Release Date: 03 June 2022
Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929479142
Genres: Rock
Description
RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2019
Formed in Harrogate, Yorkshire in 1971, the band initially featured Roy Webber (guitar, lead vocals), Paul Middleton (steel guitar, bass), Pete Sage (violin, bass, mandolin), Paul Gerrett (keyboards), Pete Cosker (bass, guitars, vocals) and Roger Narraway (drums). The band’s sound was unique for the era, being a fusion of Progressive and US West Coast rock influences, which combined to give Wally an identity that made them stand out from their contemporaries.
The band’s debut, ‘Wally’, issued in 1974, was produced by Rick Wakeman and Bob Harris and included the epic ‘To the Urban Man’. Prior to the recording of Wally’s next album keyboard player Paul Gerrett departed and he was replaced by Nick Glennie-Smith. This change saw the band move further in a Progressive direction for the ‘Valley Gardens’, issued in 1975, which was dominated by the excellent side-long piece ‘The Reason Why’ and also included the track ‘Nez Perc’e’ which was issued as a single and gained considerable airplay.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tko
Tim Hollier
The Spinners
The Residents
GEL
Kid Bookie
Humanist
Tiger Army
The Blood Brothers
Pennywise
Down By Law
Truth
