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Guildford, Surrey, England (1971 – 1984, 1991 – present)
Camel is a progressive rock group from Guildford, Surrey, England. They formed circa 1964 when brothers Andrew and Ian Latimer got together with their respective friends Alan Butcher and Richard Over to form The Phantom Four. The band played extensively around their hometown of Guildford, Surrey before changing their name to Strange Brew. The group performed mainly cover tunes until mid-1968 when Ian Latimer quit to get married.
Andrew Latimer and Alan Butcher placed an ad in the Surrey Advertiser for a bass player to which Doug Ferguson responded. On 13th November 1968 Ferguson arrived for an audition and promptly impressed the duo with his confidence, a ‘fat’ bass sound, excellent gear (Fender jazz bass, 2 Vox T-60 cabs with amps) and his own roadie! He was offered the gig on the spot. The new blues orientated trio was called… THE BREW. Shortly after joining The Brew, Ferguson told Latimer about an exciting drummer he knew. Andy Ward joined THE BREW at the tender age of 14 and the heart of Camel had begun to take shape.
Ferguson rapidly proved himself to be a great asset with his talent for getting the band attention and gigs. He was also very good at coaxing the promised fees out of promoters, who often protested they didn’t have the money on hand. As a result, THE BREW enjoyed a steady stream of performance dates and recorded their first demo, ‘Crossroads’ in which DJM Records seemed to show interest but the trio were disappointed to learn that it was only in using them as a backing band for another of their artists, Philip Goodhand-Tait.
Ferguson rapidly proved himself to be a great asset with his talent for getting the band attention and gigs. He was also very good at coaxing the promised fees out of promoters, who often protested they didn’t have the money on hand. As a result, THE BREW enjoyed a steady stream of performance dates and recorded their first demo, ‘Crossroads’ in which DJM Records seemed to show interest but the trio were disappointed to learn that it was only in using them as a backing band for another of their artists, Philip Goodhand-Tait.
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| FULL TRACK Obligado | 6:13 |
| FULL TRACK Neon | 6:38 |
| FULL TRACK Zig Zag | 6:13 |
| FULL TRACK Boogie Nights | 6:52 |
| FULL TRACK Meltin Pot | 7:09 |
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Charmer023 wrote:
I love Camel!)))))))))
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Ulugbek_K wrote:
Обожаю верблюдов! Особенно кумыс.
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necromaniac__ wrote:
my favorite is RAJAZ
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tricksiebzehn wrote:
Too bad, Moonmadness isn't even nearly as good as Mirage...
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CasiniProjekt wrote:
Hey, please check out my music, its free! http://cassiniprojekt.bandcamp.com/ or http://www.last.fm/music/The+Cassini+Projekt/Blind+Vision Also check out my new music video, I did the CG http://youtu.be/wL5A88cuxwY
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tricksiebzehn wrote:
Thanks, I will try Moonmadness ;)
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napalmjesus wrote:
R.I.P Peter Bardens who passed away exactly 10 years ago. Listening to A Nod And A Wink right now which was dedicated to him.
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Masafaka wrote:
Moonmadness is even better than Mirage :))
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Camoes93 wrote:
@tricksiebzehn: The self-titled, extreme masterpiece. Snow Goose and Moonmadness are good options too
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tricksiebzehn wrote:
Album Mirage is awesome, which Camel album you would recommend to listen further? (And wich is similar to Mirage?)
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edefakiel wrote:
RIP Pete Bardens. one of the my musical heroes.(19 June 1945 in Westminster, London - 22 January 2002) long live latimer, earth still needs true musicians. [2]
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gokn wrote:
RIP Pete Bardens. one of the my musical heroes.(19 June 1945 in Westminster, London - 22 January 2002) long live latimer, earth still needs true musicians.
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BlackKing999 wrote:
One of the greatest prog bands, by far.[2] if not the best!
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marianegrrrl wrote:
THIS IS THE BAND
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Atreidezz wrote:
Some bands need some time to get used to. Some bands are catchy and you can get used to them quick. Camel... Camel is love from first listen. I am glad I decided to listen to this band.
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anthonyladon wrote:
Oh yes, Rajaz.. Amazing album!
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eindrzej wrote:
Rajaz is one of my favourite albums ever!
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Skroll_Lateral wrote:
Cloak And Dagger Man.
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keeepasecret wrote:
Vopos <3
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kivilife wrote:
Stationary Traveller is just amazing, same as the album and the god damn song. Just, masterpiece.
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