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BROKEN GLASS ~ BROKEN GLASS MYSTIC 195 (Barcode: 604388678723) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1975 Released: 2006 Only album by the short-lived UK group Broken GlassFind albums by this artist. Formed by singer / guitarist Stan WebbFind albums by this artist (founder and leader of the great blues group Chicken ShackFind albums by this artist), Broken Glass was his only attempt to enter the rock scene. The group included no less then three great guitar players (Webb, Miller AndersonFind albums by this artist and Robbie BluntFind albums by this artist) and stylistically resembled other rock groups, which had a strong blues background like FreeFind albums by this artist and Bad CompanyFind albums by this artist. Most of the songs are written (or co-written) by Webb, with his husky voice (occasionally resembling Captain BeefheartFind albums by this artist) being perfect for this kind of material. Although the group had all the ingredients to become a huge success, things turned out differently and they disbanded shortly after the album was recorded. The album disappeared from the shelves almost immediately and soon became a rare collector’s item. It’s great to have this little gem back in circulation.

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CHICKEN SHACK ~ THE COMPLETE BLUE HORIZON SESSIONS BLUE HORIZON 673494 ~ UK ~ Blues Recorded: 1968 - 1970 British producer and blues enthusiast Mike VernonFind albums by this artist started the Blue HorizonFind albums on this label label in 1965 in order to release some American blues recordings and soon after also original British blues Artists appearing on the scene as a result of the British Blues Revival, which happened in the late 1960’s. In 1967 the label signed a distribution deal with a major (CBSFind albums on this label) and took off. Their first act was the excellent group Chicken ShackFind albums by this artist, soon to be followed by no other than Fleetwood MacFind albums by this artist. Between 1967 and 1970 Chicken Shack recorded some of the best and most interesting British blues for the label, all of which is collected here, including of course their four albums: 40 Blue Fingers Freshly Packed & Ready To ServeFind albums with this title (recorded 1968), O. K. Ken?Find albums with this title (recorded 1968), 100 Ton ChickenFind albums with this title (recorded 1969) and AcceptFind albums with this title (recorded 1970). Led by Stan WebbFind albums by this artist, a virtuoso blues guitarist, and featuring the talents of Christine PerfectFind albums by this artist (who was to defect after the first two albums and join Fleetwood Mac after marrying one of their members) they played some of the tastiest and most well developed white blues material ever. The first two albums are pure blues and the next two show increasing rock tendencies, still very much blues based of course. This beautiful Box Set is an absolute must for every blues lover and an indispensable piece of the British blues history.

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STAN WEBB ~ BLACK NIGHT INDIGO 2064 ~ UK ~ Blues Legendary UK blues guitarist / singer and founder of Chicken ShackFind albums by this artist ( one of the most important UK blues groups in the late 1960`s) Stan WebbFind albums by this artist is caught here live playing some of the most heart-breaking blues you`ll ever hear. A masterful player and a true blues scholar Webb is always a source of inspiration and admiration. This is blues as it should sound!

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