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The Greatest Show on Earth (band)
British progressive rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Greatest Show on Earth was a British progressive rock band[1] who recorded two albums for EMI's progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970. They became known for their European hit "Real Cool World",[2] which reached #7 in the Dutch Top 40[3] T and was also notable for its album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis.[4]
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The band had been conceived by Harvest Records in an attempt to create a horn-based rock combo such as Blood Sweat & Tears or Chicago.[5] Band members included Norman Watt-Roy[6] and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton-Jennings.[7] Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel, not to be confused with DJ John Peel.[8]
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Discography
- 1970: Horizons
- 1970: The Going's Easy
- 1975: The Greatest Show on Earth (compilation of first two albums)
References
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