THE STRAWBS - Bursting At The Seams 1973

THE STRAWBS , a few words.

One of the better British progressive groups, The STRAWBS were a 60's folk and medieval band turned prog-rock with the help of Dave COUSINS (the heart and soul of this group) and Rick WAKEMAN "master of the keyboards". WAKEMAN is featured on the albums "Strawbs", "Dragonfly", "Just A Collection of...", and "From The Witchwood" before he joined YES. The line-up for the group changed markedly over the years. Their sound has been in a state of constant evolution combining English folk and progressive sounds to form their unique style. Critics seem to have a preference for the STRAWBS in the early Seventies when the group consisted of Tony & John HOOPER, John FORD, Richard HUDSON and keyboard virtuoso Rick WAKEMAN. The group ceased to exist at the end of the 1970s, and COUSINS embarked on some solo projects. STRAWBS would appeal to fans of bands like FAIRPORT CONVENTION, STEELEYE SPAN, PENTANGLE, etc.

THE STRAWBS \ BURSTING AT THE SEAMS 1973.
Bursting at the Seams represents the Strawbs at the peak of their powers both artistic and commercial. This album is the remastered edition of 1998 and regarded as one of their best works.

Line-up :

- Dave Cousins / vocals, guitars, banjo
- Richard Hudson / drums, vocals
- John Ford / bass, vocals
- Blue Weaver / keyboards
- Dave Lambert / guitars

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