Quatermass (Official Thread)

[Sweaty]

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Quatermass (1970)
Quatermass II: Long Road (1997)



Quatermass were a British progressive rock band formed in London, England in September 1969. Lauded as a band of the future on the release of their debut album and supplementing single, "Black Sheep Of The Family", major commercial success eluded the band throughout its brief duration.

The trio consisted of bass player and vocalist John Gustafson, keyboardist Peter Robinson and Mick Underwood on drums, all well-established and previously distinguished musicians who had met while playing in Episode Six.

In 1994, Underwood, and Nick Simper joined in a project titled Quatermass II. Gustafson contributed two songs on their eventual album, Long Road (1997), which also involved Gary Davis and Bart Foley on guitar, with Don Airey on keyboards.

The band took its name from Professor Bernard Quatermass, a fictional scientist who had been the hero of three science-fiction serials produced by BBC Television in the 1950s.

I have a replica copy of their first LP on CD, it has been replicated by Repertoie records and I have to say, they have done a wonderful job.

Here is a sampler

 

[LG]

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I think I know the character, but not the band. Not surprising Sweaty you are a Fountain of knowledge when it comes to obscure bands.

I do believe I know where to find a copy of that album...but I'll have to go look to be sure.

 

[Sweaty]

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It's a classic let me tell you, these bands really did know how to make music, it sends shivers down my spine...

 

[DaKillerWolf]

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I posted these guys in Joe's obscure progressive rock thread a while back.
Another great band Sweaty


have it on vinyl and CDR

 

[Sweaty]

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You did, I had them on my wish list for ages and finally got round to getting it, what a belter.

 

[DaKillerWolf]

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You did, I had them on my wish list for ages and finally got round to getting it, what a belter.

Yep, great album ....weird and complex ..just the way I like it

 

[Sox]

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Nice one Sweat .. Mick Underwood must have been in as many oufits as Cozy Powell and I think he may still be doing the rounds with his band Raw Glory. Anyway sound thread.

 

[joe]

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Excellent album

 

[Sweaty]

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Just recieved their second album, not as good as their first one by a long shot, great guitars and some good production, had to have it for the collection

 

[snakes&ladders]

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I like this band, but still prefer Hawkwind