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TOE FAT ~ TOE FAT / TOE FAT TWO BGO 278 (Barcode: 5017261202789) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1969 - 1970 Released: 1995 1st and 2nd albums by short-lived British proto-Prog band Toe FatFind albums by this artist, founded by vocalist Cliff BennettFind albums by this artist, a veteran of UK Rock scene in the 1960s, and including an impressive lineup consisting of future Jethro TullFind albums by this artist bassist John GlascockFind albums by this artist and future Uriah HeepFind albums by this artist founders keyboardist / guitarist Ken HensleyFind albums by this artist and drummer Lee KerslakeFind albums by this artist. Bennett´s impressive vocal abilities and the band´s instrumental strength turned the band into a notable unit, which played powerful Rock music with many Prog elements, similar to early Deep PurpleFind albums by this artist and other proto-Prog outfits. Unfortunately the band never achieved much success, despite their grueling touring schedule both in UK and USA, which led to their demise just after one year of activity and two studio albums. By the time the second album was recorded, almost at the end of their days, Hensley and Kerslake left the band and were replaced by Alan KendallFind albums by this artist and John´s brother Brian GlascockFind albums by this artist. The second album is even more Prog oriented, with longer tracks and more instrumental solos. In retrospect these two almost forgotten albums reflect perfectly the UK scene at the end of the 1960s with Rock becoming heavier and louder, transforming in the process into Prog. Listening to this music, which still holds all its merits, is still quite an experience and surely deserves to be re-visited, not only for nostalgia´s sake. Worth investigating!

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