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 Robert Ahwai Bernard Purdie |
Hummingbird were a British rock band, formed in 1974 by Bobby Tench of The Jeff Beck Group. The band recorded three albums which were released by A&M Records in the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Japan and Europe[1] and employed Ian Samwell as their producer.[2] The original line-up included members of the second Jeff Beck Group, vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench,[3] keyboardist Max Middleton, bassist Clive Chaman, drummer Conrad Isidore and second guitarist Bernie Holland.[4] 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.[5] After the first album Bernie Holland was replaced by guitarist Robert Ahwai and drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie[6] replaced Isidore[4] on the next two albums, vocalists Madeline Bell and Liza Strike were brought in to complement the band.
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)[5]
- Robert Ahwai - guitar (1974-1977)
- Bernard Purdie - drums (1974-1977)
- Ian Samwell - producer
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Hummingbird A&M AMLS 68292 (1974)[4]
- We Can't Go On Meeting Like This A&M AMLH 68383 UK / SP-4595 USA (1975) [4]
- Diamond Nights (1977)A&M AMLHI 64661 UK / SP 4661 USA (1977)[4]
Singles[]
- "For the Childrens Sake" /"You can keep your money" A&M AMS 7193 (1975)[4] From Hummingbird album
- "Trouble maker"/"Gypsy Skies" A&M AMS 7254 (1976) From We Can't Go On Meeting Like This album[4]
- "Madatcha"/"Anna's song" A&M AMS 7325(1977) from Diamond Nights Album[4]
Notes[]
- ^ "Hummingbird". discogs.com. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ Eder, Bruce. "Ian Samwell". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ "Bobby Tench". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras. Borderline. p. 415.
- ^ Jump up to: a b 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 17 December 2008.
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
External links[]
- British rock music groups
- Musical groups established in 1974