Andromeda (English band)

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Andromeda
OriginLondon, England
Genres Psychedelic rock, freakbeat, acid rock, progressive rock, hard rock
Years active1966–1969
Past members John Du Cann
Mick Hawksworth
Jack McCulloch
Ian McLane

Andromeda were an English psychedelic rock group, that formed in 1966. [1] [2] [3] [4] [ excessive citations ] However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann a new line-up recorded their eponymous album in 1969 with backing vocals by Eddie Dyche.

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The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster in 1970. [5]

Du Cann, Hawksworth, and Collins also comprised the one-off studio band The Five Day Week Straw People. Hawksworth later briefly joined Killing Floor. [6]

In September 2017, a copy of their first album sold for over £1,000 (US$1,200) on Discogs. [7]

Band members

Discography

Singles

Albums

Compilation albums

The original album was re-released in 2000 as a two disc set that contained that album and a number of demos, singles, and live recordings under the name of Definitive Collection. [5] [8]

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