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Today remembered as the very first band that Elton John was ever in, Bluesology has a much more venerable background than that biographical happenstance would lead one to believe. Originally started as a quartet in Middlesex just as the British blues revival was reaching younger musicians, Bluesology was part of the first-wave of British blues bands, predating bands such as the Rolling Stones and the Animals and were almost contemporaneous with Alexis Korner's original Blues Inc., although the group's members were younger. Reg Dwight (keyboards), Stuart Brown (guitar), Rex Bishop (bass), and Mick Inkpen (drums) were the core of the group when it first began playing around London, mostly backing visiting American stars such as Doris Troy, Major Lance, and the Blue Belles featuring Patti LaBelle, and also occasionally touring Europe, where British blues found itself held in high esteem (higher, perhaps, than it was at home). Long John Baldry later picked them up as his backing band following the dissolution of the Hoochie Coochie Men, and he expanded the group to a nonet, adding cornetist Marc Charig, saxman Elton Dean, and guitarist Neil Hubbard and Caleb Quaye. Reg Dwight quickly tired of working with Baldry and exited to embark on a solo career, ultimately changing his name to Elton John. When Baldry switched from R&B to ballads, the group split with him to embark on a solo career. When Baldry himself switched from R&B to pop ballads, the group struck out on its own again, with Stuart Brown as the defacto leader. Surprisingly, given their years in the business, Bluesology only ever cut three singles, two -- "Come Back Baby" and "Mister Frantic" -- for Fontana Records under their own name and a third -- "Since I Found You Baby" -- for Polydor as "Stu Brown and Bluesology." The group is remembered mostly for the Elton John connection (and several of its members did play on his records), but its singles have occasionally appeared on different anthologies and collections. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide ADVERTISEMENT
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Did Elton John have a job before he was a singer?
As far as anyone knows, he was the pianist for his first band Bluesology.
What was Elton John's name when he was back up for Patricia's label?
His real name is Reginald Dwight, so he was probably still known by this name, or else simply as 'Reg'. He only adopted the name Elton John in 1968, as a tribute to the saxophonist Elton Dean from his old band Bluesology and also to Long John Baldry, for whom Bluesology were backing group in the mid to late '60s.
Was Elton John ever in a musical group?
Yes, during the mid 60's, he was in a band called Bluesology, but they never released any songs or albums. That's right. Before that, he was in a short-lived band called The Corvettes, who did mostly R&B material. Bluesology acted as backing group for a number of visiting American soul stars, and in '66 were invited to become the official backing group for Long John Baldry, ending up doing 16 gigs with him at London's now-defunct Marquee Club. Elton adopted the surname of John in tribute to Baldry.
What is Elton John earliest recordings?
His first album was in 1969 and called "Empty Sky" but there are recordings prior. Recordings date back to when he was in a band called Bluesology (mid-late 60's) and when he went solo (1967) The first song he recorded is called scarecrow. there is an album of unreleased songs from then.
What bands did Elton John play with?
His name's origins: - Elton was from Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean - Hercules [his middle name] was not from the ancient myth, but the name of a horse on one of his favorite comedy shows [uh... I think.] - John was from his friend Long John Baldry He was born in Middlesex, England.
When did Bluesology end?
Bluesology ended in 1968.
Did Elton John have a job before he was a singer?
As far as anyone knows, he was the pianist for his first band Bluesology.
What group was Elton John in in the sixties?
Bluesology
What was Elton John's name when he was back up for Patricia's label?
His real name is Reginald Dwight, so he was probably still known by this name, or else simply as 'Reg'. He only adopted the name Elton John in 1968, as a tribute to the saxophonist Elton Dean from his old band Bluesology and also to Long John Baldry, for whom Bluesology were backing group in the mid to late '60s.
Which famous singer got his stage name from two members associated with bluesology?
Elton John
Was Elton John ever in a musical group?
Yes, during the mid 60's, he was in a band called Bluesology, but they never released any songs or albums. That's right. Before that, he was in a short-lived band called The Corvettes, who did mostly R&B material. Bluesology acted as backing group for a number of visiting American soul stars, and in '66 were invited to become the official backing group for Long John Baldry, ending up doing 16 gigs with him at London's now-defunct Marquee Club. Elton adopted the surname of John in tribute to Baldry.
What was Elton John's first song?
His first recorded single was called Scarecrow,co-written with Bernie Taupin and released in 1967. It followed on from his time in his first band Bluesology, which became Long John Baldry's backing group in '66 and performed with him 16 times at London's Marquee Club (although he had been in a band called The Corvettes before this).However, his first ever song to actually be sung is difficult to identify, as he began performing publicly at the age of only 15 in 1962 as a pianist at the Northwood Hills Hotel in London. He covered numbers by Jim Reeves and Ray Charles, as well as some material he had written himself.
What is Elton John earliest recordings?
His first album was in 1969 and called "Empty Sky" but there are recordings prior. Recordings date back to when he was in a band called Bluesology (mid-late 60's) and when he went solo (1967) The first song he recorded is called scarecrow. there is an album of unreleased songs from then.
How old was Elton John when he started his career?
He started a musical career with a small band by the name of Bluesology in 1965, at which point he was 18 years old. He started a solo musical career in 1967 (he was 20 years old) when he met his lyricist, Bernie Taupin, with whom he writes songs to this day. He released his debut single in 1968, "I've Been Loving You", when he was 21. He was 22 when he released his debut album, "Empty Sky", in 1969.
Is band a collective noun?
The noun 'band' is a standard collective noun for:a band of coatimundia band of coyotesa band of gorillasa band of jackdawsa band of jaysa band of mena band of mongoosesa band of musiciansa band of piratesa band of ploversa band of robbersa band of thievesThe noun 'band' is a collective noun when used for a group of people or things. It is not a collective noun when used as a synonym for a 'strip', as in watch band or rubber band.
What is the Welsh word for band?
Band: band seindorf: band mintai: band, troop
What bands did Elton John play with?
His name's origins: - Elton was from Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean - Hercules [his middle name] was not from the ancient myth, but the name of a horse on one of his favorite comedy shows [uh... I think.] - John was from his friend Long John Baldry He was born in Middlesex, England.
