Catapilla
Encyclopedia
Catapilla was an English progressive rock
band active in the late 1960s to early 1970s. They released two albums on the major record label Vertigo Records
.
, England
. By the time of recording, original vocalist Jo Meek had been replaced by her sister Anna Meek. Alongside saxophonist
Robert Calvert, the lineup was completed by drummer Malcolm Frith, bassist Dave Taylor, guitarist Graham Wilson and horn players Hugh Eaglestone and Thierry Rheinardt winds.
The band was discovered and signed by Patrick Meehan
, manager of Black Sabbath
. Meehan produced their first, eponymous album, released on Vertigo Records
in 1971. They toured following this release and, following the replacement of Eaglestone, Frith and Rheinardt by Bryan Hanson (drums), Ralph Rolinson (keyboards) and Carl Wassard (bass), they recorded their second album, Changes, released in 1972 on Vertigo. The group disbanded shortly after.
Calvert went on to play in Gong
off-shoots, The Invisible Opera Company Of Tibet and Mother Gong with Daevid Allen
and Gilli Smyth
. Taylor formed the band Liar
with Clive Brooks
, ex-drummer with Egg
.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band active in the late 1960s to early 1970s. They released two albums on the major record label Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records today is a UK-based record label operated by Universal Music UK.-History:Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the late 1960s for its record sub-label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI with Harvest Records and Decca Records with Deram...
.
History
The band was formed in the late 1960s in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. By the time of recording, original vocalist Jo Meek had been replaced by her sister Anna Meek. Alongside saxophonist
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
Robert Calvert, the lineup was completed by drummer Malcolm Frith, bassist Dave Taylor, guitarist Graham Wilson and horn players Hugh Eaglestone and Thierry Rheinardt winds.
The band was discovered and signed by Patrick Meehan
Patrick Meehan (producer)
Patrick Meehan is a record producer who worked with Black Sabbath. He was also their manager until 1975.In 1970 Patrick Joseph Meehan , Patrick Anthony Meehan , Wilf Pine, Malcolm Koss, first Ian Nagl then Quintin Rozario made up the office of Worldwide Artiste Management, managers of Black...
, manager of Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
. Meehan produced their first, eponymous album, released on Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records today is a UK-based record label operated by Universal Music UK.-History:Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the late 1960s for its record sub-label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI with Harvest Records and Decca Records with Deram...
in 1971. They toured following this release and, following the replacement of Eaglestone, Frith and Rheinardt by Bryan Hanson (drums), Ralph Rolinson (keyboards) and Carl Wassard (bass), they recorded their second album, Changes, released in 1972 on Vertigo. The group disbanded shortly after.
Calvert went on to play in Gong
Gong (band)
Gong is a Franco-British progressive/psychedelic rock band formed by Australian musician Daevid Allen. Their music has also been described as space rock. Other notable band members include Allan Holdsworth, Tim Blake, Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage, Francis Moze, Mike Howlett...
off-shoots, The Invisible Opera Company Of Tibet and Mother Gong with Daevid Allen
Daevid Allen
Daevid Allen , sometimes credited as Divided Alien, an Australian poet, guitarist, singer, composer and performance artist is co-founder of psychedelic rock groups Soft Machine and Gong .-Biography:In 1960, inspired by the Beat Generation writers he had discovered...
and Gilli Smyth
Gilli Smyth
Gilli Smyth is a musician who performed with the bands Gong, Mother Gong and Planet Gong as well as several solo albums and albums in collaborations other members of Gong...
. Taylor formed the band Liar
Liar (band)
Liar were a UK band formed in 1975. They released two albums, Straight from the Hip and Set the World on Fire and two singles, and toured internationally. A third album was recorded in Los Angeles but never released.-History:...
with Clive Brooks
Clive Brooks
Clive Colin Brooks is a drummer, best known for his work in the English progressive rock band Egg.-Uriel/Egg:...
, ex-drummer with Egg
Egg (band)
Egg were an English progressive rock band formed in January 1969.-Career:The founding members of the group were Dave Stewart who played organ , Mont Campbell on bass and vocals and drummer Clive Brooks...
.
Studio Albums
- CatapillaCatapilla (album)-Personnel:* Anna Meek - vocals* Dave Taylor – bass guitar* Graham Wilson – guitar* Hugh Eaglestone – saxophone* Robert Calvert – saxophone* Thierry Rheinhardt – woodwind* Malcolm Frith – drums...
(1971) - ChangesChanges (Catapilla album)-Personnel:* Anna Meek – vocals* Carl Wassard – bass guitar* Graham Wilson – guitar* Ralph Rolinson – keyboards* Robert Calvert – saxophone* Brian Hanson – drums...
(1972)