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.Years active1967 ( 1967)–1977 ( 1977), 1991 ( 1991)–presentLabels, (US),Associated actsMembersPast membersDave ColquhounProcol Harum ( ) is an English band formed in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single ', one of the few singles to have. Although noted for their and influence, Procol Harum's music is described as psychedelic rock and proto-progIn 2018, the band was honoured by the when 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' was inducted into the brand-new Singles category. Contents.History Origins, The Paramounts, early years and formation (1964–67) , based in, led by and and including and, scored a moderate British success in 1964 with their version of 's ', which reached number 35 in the. Unable to generate any follow-up success, the group disbanded in 1966.The Paramounts were signed to EMI UK for their releases; until one day before Procol Harum linked with EMI UK again, they were called The Pinewoods. A last-minute offer from 's fledgling label was rejected by Brooker and band.In April 1967, Brooker began working as a singer-songwriter and formed Procol Harum with non-Paramounts (poet), guitarist Ray Royer and bassist., their original manager, named the band after a, which had been bred by Eleonore Vogt-Chapman and belonged to Liz Coombes.
The cat's ' name was Procul, Procul being the breeder's prefix.In the absence of a definitive origin, the band's name has attracted various interpretations, being said to be (incorrect) for 'beyond these things'; the correct Latin would be procul hīs. The name of the band is frequently misspelled; often with 'Procul', 'Harem', both, or other variations.' A Whiter Shade of Pale', commercial success and debut album (1967). The group in late 1967At, southwest London, with drummer (and non-Paramount), producer and Keith Grant, the group recorded ', and it was released on 12 May 1967.
With a structure reminiscent of, a based on 's played by Fisher's, Brooker's vocals and Reid's lyrics, the single reached No. 1 on the and the chart. It did almost as well in the, reaching No. 5.
In, it was No. 1 for many weeks, setting a record of 8 weeks in.After 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' became a hit, the band set out to consolidate its studio success by touring, with new official drummer added to the line-up; its live debut was opening for in 1967. The group's follow-up single, ', with a line-up change of former Paramounts on drums and on guitar (replacing Harrison and Royer, respectively, who exited to form the band Freedom), reached No. 6 in the UK, No. 15 in Canada, and No. 34 in the US.The group's was recorded between the two hit singles, and was released in early September in the US, but was held back until December 1967 in the UK. A series of singles charted poorly in the US and UK, though rarely both at the same time.Follow-up albums and break-up (1968–77) The band's follow-up album, was released the following year and saw a greater excursion into stylings.
Their third album, (1969), was very popular among fans and their first album to sell well in the UK. The title track in particular gained a good deal of US, and the album is now considered a rock classic, appealing to fans of,. However, one noted US writer previewed the LP and the story ran in print as 'A Salty Duck'.The group would have many subsequent personnel changes, the first being Fisher, who produced, departing the band soon after its release.
The line-up for the first three albums was Brooker (piano and lead vocals), Trower (guitar and lead vocals), Fisher ( and lead vocals), Knights (bass), Wilson (drums), and Reid (lyricist). Former Paramount joined on organ and bass in 1970. The group appeared at the. By 1971, the disparities in style had become too great and, after the release of the fifth album, Trower left to form his own band and was replaced.
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. Hot Tomato ImprintWebsiteMembersGabe FordPast membersLittle Feat is an American formed by, lead vocalist and guitarist and in 1969 in. George disbanded the group due to creative differences in 1979, shortly before his death. Surviving members re-formed Little Feat in 1987 and the band has remained active to the present.Over its 50-year history, the band's music has remained an eclectic blend of, and swamp rock influences.Guitarist stated Little Feat was his favorite American band in a 1975 interview.
Contents.History Formative years met when George was a member of 's. Payne had auditioned for the Mothers, but had not joined.
They formed Little Feat along with former Mothers' bassist and from George's previous band, The Factory. Hayward had also been a member of the whose claim to fame was the inclusion of their 'Don't Bogart That Joint' on the million-selling film soundtrack. The name of the band came from a comment made by Mothers' drummer about Lowell's 'little feet'. The spelling of 'feat' was an homage to.There are three stories about the genesis of Little Feat. One has it that George showed Zappa his song ',' and that Zappa fired him from the Mothers of Invention, because he felt that George was too talented to merely be a member of his band, and told him he ought to go away and form his own band. The second version has Zappa firing him for playing a 15-minute guitar solo with his amplifier off. The third version says that Zappa fired him because 'Willin' contains drug references ('weed, whites and wine').
George often introduced the song as the reason he was asked to leave the band. On October 18, 1975 at the Auditorium Theater in Rochester New York while introducing the song, George commented that he was asked to leave the band for 'writing a song about dope'. The band in 1975In any version, Zappa was instrumental in getting George and his new band a contract with. The delivered to Warner Bros.
