STILL LIFE VERTIGO 6360 026
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This is a record record price guide of the Vertigo swirl label, one of the most desired labels of the world. The albums of this ... Still Life (1971). Price: £ 100-250 ...based on 2010 value is a ultra rare piece
THIS IS A VERY GOOD/MINT CONDITION ALBUM ONLY PLAYED ON LINN SONDEK /EKOS/ TROKIA SYSTEM Still Life biography
This English foursome can be traced as far back as 68 with a single that sank almost without a trace, but their only album appeared in 71 on the legendary Vertigo label with the Swirl design and a 6360 catalogue number, which makes it very collectible and now fetches small fortunes. This album got a Cd release in the early 90's on the German label Repertoire (as most Vertigo releases did). They often toured with The Edgar Broughton Band and were a bit their protégé band.
I give you information about this very mysterious group. Firstly back to the roots. Bassist Graham Amos, vocalist Martin Cure began their musical adventure in 1963 in the Coventry band called The Sabres.
They later formed The Peeps in 1965. The other two members of the band were Roy Albrighton (guitar) and Paul Wilkinson (drums). The Peeps
recorded five SPs for Philips (1966-68). In 1968, they recruited Terry Howells on organ (ex-Ray King Soul Band). The drummer Paul Wilkinson left
the band in 1968. He joined a band called Flying Machine. With new drums player, Gordon Reed (ex-Vampires), group's name was changed to
Rainbows. They recorded two singles for CBS. The Rainbows had some gigs in Hamburg, Germany and when they were finished the guitarist,
Roy Albrighton decided to stay in Germany. Later, he formed a band called Nektar. When Rainbows came back to England, the drummer G.Reed
left the band. So then there were three musicans: Amos, Cure, Howells. They changed a band name to Still Life and wrote the songs which turned
into the album. But the band had not a drummer. Alan Savage was contacted to do the session and he had about a week to learn the material prior to
recording. Album was recorded at Sound Recording Studios, near Marble Arch, London Savage was involved with the recording on the following
dates: 1st October 1970, 2nd October 1970, 5th October 1970, 6th October 1970, 13th October 1970. The Album was mixed Monday 26th October
1970. Obviously, the other members were doing overdubs, vocal etc.on the dates in between. S.Shane did produce the LP. The Band had a contract
to make a six LPs. But unfortunately the band drifted apart. What happened with members of the band? After split of the band, Graham Amos gave
up music. He was living in England, but he died in June 2003 (his funeral was in Cambridge Crematory at 10:30 am on 4th June 2003). Terry Howells
now lives in Switzerland (for more info go to - Still Life-2). Alan Savage lives in Northampton, still in music business as drummer (for more info,
go to - Still Life-2). Martin Cure joined Cupid's Inspiration in 1971. In 1979/1980, he and his friends from Cupid's Inspiration formed group called
Chevy. In 1981 they had a record deal with Avatar Records and recorded one album and three singles. In 1983, Martin played with group Red on
Red. Now, Martin has PA Company but still does occasional gigs with Cupid's Inspiration and The Rouges. In letter from 27.11.2002, Martin wrote: "I'm sure there is no more unreleased material available and certainly no live material recorded by Still Life from those times"
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