Spirogyra - St. Radigunds (Vinyl)

Originally a quartet (with drummer Dave Mattacks future Fairport Convention as external support) the group debuted with this splendid album in 1971 Featuring the crystalline voice of Barbara Gaskin; the imaginative and innovative keyboards and violin of Julian Cusack; and the intriguing melodies of singer - guitarist Martin Cockerham The sound proposed by Spirogyra has its roots in folk rock but also embraces the progressive and psych rock of the so called Canterbury Sound The group became quickly well known for their creative mix of prog Dylasnesque folk and jazz rock In 1974 after having published 3 albums the band dissolved and Barbara Gaskin continued with Hatfield

MUSICIANS:
Steve Borrill, bass guitar;
Martin Cockerham, guitar, vocals;
Julian Cusack, violin, keyboards;
Barbara Gaskin, vocals
with
Tony Cox, VCS 3;
Bill Bruford, Dave Mattacks, drums