Andromeda (English band)

Andromeda
Origin London, England
Genres Psychedelic rock, freakbeat, acid rock, progressive rock, hard rock
Years active 1966–1969
Associated acts The Attack, The Five Day Week Straw People
Past members John Du Cann
Mick Hawksworth
Jack McCulloch
Ian McLane

Andromeda were an English progressive rock group, that formed in 1966.[1][2][3][4] However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann a new line-up recorded their eponymous album in 1969 with backing vocals by Eddie Dyche.

The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster in 1970.[5]

Du Cann, Hawksworth and Collins also comprised the one-off studio band The Five Day Week Straw People. Hawksworth later briefly joined Killing Floor.[6]

Band members

Discography

Singles

Albums

The original album was re-released in 2000 as a two disc set that contained that album and a number of demos, singles, and live recordings under the name of Definitive Collection.[5][7]

Compilation albums

References

  1. Larkin C 'Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music' (Muze UK Ltd, 1997) ISBN 0-7535-0149-X) p13
  2. "Andromeda Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  3. "Jack McCulloch Info". ReoCities. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  4. "Andromeda Biography". Prog Archives. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  5. 1 2 "Andromeda". Alex Gitlin. Archived from the original on 14 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  6. Bryan Thomas. "Killing Floor | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
  7. "Definitive Collection Album Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-09-30.

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