They originally started out as a folk band in the late sixties, and they are probably more famous as the band Rick Wakeman left to join Yes. However, they are one of the more overlooked acts in prog circles, having made two albums, hero and heroine(1974), and Ghosts(1975) that are a credit to the genre. Dave Cousins was the bandleader and main songwriter of a group, and has overseen changes of the band the way Robert Fripp has with Crimson. But the main difference is Dave Cousins forte is good , concentrated songwriting with melodies that grab you.
When guitarist Dave Lambert joined the band in the early `70`s, the Strawbs kept their folk tendencies alive, while pursuing a harder-edged progressive sound. Great bass work by Chas Cronk and exquisite mellotron work by keyboardist John harken
Dave Cousins and the Strawbs are still active, either playing unplugged or electric. I have seen t them unplugged and Cousins is quite the storyteller, recounting tales on how each of his songs are written and what they were inspired by.
When guitarist Dave Lambert joined the band in the early `70`s, the Strawbs kept their folk tendencies alive, while pursuing a harder-edged progressive sound. Great bass work by Chas Cronk and exquisite mellotron work by keyboardist John harken
Dave Cousins and the Strawbs are still active, either playing unplugged or electric. I have seen t them unplugged and Cousins is quite the storyteller, recounting tales on how each of his songs are written and what they were inspired by.
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