Was recorded mostly in August and September 1970, and was released in January 1971. When it came time to record 'Willin',' George had hurt his hand in an accident with a model airplane, so sat in and played the song's part. Lowell's accident is referenced on the cover art of the band's 1998 album. L to R: and, frontmen for Little Feat, 1972–1977This new lineup radically altered the band's sound, leaning toward New Orleans funk. The group went on to record (1973)—one of the band's most popular albums, which incorporated musical influences and styles—as well as (1974), which was a -recorded attempt to capture some of the energy of their live shows.
(The name of the latter album pays homage to the song.)In 1973, Payne, Gradney, Barrere, Clayton and George (incorrectly credited as George Lowell) collaborated with jazz drummer on his album Chico the Master, which is a strong showcase for the band's leanings toward funk and R&B. In 1973 Little Feat backed Kathy Dalton on her Amazing album on the DiscReet label produced by Warner Brothers. In 1974 Lowell George, along with and other session musicians, backed on his debut solo release which opened with George's 'Sailing Shoes.'
The whole band chipped in on Palmer's 1975 release, which contained another George composition, 'Trouble.' 1976's, his third opus, opened with the Bill Payne/Fran Tate composition 'One Last Look,' and later featured Lowell's 'Spanish Moon,' although George and Gradney sat this one out. The band remained based in Los Angeles due to doing session work on the side in addition to band activities.The release of in 1975 signaled another change in the Little Feat sound, with Barrere and Payne developing an interest in. Prior to the recording of The Last Record Album, drummer had a motorcycle accident and the liner to the release of The Last Record Album was decorated with copies of his many hospital bills. Also present was evidence of a late change to the running order of tracks: the lyrics for Barrere's song 'Hi Roller' were printed on the sleeve, but scored out, and the words 'maybe next time' scrawled over them.
Sure enough, 'Hi Roller' was the first track on the subsequent album.George continued to produce the albums, but his songwriting contribution diminished as the group moved into jazz fusion, a style in which he had little interest. In August 1977, Little Feat recorded a live album from gigs at the in London and in is considered by many rock music critics to be one of the best live albums of all time, despite the fact that significant portions of George's vocals and slide work were over-dubbed later in the studio. It was released in 1978, by which time it had become apparent that George's interest in the band was waning, as was his health.Death of George and band breakup George did some work on what would eventually become Down on the Farm but then declared that Little Feat had disbanded. In an interview with Bill Flanagan (for the book Written in My Soul) conducted eleven days before his death, George made it clear that he felt the demise of Little Feat was due to his having allowed the band to be run democratically, with the result that Payne and, to a lesser extent, Barrere, had a presence as songwriters and in production which was disproportionate to their abilities. George was particularly scathing about Payne's attempts at jazz/fusion, citing an instance when Payne jammed with on a TV show and dropped 'into one of his 'Day at the Dog Races'. I just got out of there as fast as I could.
It was embarrassing'. In the same interview, George stated that he planned to reunite Little Feat without Payne and Barrere.At this time Warner Bros. Released George's only solo album, for which he had signed a contract in 1975.
This section needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( August 2018) In June 2012, Little Feat released their first album of new material in nine years,.In 2014 the band announced that Bill Payne had joined with them as a permanent member. He left them in 2015 to take up a permanent post in ' touring band: this restricted his ability to perform longer tours with Little Feat. After this, the full band would perform around 10 dates per year, while Barrere, Tackett, Gradney and Ford would sometimes tour playing Little Feat material as a four-piece called Funky Feat.In 1994 Paul Barrere had been diagnosed with and in 2013 took a leave of absence from touring with Little Feat to combat the disease and to remain close to his health providers.
He later performed a few one-off gigs with Fred Tackett as an acoustic duo and recorded collaborations with longtime friend Roger Cole. In August 2015 it was announced that he was suffering from.
The band then toured more sporadically during the next four years. Paul Barrere died on October 26, 2019.Legacy Some of the prominent musicians and bands to play and record the music of Little Feat include, and, and.In 2008, Little Feat reached their 20th anniversary as a once-again active band, and with just one lineup change since 1988.
Jimmy Buffett has been an enthusiastic booster of the band for many years and his private record label was partnered with Feat's Hot Tomato Records to produce the CD Join the Band. Released in mid-August 2008, the album features collaborations with Buffett, (Black Crowes), (Phish), and.Little Feat's songs 'Sailin' Shoes' and 'Fat Man in the Bathtub' were featured prominently in the 2010 film. On October 31, 2010, at Boardwalk Hall in the band Phish covered Little Feat's album, Waiting for Columbus, for their annual Halloween show. As a result of this concert and the distribution of its recording, the album gained recognition from a wider audience among younger listeners.
On July 21, 2018, at Peach Fest at in, the remaining members of Little Feat joined forces with, the Turkuaz Horns and the Ramble Band Horns to recreate and pay homage to the band's classic live album Waiting For Columbus. Personnel Members. Retrieved November 28, 2019. Rolling Stone.
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