- Fruupp
Fruupp were an early 1970s progressive rock band, which originated in Ireland, but developed a fan base in the UK. They released several albums, including "Future Legends" (1973), "Seven Secrets" (1974), "The Prince of Heaven's Eyes" (1974), and "Modern Masquerades" (1975), were relatively popular, particularly on the student scene, and as a support group (they supported Genesis and Queen on their UK tour in 1974) but never quite made into it the big time.
Most of the artwork on their album covers was created by bassist/singer Peter Farrelly.
Stephen Houston left the band in late 1974 and became a Christian activist, to be replaced by John Mason, although the band then split a year later.
Their final album, "Modern Masquerades", was produced by
King Crimson founder and multi-instrumentalistIan McDonald , who also played saxophone on it.There were rumours at the end of 2006 of a possible reunion tour, including a statement by Stephen Houston on his website that he is: "definitely open to the possibility of a reunification tour if management, funding and the band members personal lifestyles could handle the upheaval."Fact|date=May 2008
Personnel
* Vince McCusker - Guitar, Vocals
* Stephen Houston - Keyboards, Oboe, Vocals (1971 - 1974)
* Peter Farrelly - Bass, Guitar, Lead Vocals
* Martin Foye - Drums, Percussion
* John Mason - Keyboards, Vibes, Vocals (1975 - 1976)References
External links
* [http://www.fruupp.com/ Fruupp/Houston Official Site]
* [http://www.dcrp.ced.berkeley.edu/Cervero/FRUUPP.htm Fan site]
*http://www.alexgitlin.com/fruup.html
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