Hummingbird (band)
Hummingbird | |
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Hummingbird (1975) | |
Background information | |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 1974-1977 |
Labels | A&M |
Associated acts | The Jeff Beck Group |
Past members |
Bobby Tench Max Middleton Clive Chaman Bernie Holland Conrad Isidore Jeff Beck Robert Ahwai Bernard Purdie |
Hummingbird were a British rock band, formed in 1974 by Bobby Tench of The Jeff Beck Group and Streetwalkers fame. Hummingbird recorded three successful albums, released by A&M using Ian "Sammy" Samwell as their record producer.[1] The original line-up included members of the second Jeff Beck Group, vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench,[2] keyboardist Max Middleton, bassist Clive Chaman, drummer Conrad Isidore and second guitarist Bernie Holland.[3] At the start of sessions for their first album they were joined by Jeff Beck for a brief period but he did not contribute to the album and left to work on his own project.[4] After the first album Bernie Holland was replaced by guitarist Robert Ahwai and drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie[5] replaced Isidore[3] on the next two albums, vocalists Madeline Bell and Liza Strike were brought in to complement the band. They found success mainly in the United States, also in Europe and Japan.
Personnel
- Bobby Tench - guitar, vocals (1974-1977)
- Max Middleton - keyboards (1974-1977)
- Clive Chaman - bass (1974-1977)
- Bernie Holland - guitar (1974)
- Conrad Isidore - drums (1974)
- Jeff Beck - guitar (during sessions in 1974)[4]
- Robert Ahwai - guitar (1974-1977)
- Bernard Purdie - drums (1974-1977)
Discography
Albums
- Hummingbird A&M AMLS 68292 (1974)[3]
- We Can't Go On Meeting Like This A&M AMLH 68383 UK / SP-4595 USA (1975) [3]
- Diamond Nights (1976)A&M AMLHI 64661 UK / SP 4661 USA (1976)[3]
Singles
Notes
- ↑ Eder, Bruce. "Ian Samwell". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ↑ "Bobby Tench". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras. Borderline. p. 415.
- 1 2 Hjort and Hinman. Jeff's book: A Chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980. p. 146.
- ↑ Wynn, Ron. "Bernard "Pretty" Purdie". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
References
- Hjort, Chris and Hinman, Doug. Jeff's book : A chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980 : from the Yardbirds to Jazz-Rock. Rock 'n' Roll Research Press, (2000). ISBN 0-9641005-3-3
- Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976. Borderline (2006). Reprinted (2008). ISBN 1899855157