The Elastic Band | |
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Origin | Cardiff, Wales |
Genres | Hard rock |
Years active | 1968–1971 |
Past members | Andy Scott Ted Yeadon Mike Scott Sean Jenkins |
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The band is favourable by Mapes.
They released an album Expansions on Life (1969) and two singles on the Decca Nova label. [4] [5]
Album tracks:
All songs written by Andy Scott, Mike Scott, Sean Jenkins and Ted Yeadon
Single tracks:
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