Writing on the Wall (band)

Writing on the Wall
Also known as The Jury
Origin Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres Psychedelic rock, Heavy Metal, progressive rock
Years active 1968–1973
Labels Akarma Records, Middle Earth, Ork
Past members Willy Finlayson
Alby Greenhalgh
Jimmy Hush
Linnie Paterson
Bill Scott
Jack Scott/robert smith (smiggy)

Writing on the Wall were a Scottish rock band of the late 1960s and early 1970s who became a popular live act in the United Kingdom.[1]

The group originally formed as the Jury, changing their name to Writing on the Wall in early 1968. The band's manager, Brian Waldman, moved the group to London and let the band perform at his club, the Middle Earth. That same year, the band recorded a BBC radio session for disc jockey John Peel and made a live demo album as well.[2]

They eventually recorded their lone album, The Power of the Picts, for Waldman's Middle Earth label. In 1971 the band did another session for John Peel and made an LP in Scotland that was never released in 1972, then went though several lineup changes. The group tried to record another album in Wales near the end of 1973, but gave up when their equipment was stolen in December of that year.[2]

Discography

References

  1. "Rock and roll years: the 1960s". The Scotsman (Edinburgh). 16 October 2003.
  2. 1 2 Unterberger, Richie. "Writing on the Wall Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
  3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r52942


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