Biography
The Gods were an English group founded in 1965. The original band members included Mick Taylor (later with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and The Rolling Stones), Brian Glascock, his brother John (later with Jethro Tull), keyboardist Ken Hensley (later with Uriah Heep) and Joe Konas. Lee Kerslake (drums) joined in 1967 and would later also play in Uriah Heep. Greg Lake (later of Emerson Lake Palmer fame) joined in 1967 and left the band after approximately one year. Taylor, Glascock and Glascock were schoolmates from Hatfield and had been playing together as The Juniors (or The Strangers), a band they formed in 1962. Also part of this band were Malcolm Collins (vocals) and Alan Shacklock (guitar). They eventually signed with EMI / Columbia Records. Their first 7″ single (Columbia DB7339) appeared in 1964 (“There’s a Pretty Girl”/”Pocket Size”). In 1965, the line-up changed. Mick Taylor continued to play guitar and teamed up with Hensley (organ/vocals). They also added Konas (guitar/vocals) and changed their name to “The Gods”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gods_(band)
Album & Cover
Flip-back cover laminated on front only.
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Cover Design – Hipgnosis
Label: Columbia SCX 6372(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Side One To Samuel A Son Eight O’Clock In The Morning He’s Growing Sticking Wings On Flies Lady Lady Penny Dear Long Time, Sad Time, Bad Time Five To Three Autumn |
Side Two Yes I Cry Groozy Momma I Need Candlelight Lovely Anita |
Credits
Bass, Vocals – Brian Glascock
Drums, Vocals – Lee Kerslake
Guitar, Vocals – Joe Konas
Keyboards, Vocals – Ken Hensley
Producer – David A. Paramor
