ENGLAND England 01 The Osprey 02 Keswick Line 03 Out Of Town

ENGLAND - England - 1976 ( UK )

England (Not the England who recorded "Garden Shed"), was an English progressive rock band band formed in 1971 by guitarist, Olly Alcock. Originally the band included drummer, Mike Kidson, who later became Genesis' road manager, and bassist John Waite, who released the big hit "Missing You" in 1984. Despite constant touring, the band never hit the big time. By 1973, Olly Alcock was the only remaining England member. In 1974, he recruited bassist, Ben Eggleston, drummer John Clark, and saxophonist, Paul Rossiter. The band continued gigging and touring, still without any noticeable success or a record deal. By 1975, drummer John Clark had left the band. By 1976, England had secured a small record deal. Drummer, Phil Cook joined the band, and Paul Rossiter became more of a background player. The late, great Alexis Korner thought highly of the band. The band's first s/t release posted here, sank without a trace. By 1978, England had split up. Olly Alcock formed The Olly Alcock Band. Ben Eggleston retired from the music scene, and Phil Cook seems to have disappeared! England was quite a good progressive blues rock band, often compared to bands like Nektar, and Wishbone Ash. On this s/t album, all the songs were played 'live' and only the vocals were added later. A decent prog/hard blues rock album with some above average songs, great raw guitar, and nice sax work. Vocals could be better, as they sound slightly "off key" at times. However, this was a privately issued album, with a very limited circulation. With more studio production, this could have been a far better album.

BAND

Olly Alcock - Guitar, Vocals
Ben Eggleston - Bass
Phil Cook - Drums
Paul Rossiter - Sax

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[juergenwolf001]

damit wollte ich sagen, dass ich die Band nicht kenne und möchte event. etwas erfahren.

[sabucatuloco]

@juergenwolf001 Die Informationen sind hier, ich hoffe, Sie genießen, Umarmungen Freund.

[juergenwolf001]

Die Musik ist SUPER, doch ich kann mit der Band nichts anfangen?? Kannst Du mir etwas mitteilen?

Danke, im Voraus

[sabucatuloco]

@juergenwolf001 verstehe die Frage nicht! (DOCH mit der Band Kann ich Nichts Anfangen?)

[hylozoik]

wau - wounderful music! thx! =)

[Eggy777]

Also Dad, I think you've got some explaining to do to Mum and me. Right up until 1985/86 you told us the reason you were out three nights a week was because you had gigs with Olly. It quite clearly states here on the internet that you retired in 1978. Where on Earth were you going and what were you doing?

LOL! Isn't the internet great?

[Eggy777]

Sorry, the "facts" in the description are way out. The bass player is my Dad and this album was recorded in the basement of my house whilst I was asleep upstairs. Don't worry Phil, I know you haven't disappeared, I only saw you a few weeks ago and Dad, if you really did retire from bass in 1978 how come you keep showing up at our rehearsals and gigs? Make your mind up mate !