The original formation of the band. Left to right: John 'Charlie' Whitney (guitars), Jim King (saxophones, vocals, harmonica), Rob Townsend (drums), Ric Grech (bass, vocals, violin), Roger Chapman (vocals)Background informationOrigin, EnglandGenres,Years active1966–1973, 2013-presentLabels, Raft,Associated acts,MembersPast membersHarry OvenallFamily is an English rock band, active from late 1966 to October 1973, and again since 2013 for a series of live shows. Their style has been characterised as, as their sound often explored other genres, incorporating elements of styles such as,. The band achieved recognition in the United Kingdom through their albums, club and concert tours, and appearances at.The band's rotating membership throughout its relatively short existence led to a diversity in sound throughout their different albums. Family are also often seen as an unjustly forgotten act, when compared with other bands from the same period and have been described as an 'odd band loved by a small but rabid group of fans'. Although most of their recordings were issued in the US, the band never achieved any appreciable success there.
Contents.History Early years (1966–1969) Family formed in late 1966 in, England, from the remaining members of a group that was previously known as The Farinas and later briefly, whose sound was grounded in though they did not record under that name. The Farinas originally consisted of, Tim Kirchin (born around 1944, Birstall, Leicestershire died circa 2000), Harry Ovenall (born Richard Harry Ovenall, 12 September 1943, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire), and, forming at Leicester Art College in 1962. Replaced Kirchin on bass in 1965 and joined the following year on vocals. The American record producer suggested they call themselves 'The Family' as they regularly wore double-breasted suits in performances, giving themselves a appearance, a look they soon abandoned in favour of a more casual dress code.The group played the music club regularly and other London clubs including and Sybilla's in. Through their friend, Mim Scala, they arranged to produce their first single, and met manager John Gilbert. Because of their association with Miller, helped with the recording. Shortly afterwards, Ovenall became disillusioned with the group's move away from towards and was concerned about the management.
He subsequently decided to leave the band. Family's debut single 'Scene Through The Eye of a Lens/Gypsy Woman' was released by in October 1967, but was not a success. Ovenall was replaced by.The band signed with the label (the first UK band signed directly to UK and US Reprise) and their debut album, was recorded during early 1968. Miller was originally slated to produce it, but he was tied up with production of ' album and he is credited as co-producer on only two tracks, 'The Breeze' and 'Peace of Mind'. The bulk of the album was produced by former member, and recorded at London's with engineers. 18 year old arranged string and brass overdubs, notably on 'The Chase', 'Mellowing Grey' and 'Old Songs, New Songs' but was uncredited.
'Old Songs, New Songs' also included an uncredited tenor sax solo from. Mason also contributed one composition to the album, 'Never Like This', the only song recorded by Family not written by a band member, and the group also backed Mason on “Little Woman”, the B side of his February 1968 single 'Just For You'.Alongside, and, Family quickly became one of the premier attractions on the burgeoning UK psychedelic/progressive 'underground' scene. Their lifestyle and exploits during this period provided some of the inspiration for the 1969 novel Groupie by Jenny Fabian (who lived in the group's Chelsea house for some time) and to. Family featured in the book under the pseudonym, 'Relation'.Music in a Doll's House was released in July 1968 and charted at number 35 in the UK to critical acclaim, thanks to strong support from 's. Now widely acknowledged as a classic of British, it showcased many of the stylistic and production features that are archetypal of the genre.
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