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Bakerloo was a blues rock power trio named after the London Underground line of the same name. Formed in 1968 during the boom of the British Blues Revival, the three extremely talented session musicians, led by Dave „Clem“ Clempson (g, p, hpd, harm, voc), Terry Poole (b, voc) and Keith Baker (dr), played a guitar-driven blues rock with influences of psychedelia and jazz. After a highly acclaimed performance as the support act for Led Zeppelin at the Marquee Club in London, John Peel became aware of the band and featured them on his „Top Gear“ programme. They eventually landed a record deal for an album from EMI/Harvest. It was released in August 1969 and was produced by Gus Dudgeon (who later became famous for his work with David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Elton John). Unfortunately, it remained their only LP. By the time of its release, the band had already split up and never became famous.
With its exciting mix of blues, psychedelic, jazz and other influences, characterised by the outstanding guitar playing of Clem Clempson, it remains one of the most sought-after albums of English progressive blues rock to this day.
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