Trapeze
Biography by Jason Ankeny
Wolverhampton, England hard rock outfit Trapeze formed in 1968, teaming lead vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (both ex-members of the Montanas, famed for the hit "You've Got to Be Loved") with singer/guitarist Mel Galley, bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. Signing to the Moody Blues' Threshold Records imprint, Trapeze issued its self-titled debut album in 1970; Jones and Rowley returned to the Montanas soon after, and in 1970 the remaining trio resurfaced with Medusa...
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Rock, Album Rock, Hard Rock, Prog-Rock/ Art Rock Group Members:
Dave Holland, Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley, Peter Goalby, John Jones, Rob Kendrick, Terry Rowley, Pete Wright Similar Artists:
Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Montrose, Aerosmith, Thin Lizzy, Spooky Tooth, Wishbone AshFormed Mar 1969 in United Kingdom Disbanded 1991 Years Active 70 80 90 -----------------------------------------
1970. MedusaReview by Vincent Jeffries
Not only is Medusa the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the mid-tempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright."...
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Black Cloud Galley, Galley 6:10
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Jury Galley 8:10
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Your Love Is Alright Galley, Holland, Hughes 4:53
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Touch My Life Galley 4:05
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Seafull Hughes 6:32
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Makes You Wanna Cry Galley 4:42
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Medusa Hughes 5:42
Mel Galley Guitar, Vocals
Dave Holland Drums
Glenn Hughes Bass, Piano, Guitar (Bass), Vocals
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