Methuselah (band)

Methuselah
Origin England
Genres Folk rock, gospel rock
Years active 1960s
Labels Elektra Records
Associated acts The Dimples, Gospel Garden, The Sorrows, Steamhammer
Past members Craig Austin, Mick Bradley, John Gladwin, Les Nicol, Terry Wincott

Methuselah was an English rock band from England, founded and active in the 1960s.

Overview

The line-up included Mick Bradley (drums), who came from The Sorrows and left to join Steamhammer in 1969. John Gladwin and Terry Wincott were school friends from Scunthorpe.[1]

The origins of the band were in two earlier 1960s bands, The Dimples and Gospel Garden. The group renamed itself to Methuselah. Influences included folk music and gospel music. The band were signed to Elektra Records in the late 1960s, with a three-LP contract.[1]

Members

The quintet consisted of:[2]

  • Craig Austin – bass, vocals
  • Mick Bradley – drums (died 1972)
  • John Gladwin – vocals, vibes
  • Les Nicol – guitar, vocals
  • Terry Wincott – guitar, vocals

Discography

Albums[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Eder, Bruce. "Methuselah Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Methuselah". Discogs. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Methuselah – "Methuselah" {UK} [1969] (Psych Folk Pre Amazing Blondel) (@256)". prognotfrog.blogspot.co.uk. UK: Blogspot. 28 November 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
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