Biography
Fumble were an English rock and roll revival group, that formed in 1967 and disbanded in 1982. They had specialised in covering rock and roll classics. Although they were never particularly successful, the band did achieve some recognition appearing at some festivals and on the television programme, Oh Boy!. The group was formed in 1966 in Weston-super-Mare, England, by lead guitarist, lead vocalist Des Henly and bassist, vocalist Mario Ferrari under the name of ‘The Balloons,’ with Sean Mayes on piano, vocals and Barry Pike on drums, vocals . Henly along with Ferrari had been The Iveys (1962 – 1966), along with Remo Ferrari on rhythm guitar and John Weston on drums, later replaced by Bob Davies. In 1971 they changed their name to Fumble and, in September 1972, released this first album, on the EMI-Sovereign record label. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fumble_(band)
Album & Cover
This cover came about when the band could not afford the original cover and it was needed at the printers immediately. So the manager John Sherry reluctantly accepted the cover photo as it was.
Cover Location: Photo taken at home of painter Dougie Fields
Who Did What: Photography and Design: A. Powell. Typography: G. Hardie.
Label: Capitol ST-11125(US), Sovereign SVNA7254(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell.
The Work of Hipgnosis ‘ Walk Away Rene’ Compiled by Hipgnosis and George Hardie.
Tracklist
| Side One It Might As Well Rain Until September One Night Rave On Ebony Eyes Oh Carol The Girl Can’t Help It |
Side Two Hello Mary Lou Take Good Care Of My Baby Nut Rocker (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear Let It Rock Breaking Up Is Hard To Do |
Credits
Producer – John Sherry, Rod Lynton
