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Affinity

 
Artist: Affinity

Group Members:

Linda Hoyle, Mo Foster, Grant Serpell, Mike Jupp, Lynton Naiff

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Formal Connection With:

The Baskervilles, Jeff Beck, Toe Fat, Killing Floor
  • Formed: 1970
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "1971-72", "Affinity-Origins: The Baskervilles 1965", "If You Live

Biography

Signed by Vertigo in 1970 on the crest of the jazz-rock wave, the short-lived Affinity released only one single and album before splitting. Comprised of young singer Linda Hoyle, bassist Mo Foster, guitarist Mike Jupp, keyboardist Lynton Naiff, and drummer Grant Serpell, a musical maturity was displayed, blending folk, jazz, soul, blues, and elements of contemporary psychedelia and progressive rock. Highly regarded by critics, who praised the young Hoyle's powerful vocals and Naiff's inherent organ skills, it looked as if the band were to have a healthy career. Derek Jewell of The Sunday Times wrote, "Naiff is already a virtuso, soul-style, and the whole group is probably the best new thing heard in the jazz-pop area this year." But although the seven-track album was well received, the band split soon after. To label their work under any one genre is a hard task, and the jazz-rock/blues-rock classification they are usually squeezed into is far from fitting. As with many other late-'60s progressive acts, Affinity was just getting their footing when they split. ~ Jon "Mojo" Mills, All Music Guide
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