band of light The Archer Destiny Song

band of light The Archer Destiny Song
Band of Light was an Australian heavy blues style based rock band formed in October 1972 and disbanded in late 1974. Phil Key was the founding member, bringing with him Peter Roberts, both of whom were originally with the The La De Das. Ian Rilen (bass) replaced Roberts after three gigs, with Norm Roue (slide guitarist) and Tony Buettel (drummer) joining to complete the lineup. The band allowed Phil to develop his own songs written with his wife Pam, under the pseudonym of Wheel, using a quasi-religious philosophy which explored themes of racial equality, social justice, spiritual harmony and cosmic enlightenment. The music was energetic and funky with a heavy blues and boogie style interlaced with intense slide guitar work. In early 1973 they signed a recording contract with WEA, releasing two LP's, one EP and four singles. They worked consistently touring from Sydney to Melbourne doing pub gigs and concerts whilst playing alongside such bands as Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs, Carson, Coloured Balls (Lobby Loyde's band), Chain, Madder Lake and Buffalo. They highlighted themselves during the 1973 Sunbury Music Festival, and were included on the resulting live concert triple LP set "The Great Australian Rock Festival Sunbury 1973" with the track "Messin' with the Kid". Phil Key disbanded the group in late 1974

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[6557andrewg]

Great singer (Phil Key) ended up a taxi driver. Passed away now?

[hoooley1]

yer that it mate. he up in the big place boooogiein

thanks mate

[chrisb1953]

Thanks, brings back great teenage memories. Now if only I could find some Carson downloads.

[hoooley1]

CARSON Melbourne 1970-1973 John Capek (keyboards, vocals) 1970 Mal Capewell (sax) 1972-73 Gary Clarke (bass) 1971-73 Tony Enery (piano) 1970 Ian "Fingers" Ferguson (bass, vocals) 1970-71 'Sleepy' Greg Lawrie (guitar, slide guitar, dobro) 1970-73 Paul Lever (guitar. vocals, hamonica) 1970 Mal Logan (kbds) 1971-73 Tony Lunt (drums) 1970-73 Broderick Smith (vocals, harmonica) 1971-73 Barry Sullivan (bass) 1971 Ian "Willy" Winter (guitar) 1971-72 ????? help me ???

[chrisb1953]

Thanks Hooley, your offer's much appreciated.

Anything off "Carson On The Air" live from Sunbury if you have it eg. Boogie, Hey Joe etc.

Also La De Das such as "Morning Good Morning".

[hoooley1]

hi here one for you.;-)

[bluesjonas]

he died 1984

[EdMuirton]

Fabulous to hear song again! Most enjoyed! Cheers!

[shaed38]

Thanks Hoooley,Brought this 45 when i was living in Ballarat,Victoria,was 16 then,was my fav and still is,have been trying everywhere to find this,now that i have found it v:e it on my play list thanks heaps,take care cheers Trev.

[PHDROD]

Thanks so much for posting this. Takes me back to the 70s when I used almost wet myself with excitement watching Aussie musicians who could really play - make their music 'come to life'. Thanks.

[bbadcompany]

who is singing this?

[pantherpawed]

Norm Roue is still around if anyone has wondered, but has been out of the music scene for some time. Nice bloke though. And Ian Rilen passed away a few years ago. A great underrated talent in my opinion. Check out Ian rilen and the Love Addicts on Youtube