Originally signed to the Moody Blues’ Threshold liable, Trapeze are best remembered today for giving the world future Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. They certainly laid the foundations for his subsequent solo career with their brand of heavy funk rock, which is showcased to best effect on 1972‘s “You Are the Music… We’re Just the Band”.
In fact, all the key members of the band went on to greater things. Guitarist Mel Galley joined Whitesnake and drummer Dave Holland was a member of Judas Priest for a decade (later being imprisoned for attempted rape and indecent assault).
Although best known for his work with Deep Purple’s Mark III and IV line-ups, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes got his start with Trapeze.
Also including future Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley and future Judas Priest drummer Dave Holland, the trio began as a near metal band – specifically 1970’s “Medusa” – before getting a funk-rock makeover in time for this album, on the standouts “Keepin’ Time” and the title track, and momentarily turning down the amps for the gorgeous ballad, “Coast to Coast“.
“You Are the Music… We’re Just the Band” ℗ 1972 Threshold Records Released on: 1972-01-01
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