Complex Band Blackpool

Complex (Band) UK

The original Complex was an English band formed in 1968 consisting of lead guitarist Brian Lee, lead vocalist and drummer Tony Shakespeare, bass guitarist Lance Fogg and rhythm guitarist Tony Fisher.

After some initial personnel changes, in early 1970 the line-up consisted of Brian, Tony (Shakespeare) and Lance with the addition of Steve Coe on keyboards. They were based in Blackpool in North-West England. In November 1970 they cut their first album, entitled simply "Complex".

Originally devised as a demonstration record (demo) for bringing the band to the attention of major record companies for the purpose of obtaining a recording contract, it was recorded at "107 Studio" in St. Annes, engineered and mixed down by Graham Atkinson. 99 (vinyl) copies of the album were pressed by Craighall Studios in Scotland. The reason for such a limited release was the imposition of Purchase Tax on quantities greater than 99.

The album went on to become quite famous in "psych" album circles - "... one of the 'Holy Trinity' items of rare British psychedelia ..." and at one stage was fetching $6,000 on eBay for each copy. An unauthorised bootleg was made in 1991 but the quality was poor.

A 1999 limited-edition re-release was authorised by the band on Wooden Hill records (Vinyl and CD versions). This was of much better quality soundwise and was quickly sold out.

For more details on the early years of Complex see complexband1970-71.co.uk

For details of the current reformed Complex (2008 on) see complexband.co.uk

Discography

British Band "Complex" information:

Albums (33.33 rpm Vinyl)

Complex (1971)

1. Funny Feeling
2. Message From The Year 2000
3. Green-Eyed Lucy
4. Josie
5. Witch's Spell
6. Norwegian Butterfly
7. Self Declaration
8. Images Blue
9. Storm On Way
10. Madamoiselle Jacqui
11. Live For The Minute

The Way We Feel (1971)

1. Every time I hear that song
2. Am I
3. We don't exist
4. Lemon Pie Fair
5. The way I feel
6. Moving Moor
7. Jeananette
8. Hey girl you've got style
9. If you are my love

Singles (45 rpm Vinyl - Pye record label)

1. Who Got the Love? / She Turns Me On (1976)

(End of British Band "Complex" information)

References

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