Hummingbird (band)
| Hummingbird | |
|---|---|
 Hummingbird (1975) | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1974-1977 |
| Labels | A&M |
| Associated acts | The Jeff Beck Group |
| Past members |
Bobby Tench Max Middleton Clive Chaman Bernie Holland Conrad Isidore Jeff Beck Robert Ahwai Bernard Purdie |
Hummingbird were a British rock band, formed in 1974 by Bobby Tench of The Jeff Beck Group and Streetwalkers fame. Hummingbird recorded three successful albums, released by A&M using Ian "Sammy" Samwell as their record producer.[1] The original line up included members of the second Jeff Beck Group, vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench,[2] keyboardist Max Middleton, bassist Clive Chaman, drummer Conrad Isidore and second guitarist Bernie Holland.[3] At the start of sessions for their first album they were joined by Jeff Beck for a brief period but he did not contribute to the album and left to work on his own project.[4] After the first album Bernie Holland was replaced by guitarist Robert Ahwai and drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie[5] replaced Isidore[3] on the next two albums,vocalists Madeline Bell and Liza Strike were brought in to complement the band. They found success mainly in the United States, also in Europe and Japan.
Personnel
- Bobby Tench - guitar, vocals (1974-1977)
- Max Middleton - keyboards (1974-1977)
- Clive Chaman - bass (1974-1977)
- Bernie Holland - guitar (1974)
- Conrad Isidore - drums (1974)
- Jeff Beck - guitar (during sessions in 1974)[4]
- Robert Ahwai - guitar (1974-1977)
- Bernard Purdie - drums (1974-1977)
Discography
Albums
- Hummingbird A&M AMLS 68292 (1974)[3]
- We Can't Go On Meeting Like This A&M AMLH 68383 UK / SP-4595 USA (1975) [3]
- Diamond Nights (1979)A&M AMLHI 64661 UK / SP 4661 USA (1976)[3]
Singles
- "For the Childrens Sake" /"You can keep your money" A&M AMS 7193 (1975)[3] From Hummingbird album
- "Trouble maker"/"Gypsy Skies" A&M AMS 7254 (1976) From We Can't Go On Meeting Like This album[3]
- "Madatcha"/"Anna's song" A&M AMS 7325(1977) from Diamond Nights Album[3]
Notes
- ↑ Eder, Bruce. "Ian Samwell". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ↑ "Bobby Tench". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras. Borderline. p. 415.
- 1 2 Hjort and Hinman. Jeff's book: A Chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980. p. 146.
- ↑ Wynn, Ron. "Bernard "Pretty" Purdie". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
References
- Hjort, Chris and Hinman, Doug. Jeff's book : A chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980 : from the Yardbirds to Jazz-Rock. Rock 'n' Roll Research Press, (2000). ISBN 0-9641005-3-3
- Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976. Borderline (2006). Reprinted (2008). ISBN 1899855157