New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Although, typically considered an off-shoot band for
Genesis legend Phil Collins, UK fusion group
Brand X was much more than that. Featuring several virtuosic musicians (as well as Collins)
Brand X took the genre of fusion to a whole new level of expertise. Along with Collins on drums, the band featured Percy Jones (bass), John Goodsall (guitar) and
Robin Lumley (keyboards), Morris Pert (percussion), with sometimes Mike Clark, Kenward Dennard (drums), Mike Clark (drums), John Giblin (bass),
Peter Robinson (keyboards), and Mike Miller (guitar). Active from 1975-1980,
Brand X was another one of those bands who were beloved by other musicians, and the more discerning critics, but despite everything never had the commercial success they deserved. The band released several critically acclaimed albums on the Charisma label in the UK and Passport label in the US, including 'Unorthodox Behaviour', 'Moroccan Roll', 'Livestock' and 'Product'. Now much to the excitement of
Brand X fans and fusion music fans worldwide, Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing 3 rare live
Brand X titles on CD - "Ronnie
Scotts Live 1976", "Live in San Francisco" and "Live From
Chicago 1978".
Brand X - Ronnie
Scotts Live 1976 (CD)
Sometimes the title of a record is self explanatory. Here we have the legendary jazz fusion band at the legendary London club, when both were at their commercial zenith. The band performs with precision and intensity, and the results are extraordinary.
Tracks:
Unorthodox Behaviour
Malaga Virgen
Improvisation
John Goodsall Guitar
Robin Lumley Keyboards
Percy Jones Bass
Phil Collins Drums
https://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15861
Brand X - Live in San Francisco (CD)
This amazing live recording was taken from a show in San Francisco on November 28, 1977.
Tracks:
Disco Suicide
Access To Data
Malaga Virgen
Earth Dance
Euthanasia Waltz
Deadly Nightshade
John Goodsall Guitar
Robin Lumley Keyboards
Percy Jones Bass
Kenwood Dennard Drums
Morris Pert Percussion
https://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15849/Brand_X-Live_in_San_Francisco.html
Brand X - Live From
Chicago 1978 (CD)
This incandescent set recorded live in
Chicago 1978 shows the band in full force with virtuosic performances!
Tracks:
Earth Dance
The Poke
Access to Data
Dance of the Illegal Aliens
The
Ghost of Mayfield Lodge
The Poke
Morris Pert Percussion
Percy Jones Bass
Mike Clark Drums
Peter Robinson Keyboards
Mike Miller Guitar
https://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15866/Brand_X-Live_From_Chicago_1978.html
HST354CD - Stockholm March 30th 1978
Peter Robinson Keyboards
Morris Pert Percussion
Percy Jones Bass
Mike Miller Guitar
Chuck Burgi Drums
HST355CD - Rochester 1977
John Goodsall Guitar
Percy Jones Bass
Robin Lumley Keyboards
Morris Pert Percussion
Kenwood Dennard Drums
