Colosseum

Elegy – The Recordings 1968-1971 Coffret

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Colosseum was formed in 1968, thanks to the original idea of virtuoso drummer Jon Hiseman and saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith (who had played together in the Graham Bond Organization and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers). Teaming up with bassist Tony Reeves and keyboardist Dave Greenslade, the band's lineup was completed with the recruitment of guitarist and singer James Litherland. Their first album, "Those About to Die Salute You," was one of the first successful attempts to fuse jazz, blues, and rock, reaching 15th place on the UK album charts. Their second album, "Valentyne Suite," was the first to be released on the Progressive Vertigo label and spent nine weeks in the UK charts, peaking at number 15. The centerpiece of the album was the three-part "Valentyne Suite," which earned the band critical acclaim and is now considered a significant milestone in the early days of progressive rock. In the United States and Canada, the album appeared in a different form in 1970 under the name "The Grass is Greener," remixed and featuring new member Dave "Clem" Clempson (guitar, vocals), who replaced James Litherland in the band. The album also included a series of previously unreleased songs in the UK. Released on Vertigo in December 1970, "Daughter of Time" heralded another lineup change within the band, with new recruits Mark Clarke (bass) and distinctive lead singer Chris Farlowe. The album spent five weeks in the UK Top 30. A series of concerts in the UK was recorded in 1971 and released in June of the same year as the double LP "Colosseum Live," a Top 20 hit in the UK. Colosseum disbanded in October 1971 but was set to reform in 1994. This version from Esoteric Recordings also includes bonus studio tracks and an additional CD of other live recordings from 1971.

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