Gnidrolog

Gnidrolog is a British progressive rock band with a unique sound that is often compared to better known bands such as Van Der Graaf Generator, Jethro Tull and Gentle Giant.

History

The band was founded in 1969 by twin brothers Colin and Stewart Goldring, who were joined by drummer Nigel Pegrum who came over from "Spice" (the band that would later evolve into Uriah Heep), Peter "Mars" Cowling on bass, John Earle on vocals and Charlotte Fendrich on piano. They came up with the strange band name by reversing and slightly rearranging the brothers' surname. In 1972, they released both their first and second albums, "In Spite of Harry's Toe-Nail" and "Lady Lake", before disbanding due to a lack of commercial success. Despite having played gigs with fairly well-known bands like "Colosseum", "King Crimson", "Gentle Giant", "Wishbone Ash", "Soft Machine" and "Magma" in their brief career, they have always remained relatively obscure.

After disbanding, Nigel Pegrum joined Steeleye Span, while the Goldring brothers formed punk rock band The Pork Dukes in 1976 and later went on to do session work, as did other members. After a break of 27 years they got back together in 1999 and released their third studio album entitled "Gnosis" in 2000. Peter "Mars" Cowling began working with Pat Travers in 1975, and was able to achieve a respectable amount of success during his long relationship with Travers.

Personnel

* Stewart Goldring - lead guitar
* Colin Goldring - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, recorder, tenor sax, horn, harmonica
* Nigel Pegrum - percussion, flute, oboe, piano
* John Earle - soprano, tenor, baritone saxes, flute, vocals
* Peter "Mars" Cowling - bass guitar, cellos
* Charlotte Fendrich - piano

Discography

* "In Spite of Harry's Toenail" (1972)
* "Lady Lake" (1972)
* "Live '72" (1999)
* "Gnosis" (2000)

Related links

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:7c8j1vfjzzha~T0 Gnidrolog at Allmusic]