Family was a highly respected and revered band that enlivened the Seventies' rock scene with a dynamic stage act and
a succession of inventive and memorable albums.
Hailing from Leicester, England, the group was fronted by Roger Chapman - a charismatic personality with a demonic
aura - who delighted in smashing tambourines to bits, while singing such anthems as 'The Weaver's Answer'. Although
dubbed 'a progressive rock' group, Family was grittier than contemporaries Yes or Genesis.
Their 1972 Top 20 hit 'Burlesque' has a funky feel, enhanced by Charlie Whitney's irresistible guitar riff. The song is
among the highlights of 'Bandstand', their sixth album, first released in 1972, with a distinctive cover depicting a vintage
TV set. We have included all nine original tracks on this CD, as well as four bonus tracks that include 'live' performances
of Family favourites 'No Mules Fool,' 'Good News - Bad News' and 'The Weaver's Answer'.
Here is a chance to revaluate a band that thrilled audiences at festivals and clubs throughout the heyday of classic British
rock. Lavish original artwork, featuring
the classic John Kosh designed cut-out
50s tv set, faithfully reproduced for CD
format.
4 bonus tracks.-Expertly remastered - superb sound quality.-First production run will be a strictly
LIMITED EDITION of 4000 copies only:
Original vinyl artwork in square die-cut
CD digi-sleeve format (card wallet - no plastic)
plus inserted fold-out poster
