The remaining duo of Mick Travis (aka Mick Strode, guitar) and Stuart Francis (drums) formed Glencoe with Graham Maitland (keys) and Norman Watt-Roy (bass). Initially, they played mainly folk-flavoured rock, reflecting Travis's writing and guitar work, touring in 1972 as support to stablemates Wishbone Ash and Deep Purple. John Turnbull, ex Skip Bifferty, Arc and session musician, replaced Travis after the tour.
British progressive rock band, early 1970s. Glencoe was one of those bands people tend to overlook, which is a pity since they have a surplus of significant music to offer.
The second (and final) album from this British prog band originally appeared in August 1973. Glencoe should have been a great success, gigging extensively their live act was superb, quite heavy and very loud! An effective mixing of speed, power and melody that sits very comfortably together. Graham Maitland's piano work sets a driving air to their music that is truly enjoyable. With the added rhythm of Norman Watt-Roy on bass and Stewart Francis on drums, the group's sound is filled to capacity. They disbanded in February 1974 and in March 1974 a third Glencoe LP was made with a different line up and name as “Loving Awareness”.
The band recorded two albums, both with Turnbull, 'Glencoe' (1972) and 'The Spirit Of Glencoe' (1973), and four John Peel radio sessions. In March 1974 a third Glencoe LP was made with a different line up and name as “Loving Awareness”.
Years Active: 1971 - 1974
Members:
Graham Maitland - Keyboards, vocals
John Tumbul - Guitar, vocals
Stuart Francis - Percussion/drums
Norman Watt-Roy - Bass, Vocals
Discography:
- Glencoe' (1972)
- The Spirit Of Glencoe (1973)
- four John Peel radio sessions
Glencoe - 1972 (full album) : https://youtu.be/WWOV101jjII :
In March 1974 a third Glencoe LP was made with a different line up and name as “Loving Awareness”.
The Loving Awareness band were heavily promoted on Radio Caroline in 1976 and comprised of:
John Turnbull – Guitars
Norman Watt-Roy – Bass
Mick Gallagher – Keyboards
Charlie Charles – Drums
Unknown vocalist on this track.
(These guys would later find fame and fortune as Ian Dury’s backing band The Blockheads).
https://youtu.be/hyDTSelFkjw :
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