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U.K. were a short-lived British progressive rock supergroup active from 1977 through 1980.
In September 1976, singer/bassist John Wetton and drummer Bill Bruford, alumni of King Crimson, worked on forming a band with Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman. The project was stopped by Wakeman’s label. According to Bruford, “A&M Records were unwilling to let their ‘star,’ Wakeman, walk off with a used, slightly soiled King Crimson rhythm section, and the idea failed.”
Determined to work together, Bruford and Wetton next asked guitarist Robert Fripp to reform King Crimson which Fripp had disbanded in 1974. When Fripp declined, Bruford and Wetton decided that each would bring in a musician of his choice to formulate a band. Wetton brought in keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson, whom Wetton knew from his work with Roxy Music in 1976 – “stealing” him from Frank Zappa. Bruford recruited guitarist Allan Holdsworth (formerly of Soft Machine and Gong) who had played guitar on Bruford’s 1977 debut solo album, Feels Good to Me.
U.K. released their self-titled début album in 1978 and followed it with a supporting tour.
Following two lengthy American tours (June-October 1978), first Holdsworth and then Bruford departed U.K. over musical differences, going on to form the jazz rock fusion group Bruford. After the departure of Bruford and Holdsworth, U.K. didn’t bring in another guitarist.
In September 1976, singer/bassist John Wetton and drummer Bill Bruford, alumni of King Crimson, worked on forming a band with Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman. The project was stopped by Wakeman’s label. According to Bruford, “A&M Records were unwilling to let their ‘star,’ Wakeman, walk off with a used, slightly soiled King Crimson rhythm section, and the idea failed.”
Determined to work together, Bruford and Wetton next asked guitarist Robert Fripp to reform King Crimson which Fripp had disbanded in 1974. When Fripp declined, Bruford and Wetton decided that each would bring in a musician of his choice to formulate a band. Wetton brought in keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson, whom Wetton knew from his work with Roxy Music in 1976 – “stealing” him from Frank Zappa. Bruford recruited guitarist Allan Holdsworth (formerly of Soft Machine and Gong) who had played guitar on Bruford’s 1977 debut solo album, Feels Good to Me.
U.K. released their self-titled début album in 1978 and followed it with a supporting tour.
Following two lengthy American tours (June-October 1978), first Holdsworth and then Bruford departed U.K. over musical differences, going on to form the jazz rock fusion group Bruford. After the departure of Bruford and Holdsworth, U.K. didn’t bring in another guitarist.
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idnno wrote:
I suppose the correct way to write the band's name is to put dots after letters - U.K. Look at the debut album cover.
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elderdruid44 wrote:
This is the best band that nobody's ever heard of.
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Arimanius666 wrote:
Great band
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Bentwick09 wrote:
Night After Night......................................... :)
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semenretentum wrote:
Danger Money is fucking great
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LordPuzz wrote:
Недавно услышал, вникаю.Здорово.
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Iamrus wrote:
Очень даже!!
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User145 wrote:
Круто!
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s0ber wrote:
Lucky you! I was born 6 years later...
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thrash07 wrote:
I saw them play live in 1978 in Chicago twice they were great.
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xcannibalx wrote:
thi band is amazing
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markmcl74 wrote:
Hi UK fans, I have started a new forum for all lovers of Prog called the 'Wonderful World of Progressive Rock' I plan to have Polls, votes and lively discussion - Latest vote - which is the best ever Prog album cover...come along and vote...the link is: http://www.last.fm/group/Wondeful+World+of+Progressive+Rock
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cogsncogs wrote:
With Wetton, Bruford, Holdsworth and Jobson you just can't go wrong here! Not one "dud" on their self titled debut!
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timskinner1 wrote:
Rendevouz 6:02!
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williamyeats wrote:
I'd like to invite all John Wetton followers to visit my small group, http://www.last.fm/group/Mellotron+Gramary. I believe it's all about mellotron, flute and other instruments building so special atmosphere, and unheard in mainstream rock - if you think in similar way, please join :)
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rainy-taxi wrote:
Really a great classic prog rock band. I really hope that Eddie gives UK a real prog comeback in the new incarnation of UKG.
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Akiamemoto wrote:
yeah, Rendezvous 6:02 is incredible!
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Snardfhat wrote:
UK's Alaska, an undiscovered continent of keyboard wizardry
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Dreamer1985 wrote:
rendezvous 6:02 is awesome!
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AlvoDT wrote:
Now I know why my father loved his whole life this band.... and I'll get to love it as well or maybe more... who knows? So much awesomeness here!
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