tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post2294600362513194967..comments2024-03-28T11:23:41.370+02:00Comments on Plain and Fancy: Blonde On Blonde - Rebirth (1970 uk, a real heavy psych buzz of excitement, 2017 remaster and expanded)Marioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11521078254326011558noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post-16000038875155044902019-10-09T23:03:48.061+03:002019-10-09T23:03:48.061+03:00Thanks again for bringing us this great band, so h...Thanks again for bringing us this great band, so happy yer still here!Phil Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892458743927201033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post-25101258519839614442019-10-07T17:32:26.015+03:002019-10-07T17:32:26.015+03:00New tunes...great! Thx MariosNew tunes...great! Thx Mariosjasn54https://www.blogger.com/profile/01715438138092360373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post-29752570422426165382016-03-14T17:33:08.973+02:002016-03-14T17:33:08.973+02:00Many thanks Marios!
Also many thanks to adamus67 f...Many thanks Marios!<br />Also many thanks to adamus67 for the well-detailed info.Hi-Ho Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540275293722246070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post-13479815441084888272012-08-11T12:54:03.461+03:002012-08-11T12:54:03.461+03:00This is the second album in the discography of thi...This is the second album in the discography of this group from Newport in South Wales. On the first and second album Blonde On Blonde played by Ralph Denyer, who after oejściu the band he formed band Aquila. <br />The group performs music heavily inspired by psychedelic, folk. Sometimes the music is heavier, such as the composition of "Circles," where there is a hard riff and great guitar. Also additional progress can be traced.<br /><br />Named after the title of Bob Dylan's 1965 album, this short-lived and little known Welsh outfit stands as one of the better 'unknown' bands. Even though they enjoyed strong reviews from music critics and achieved massive exposure playing before gigantic crowds at the 1969 Isle of Wight festival (coincidently headlined by Dylan), they never managed to generate much in the way of sales. Best of all - their three albums sported a tremendously talented guitarist in Gareth Johnson. <br /><br />Formed in Newport, South Wales in 1967, the initial Blonde On Blonde line-up featured the talents of singer/guitarist Ralph Denyer, drummer Les Hicks, bassist/keyboard player Richard Hopkins and guitarist Johnson. Convinced they could make it in the big leagues, in 1968 the quartet packed up their gear, leaving Wales for London. Playing clubs such as London's Middle Earth generated a groundswell of publicity, with Pye Records eventually signing the band. <br /><br />Studio Album "Rebirth" released in January 1970<br />Reissues:<br />1992: Repertoire Records9CD)<br />1996: 14,525 Spalax<br />1996: TKO Magnum<br />2000: Fontana 6450,800<br />2009: Fantastic Voyage(CD)<br /><br />1970's Rebirth was released in the wake of a heavy touring schedule and a massive personal upheaval that saw singer/guitarist Ralph Denyer replaced by school friend David Thomas. (For some reason bassist Hopkins was also credited as 'Richard John'.) In the role of lead vocalist, Thomas was considerably more talented than his predecessor. The extra firepower provided by Thomas' versatile chops was apparent in the form of a tougher, rock oriented sound. That said, like the debut, their sophomore set was fairly varied, including stabs at Moody Blues-styled ballads (Castles In The Sky), progressive romps (You'll Never Know Me/Release) and fuzz-propelled rockers (November). As before, Johnson's versatile guitar provided many of the highlights - check out his scorching solos on Circle and Colour Question. <br /><br />Today all the band's releases are expensive highly sought after collectors items, not only because of its rarity, but because they contain some of the best 60s/early 70s progressive rock. <br />John Richard (aka Richard Hopkins) just stayed with the band for another year and was replaced in mid-1971 by bassist / guitarist / banjo player Graham Davis. This incarnation Davis / Thomas / Hicks / Johnson Blonde Blonde recorded on October 1971 "Reflections On A Life" album (Ember NR 5058) at Rockfield Studios Monmouth although the lack of commercial success finally took its toll on the band and they were separate-ways after the release of LP,however the whereabouts of several members of Blonde on Blonde remain a mystery that is generally accepted that after the end of the band in early 1972, none of them pursued a career in music.<br />Thanks Marios!adamus67https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035959023698485029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post-58369109104480229602012-08-10T18:29:33.117+03:002012-08-10T18:29:33.117+03:00Thanks so much, Marios!Thanks so much, Marios!Remyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079050108692713727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380084716739328494.post-6548738688016824982012-08-10T15:36:21.206+03:002012-08-10T15:36:21.206+03:00Marios thanks for having satisfied my request. Gre...Marios thanks for having satisfied my request. Great post, great blog. I follow you forever. thanks againSolidboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135582578049214344noreply@blogger.com