BWR140 ANDROMEDA - s/t Lp + 7 inch + 3 inserts with original John Du Cann Sketches and 2 reproductions of original posters of late 60s concerts.

NEW EDITION of one of the hidden treasures of the English psych-progressiva era of the late sixties: ANDROMEDA "Same" originally released by RCA in 1969.
This new edition has released with the single Keep Out 'Cos I'm Dying / Go Your Way, the cover will maintain the original artwork with special laminated cover and in addition there are 3 inserts with original John Du Cann Sketches and 2 reproductions of original posters of late 60s concerts.
A different limited edition has a 36 pages scrapbook and another booklet with 11 paintings by John Du Cann. A really must have for collectors and a really great documentary of the feeling and spirit of that magic era.
thanks to Mr. Willi Oertel for providing this incredible material.

ANDROMEDA was a blend of psychedelic, progressive, jazz and hard rock power trio which lasted only enough to release one album. They were formed back in '68, by John Du Cann, later of ATOMIC ROOSTER, after the break of his previous band, THE ATTACK. Du Cann (guitar), along with Mick Hawksworth (bass) and Jack Collins (drums), recorded a psychedelic rock project named THE FIVE DAY WEEK STRAW PEOPLE, being a concept album much praised by collectors nowadays. After recording this project, the three decided to form a band, who was called ANDROMEDA. The band started to gig, record demos, live material, etc, but without and recording contract.
In '69, they were helped by John Peel, after recording sessions in Top Gear programme. It was arranged for them to record a single, by RCA, in Peel's label Dandelion; later they signed a contract to record an album, self titled. The band had some disagreements with Peel by the time Collins left, being substituted by Ian McLane, and they broke the contract. Though the band toured with BLACK SABBATH, recorded several live radio performances and even Pete Townshend from THE WHO showed his interest to produce their album, nothing turned out as expected, but they could hold a contract with RCA, were they released their only, self- titled album in '69. The album was acclaimed by critics, but had no great success among the public, so they never released another material again. Du Cann left in late 69' going to form Atomic Rooster, along with Vincent Crane and Carl Palmer from ARTHUR BROWN BAND. The other members tried to continue with new guitarists, but the band soon split....


TRACK LIST:

Side a:
1) TOO OLD
2) DAY OF THE CHANGE
3) AND NOW THE SUN SHINES
4) TURNS TO DUST
Discovery
Sanctuary
Determination

Side b:
1) RETURN TO SANITY
Breakdown
Hope
Conclusion
2) THE REASON
3) I CAN STOP THE SUN
4) WHEN TO STOP
The Traveller
Turning Point
Journey’s End

7 inch:
KEEP OUT ‘COS I’M DYING
GO YOUR WAY


Personnel:
John Cann - guitar, vocals
Mick Hawksworth - bass, vocals
Ian Mcshane – drums







21st September 2011:
JOHN DU CANN 1946-2011
John died suddenly of a suspected heart attack and was best known for his work with ATOMIC ROOSTER where he was lead singer on their Hit Singles “Tomorrow Night” and “Devils Answer” (which he wrote). As a prolific songwriter and respected guitarist with his beloved Fender Telecaster John formed a number of significant psychedelic and progressive rock bands in the 60’s and 70’s including ATTACK, ANDROMEDA, BULLET and HARD STUFF. He also had a solo UK Hit Single in 1979 with “Don’t Be a Dummy”
John also was in 1974 on a German Tour, guitarist with THIN LIZZY. In 1977 he paired with Francis Rossi of STATUS QUO to produce his solo album “The World’s Not Big Enough”
In the early 80’s because of the dawning of NWOBHM he reformed ATOMIC ROOSTER with Vincent Crane and Paul Hammond (both of whom are now deceased) but by 1983 the band folded for the final time CATALOG