{"product_id":"1882947","title":"Stackridge - Extravaganza [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNEW EXPANDED 2CD EDITION OF THE CLASSIC 1975 ALBUM BY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWITH EIGHT ADDITIONAL BONUS TRACKS RECORDED FOR BBC RADIO ONE “IN CONCERT” IN JANUARY 1975.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND NEW ESSAY WITH EXCLUSIVE BAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eREVIEWS IN PROG, UNCUT, MOJO, RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINES PLUS COVERAGE ON RELEVANT WEBSITES AND FANZINES.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in Bristol in 1969, Stackridge were one of the most unique British bands of the era. Their initial line-up featured \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Davis \u003c\/strong\u003e(guitar, keyboards, vocals), \u003cstrong\u003eJames Warren \u003c\/strong\u003e(guitar, vocals), \u003cstrong\u003eJames “Crun” Walter \u003c\/strong\u003e(bass), \u003cstrong\u003eMichael “Mutter” Slater \u003c\/strong\u003e(flute, vocals), \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Evans \u003c\/strong\u003e(violin) and \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Bent \u003c\/strong\u003e(drums). Possessing a gift for melody, musicianship and a fine sense of humour and English eccentricity, their concerts were legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout 1970 they honed their song writing and live act. In 1971, Crun Walter departed the band and James Warren assumed bass guitar duties. They signed to MCA Records and recorded their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Their second album, ‘Friendliness’, was issued in November 1972 and gained the band more dedicated followers. The band’s third album, ‘The Man in the Bowler Hat’ was produced by the legendary George Martin and is widely regarded as one of their finest works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the release Stackridge underwent a series of line-up changes which saw the departure of Warren, Evans, Slater, Walter and Bent and a new line-up of Stackridge came together with Andy Davis at the helm with the addition of former \u003cstrong\u003eAudience \u003c\/strong\u003emember \u003cstrong\u003eKeith Gemmell \u003c\/strong\u003e(saxophone, clarinet, flute), \u003cstrong\u003eRod Bowkett \u003c\/strong\u003e(keyboards), \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Karas \u003c\/strong\u003e(bass) and \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Morgan \u003c\/strong\u003e(drums). Signing to Elton John’s newly established Rocket Records, Stackridge recorded the album ‘Extravaganza’, with Mutter Slater returning to the fold prior to recording sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Esoteric Recordings edition has been expanded to include an additional CD which features a wonderful performance for the Radio One In Concert programme recorded January 1975. The release features an illustrated booklet with exclusive band interviews and an essay by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpin \\u2018Round the Room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Volunteer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrease Paint Smiles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho\\u2019s That Up There With Bill Stokes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Volunteer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo One\\u2019s More Important Than the Earthworm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighbury Incident\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Galloping Gaucho\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenjamin\\u2019s Giant Onion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePocket Billiards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy in the Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpin \\u2018Round the Room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRufus T. Firefly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod Speed the Plough\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo One\\u2019s More Important Than the Earthworm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDora the Female Explorer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePocket Billiards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho\\u2019s That Up There With Bill Stokes?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54501337760129,"sku":"1882947","price":16.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/61Yc4_T7eZL.jpg?v=1753154300","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1882947","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}