Though the band toured with BLACK SABBATH, recorded several live radio performances and even Pete Townshend from THE WHO showed his interest to produce their album, nothing turned out as expected, but they could hold a contract with RCA, were they released their only, self- titled album in '69.
The band had some disagreements with Peel by the time Collins left, being substituted by Ian McLane, and they broke the contract. It was arranged for them to record a single, by RCA, in Peel's label Dandelion later they signed a contract to record an album, self titled. In '69, they were helped by John Peel, after recording sessions in Top Gear programme. The band started to gig, record demos, live material, etc, but without and recording contract. After recording this project, the three decided to form a band, who was called ANDROMEDA. They were formed back in '68, by John Du Cann, later of ATOMIC ROOSTER, after the break of his previous band, THE ATTACK.ĭu Cann (guitar), along with Mick Hawksworth (bass) and Jack Collins (drums), recorded a psychedelic rock project named THE FIVE DAY WEEK STRAW PEOPLE, being a concept album much praised by collectors nowadays.
Founded in London, UK in 1966 - Disbanded in 1970ĪNDROMEDA was a blend of psychedelic, progressive, jazz and hard rock power trio which lasted only enough to release one album.
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