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Aardvark biography:

Having had the good fortune to meet Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers in 2004 (me being Free fanatic) and sharing a coffee and chat, I have followed both on FB ever since and now and then ask the odd question to which they both reply without fail.

Straight from the err drummers mouth. SK and Paul Kossoff were never ever in Aardvark, never rehearsed with them, auditioned for them, formed a band that became them. They went straight from Black Cat Bones March 1968 via a recording session for a Champion Jack Dupree (a bluesman BCB had been backing) album and in to Free first rehearsal/get to know each other jam end of March 1968. SK doesn't even recollect being on a bill (as Free) with Aardvark let alone occupying the drum stool!

Can someone put the bio right please? As said, my source is umm pretty authentic!

Nickmannion wrote: Aardvark biography: Having had the good fortune to meet Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers in 2004 (me being Free fanatic) and sharing a coffee and chat, I have followed both on FB ever since and now and then ask the odd question to which they both reply without fail. Straight from the err drummers mouth. SK and Paul Kossoff were never ever in Aardvark, never rehearsed with them, auditioned for them, formed a band that became them. They went straight from Black Cat Bones March 1968 via a recording session for a Champion Jack Dupree (a bluesman BCB had been backing) album and in to Free first rehearsal/get to know each other jam end of March 1968. SK doesn't even recollect being on a bill (as Free) with Aardvark let alone occupying the drum stool! Can someone put the bio right please? As said, my source is umm pretty authentic!

Here's the existing biography from our page for Aardvark:

Founded in London UK in late 60's - Disbanded in early 70's - Reformed in 2016

A prog act without a guitar player? That's exactly what this early 70's British foursome is. Originally, they became known mainly because Paul Kossof and Simon Kirke played in the band before leaving to form legendary band FREE. From then on, AARDVARK were mostly a studio act and by the time they recorded their only album, the line-up consisted of Stan Aldous (bass), Frank Clark (drums), Steve Milliner (keyboards, recorder, vibraphone) and Dave Skillin (vocals). Comparisons are not easy but one could probably say their music has the power of EMERSON, LAKE & POWELL mixed in with a little R&B à la PROCOL HARUM and early MOODY BLUES. Shades of GRYPHON, GREENSLADE and PINK FLOYD are also present.

As is to be expected, AARDVARK's material is highly keyboard oriented, the brunt of the music being carried by the fuzzed-up Hammond organ which more or less simulates the job of a distorted guitar. The soaring vocals by Skillin are pleasant and the music, although not highly original and somewhat lacking in variety, is quite melodic - nice 60's sounding melodies. The album contains some ear-friendly piano/keyboard interplay as well as some good R&B guitar riffs and harmonic choruses. The low points: following the fashion of the early 70's, many tracks drag on far too long. Also, possibly because the dominant Hammond did not stand the test of time, the album unfortunately sounds quite outdated. Finally, the cuts that work best tend to be the less progressive ones. Overall, AARDVARK is an honest musical effort for the times, an interesting early art rock experiment with a slight progressive edge.

Recommended strictly for collectors of early 70's, heavy organ-dominated prog. Fans of SPRING, CRESSIDA or FIELDS should also give them a try.

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I suggest we just remove the bit I've highlighted in red. That should be enough. I could do it myself I suppose, since Crossover is my sub, but I think I'd best leave it for the E&O team to take care of in all honesty.