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The Attack (band)

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The Attack were an English freakbeat/psychedelic rock band formed in 1966 around singer Richard Shirman (26 April 1949, Earl's Court, South West London – 26 July 2017). The first line-up featured drummer Alan Whitehead from Marmalade, guitarist and trumpeter David O'List (later of the Nice) - later replaced by John Du Cann (later of Andromeda and Atomic Rooster), Richard Shirman on vocals, Bob Hodges on piano and organ and finally Gerry Henderson on bass.[1] Their first single "Try It" had also been recorded by the Standells and Ohio Express.[1] They also released a version of "Hi Ho Silver Lining", a few days earlier than Jeff Beck.[1] Richard Shirman was invited to be singer with Andromeda but he declined.[citation needed]

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In 1979, Shirman reunited the Attack. Two years later he founded another band, Hershey and the 12 Bars who released an album in 2000; Greatest Hits Volume II (A New Day Records, AND CD43).

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Discography

Compilation albums

  • Magic in the Air (1990), Reflection
  • Magic in the Air (reissue) (1992), Aftermath
  • Complete Recordings 1967-68 (1999), Acme
  • Final Daze (2001), Angel Air
  • About Time! (2006), RPM, Bam-Caruso

Singles

  • "Try It" b/w "We Don't Know" (1967), Decca
  • "Hi Ho Silver Lining" b/w "Any More Than I Do" (1967), Decca – UK #53[A]
  • "Created By Clive" b/w "Colour of My Mind" (1967), Decca
  • "Neville Thumbcatch" b/w "Lady Orange Peel" (1968), Decca
  • "Hi Ho Silver Lining" b/w "Any More Than I Do" (reissue) (1972), Decca
  • "Created By Clive" b/w "Colour of My Mind" (reissue) (2005), Acme
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