Hummingbird were a British rock band, formed in 1974 by Bobby Tench of The Jeff Beck Group and Streetwalkers fame. Hummingbird recorded three successful albums, released by A&M using Ian "Sammy" Samwell as their record producer.[1] The original line up included members of the second Jeff Beck Group, vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench,[2] keyboardist Max Middleton, bassist Clive Chaman, drummer Conrad Isidore and second guitarist Bernie Holland.[3] At the start of sessions for their first album they were joined by Jeff Beck for a brief period but he did not contribute to the album and left to work on his own project.[4] After the first album Bernie Holland was replaced by guitarist Robert Awhai and drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie[5] replaced Isidore[3] on the next two albums,vocalists Madeline Bell and Liza Strike were brought in to compliment the band. They found success mainly in the USA, also in Europe and Japan.
Band Members
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Discography
[3] [6]
Albums
Singles
- "For the Childrens Sake" /"You can keep your money" A&M (1975)
- "Trouble maker"/"Gypsy Skies" A&M (1976)
- "Madatcha"/"Anna's song" (1977)
Notes
References
- Hjort, Chris and Hinman, Doug. Jeff's book : A chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980 : from the Yardbirds to Jazz-Rock. Rock 'n' Roll Research Press, (2000). ISBN 0-9641005-3-3
- Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976. Borderline (2006). Reprinted (2008). ISBN 1899855157
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