Mogul Thrash
Encyclopedia
Mogul Thrash was a progressive rock
band from the United Kingdom
active in the early 1970s.
's Brotherhood, which in addition to guitarist Litherland (an alumnus of Colosseum
who formed the group in 1969) also featured guitarist/reedist Michael Rosen (previously of Eclection
), drummer Bill Harrison and the so-called "Dundee Horns" -- saxophonists Roger Ball
and Malcolm Duncan
. With the addition of ex-Splinter singer/bassist John Wetton
, the group rechristened itself Mogul Thrash, debuting in 1970 with the single "Sleeping in the Kitchen"; their self-titled RCA album appeared the following year, going largely unnoticed at home but finding favor throughout much of Europe. However, faced with legal problems with their management, Mogul Thrash was forced to disband shortly after the record's release; while Wetton went on to join Family
and later King Crimson
, Duncan and Ball soon reunited in Average White Band.
Mogul Thrash released just one album, the eponymous Mogul Thrash
(1971). It was produced
by Brian Auger
, who also played piano on one of the tracks. Brian Auger's Oblivion Express featured Robbie McIntosh
on drums, who would later become a founder-member of the Average White Band. When McIntosh died of a drug overdose in 1974, he would be substituted by another Oblivion Express drummer, Steve Ferrone
.
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 from the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
active in the early 1970s.
Biography
British jazz-rock band Mogul Thrash evolved from James LitherlandJames Litherland
James Litherland is an English singer and guitarist. He was born in Salford, England. He is the father of singer/producer James Blake.-Discography:With Colosseum*Those Who Are About To Die Salute You – 1968*Valentyne Suite – 1969...
's Brotherhood, which in addition to guitarist Litherland (an alumnus of Colosseum
Colosseum (band)
Colosseum is a pioneering British progressive jazz-rock band, mixing progressive rock and jazz-based improvisation.-History 1968 - 1971:The band was formed in September 1968 by drummer Jon Hiseman, tenor sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith and bass player Tony Reeves, who had previously worked together...
who formed the group in 1969) also featured guitarist/reedist Michael Rosen (previously of Eclection
Eclection
Eclection were a British-based folk rock band, originally formed in 1967 in London by Norwegian-born Georg Kajanus , Canadian Michael Rosen, Australians Trevor Lucas and Kerrilee Male, and Britisher Gerry Conway...
), drummer Bill Harrison and the so-called "Dundee Horns" -- saxophonists Roger Ball
Roger Ball
Roger Ball is an Associate Professor of Industrial Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in the School of Design and the Leader of Master of Design Practices and the Asian Ergonomics Lab....
and Malcolm Duncan
Malcolm Duncan (musician)
Malcolm "Molly" Duncan is a tenor saxophonist and founding member of Average White Band.Duncan has recorded with Ray Charles, Tom Petty, Buddy Guy, Ben E...
. With the addition of ex-Splinter singer/bassist John Wetton
John Wetton
John Kenneth Wetton is an English bassist, guitarist, keyboardist, singer and songwriter. He was born in Willington, Derbyshire, and grew up in Bournemouth. He has been a professional musician since the late 1960s...
, the group rechristened itself Mogul Thrash, debuting in 1970 with the single "Sleeping in the Kitchen"; their self-titled RCA album appeared the following year, going largely unnoticed at home but finding favor throughout much of Europe. However, faced with legal problems with their management, Mogul Thrash was forced to disband shortly after the record's release; while Wetton went on to join Family
Family (band)
Family were an English rock band that formed in late 1966 and disbanded in October 1973. Their style has been characterised as progressive rock, although their sound often explored other genres, incorporating elements of styles like as folk, psychedelia, acid, jazz fusion and rock and roll...
and later King Crimson
King Crimson
King Crimson are a rock band founded in London, England in 1969. Often categorised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history...
, Duncan and Ball soon reunited in Average White Band.
Mogul Thrash released just one album, the eponymous Mogul Thrash
Mogul Thrash (album)
Mogul Thrash is the sole album by English progressive rock band Mogul Thrash, released in 1971 by RCA Records.- Track listing :Side one# "Something Sad" - 7:36# "Elegy" - 9:36# "Dreams of Glass & Sand" - 5:09# "Going North, Going West" - 12:01...
(1971). It was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Brian Auger
Brian Auger
Brian Auger is a jazz and rock keyboardist, who has specialized in playing the Hammond organ.A jazz pianist, bandleader, session musician and Hammond B3 player, Auger has played or toured with artists such as Rod Stewart, Tony Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Sonny Boy Williamson, Led Zeppelin, Eric Burdon...
, who also played piano on one of the tracks. Brian Auger's Oblivion Express featured Robbie McIntosh
Robbie McIntosh (drummer)
Robbie McIntosh was a Scottish drummer from Dundee, who was a founder-member of the Average White Band. His father was American born actor, Bonar Colleano, who had a successful career in films,especially in the U.K...
on drums, who would later become a founder-member of the Average White Band. When McIntosh died of a drug overdose in 1974, he would be substituted by another Oblivion Express drummer, Steve Ferrone
Steve Ferrone
Steven "Steve" Ferrone is a British drummer.He was a member of the Average White Band, and has recorded and performed with numerous other high-profile acts, including Slash, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Scritti Politti...
.