Return of Prog rock band Wally |
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sgt wilko
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Topic: Return of Prog rock band Wally Posted: July 29 2010 at 15:50 |
Went to the recent Wally gig in April at Harrogate after a mate gave me a copy of their first albumn, and I purchased Montpellier, their latest release.
Really enjoyed it, some great music, and introduced on stage by my hero Bob Harris
Hope there's another gig soon
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seventhsojourn
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Posted: July 28 2010 at 12:15 |
Hi Japan
So Valley Gardens is now available on cd as well... nice one!
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moshkito
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Posted: July 27 2010 at 19:44 |
Hi,
I have that 1st album and enjoy it tremendously ... and that long cut (and the album) is very nice indeed.
Very nice indeed, and one of those bands that one does not associate with "prog" very much, and albums and music like this that are done with a lot of care and attention, deserve a lot more ... than just being ignored!
I even have a copy of this being played on my old roomie's radio show way back when it first came out ... in Santa Barbara! Edited by moshkito - July 27 2010 at 20:09 |
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Easy Livin
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Posted: July 27 2010 at 02:54 |
Cheers Stuart, thanks for clarifying. We can ignore the "Hi Japan" then!
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Wallymusic
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Posted: July 26 2010 at 16:22 |
Hi Yes it is the same band. I am not in the Wally line up but do manage their affairs. If you look on the website you will see the new line up created due to the death of two of the origional members.
Wally Are Back and better than ever 1970’s Atlantic Recording artists WALLY are back following a successful reunion concert last year in their hometown of WALLY had two successful albums on Atlantic records titled ‘Wally’ (1974) and ‘Valley Gardens’ (1975) both produced by Bob Harris and Rick Wakeman. Amongst singles, ‘The Martyr’ and ‘I Just Wanna Be A Cowboy’ was ‘Nez Perce’. This featured the great Madeline Bell on backing vocals and was a Johnnie Walker record of the week on Radio One. WALLY also appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test. As with their second album ‘ Whilst WALLY were preparing to come together following their 35 year absence, the band received news of the untimely death of keyboard player Paul Gerrett, who died in his sleep whilst living in Thailand. Prior to this the original guitarist Pete Cosker had died in 1991 from a drink/ drugs related illness. Both of these tragic deaths signified that the concert would not only be a reunion- it would be a tribute. The five remaining members of WALLY- Paul Middleton (Pedal Steel and Bass), Pete Sage (Violin), Roger Narraway (Drums), Nick Glennie-Smith (Keyboards) and Roy Webber (Lead Vocals and guitar)- have recruited two new musicians. Frank Mizen, who plays a multitude of instruments including pedal steel, banjo and bass along with Will Jackson on lead guitar. The success of the reunion concert in April 2009 held at the Royal Hall in The new album “ |
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Easy Livin
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Posted: July 26 2010 at 14:44 |
Hi Stuart,
Are you posting in respect of this Wally? http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3536
I don't see a Stuart in their line up, do we need to update the albums?
Why the "Hi Japan" by the way?
Good luck!
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Wallymusic
Forum Newbie Joined: July 26 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Posted: July 26 2010 at 13:17 |
Hi Japan, this is a message from WALLY. Yes we are back, complete with new album.
A great deal has happened since our last tour of Japan in 1975 and you can read all about it on our new website www.wallymusic.co.uk
We have new and old albums and a brilliant live DVD and t.shirts, all of which can be posted out to Japan.
Spread the word and do write to us through the WALLY website.
Best wishes to you all, old and hopefully new fans.
Stuart
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