Wizzard (UK) for Heavy prog
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Topic: Wizzard (UK) for Heavy prog
Posted By: Icarium
Subject: Wizzard (UK) for Heavy prog
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 04:20
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Band features Roy Wood of ELO, first album offers a heavy rock sound alongside heavy saxopone. A hybrid of heavy rock and heavy jazz. The saxopone adds to the heavy rock feel. Very creative sounding and impressive cohesivness. Reccomended album Wizzard Brew of 1973. https://open.spotify.com/track/27zKxvZEyadcfuuk15CXJn?si=vKHfI6G7TLGCkXwULapBzw" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/track/27zKxvZEyadcfuuk15CXJn?si=vKHfI6G7TLGCkXwULapBzw https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizzard_Brew" rel="nofollow - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizzard_Brew -------------  
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 06:42
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Love Roy Wood. Got to see Wizzard live back in the day. Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman (Flo & Eddie) were in the lobby and had a fun conversation with them. Memorable evening and great show. Bagpipes! Also loved his production for Annie Haslam's "Annie In Wonderland" record.
Edited to add that he was also a founding member of The Move (with Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan amongst others). And Boulders and Mustard (includes Annie Haslam and Phil Everly! as guests) are two other fine Wizzard LP's. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 07:21
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It's probably fair to say that many in the UK, including me, are prejudiced against Wizzard as a result of their habit of re-releasing their sh*te novelty single I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day about 200 times over the last 46 years. Okay I exaggerate a little, but throughout my formative years it seemed that every Christmas it would be hanging around the singles chart like a bad smell. If I never hear that song again it will be a million years too soon. ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 08:07
You have a chance to give it one star if the band is added  -------------
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 08:08
We don't have that problem in the US (of that single), I feel your pain.  The endless repetition of holiday music from Nov 1 onwards here is truly torture.------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Mascodagama wrote:Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 08:52
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this is well made glam rock indeed, reminds me of Marc Bolan's T.Rex fairly out of range in parts, though I have problems to hear the progressive rock aspect on 'Wizzard Brew' ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 08:58
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At the time, Marc Bolan and Howard Kaylan were good friends...and also both fans of Roy's. Interesting to make the comparison. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 09:05
 interesting to know, thanks ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: February 17 2019 at 11:25
Excellent! ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |