiry and vocally volatile Roger Chapman (b. 8 April 1942, Leicester, England), a man whose stage presence could both transfix and terrify his audience, who would duck from the countless supply of tambourines he would destroy and hurl into the crowd. Chapman was ably supported by Rick Grech (bass), Charlie Whitney (guitar) Rob Townsend (drums) and Jim King (flute/saxophone). The band was formed in 1962 and known variously as the Roaring Sixties and the Farinas, finally coming together as Family in 1967 with the arrival of Chapman and Townsend. Their first album released in 1968 was given extensive exposure on John Peel's influential BBC radio programme. Following the release of their most successful album 'Family Entertainment' they experienced an ever changing personnel when Rick Grech departed to join Blind Faith in 1969, being replaced by John Weider, who in turn was followed by John Wetton in 1971, then Jim Cregan in 1972. Poli Palmer superceded Jim King in 1969 who was ultimately replaced by Tony Ashton in 1972. Throughout these changes they maintained a high standard of recorded work and had singles success with "No Mules Fool," "Strange Band," "In My Own Time" and "Burlesque." Family disintegrated after their disappointing swan-song album 'It's Only A Movie', Chapman and Whitney departing to form Streetwalkers. |
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To coincide with the 30th anniversary of the band's break-up in 1973, Mystic Records release six Family albums. From 1970's 'A Song For Me' through to 1973's 'It's Only A Movie' plus a never before released live album, this is Family Heaven for fans. This much-needed retrospective complements Mystic's earlier Family & Friends (boxed set) and Old Songs New Songs (boxed set) All reissues feature bonus tracks and extensive and informative sleeve notes by Pete Feenstra.
Old Songs New Songs (boxed set)
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