The band's combination of blues, soul and garage rock wasn't all that popular in Ireland, but the group influenced the next generation of rock musicians to nearly as great a degree as bands that led the British Invasion vanguard. The band was formed and fronted by Van Morrison between 1963 and 1966. It broke up and reunited several times after Morrison's departure.
Irish Roots:
Formed in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1963.
Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) – then making a living as a session musician – was among the players who were called in to "clean up" some of the band's instrumental tracks during a 1964 recording session.
Among the band's more popular singles were "Gloria," "Here Comes the Night" and "Mystic Eyes."
Band Members:
Van Morrison – vocals, harmonica
Billy Harrison – guitar
Eric Wrixen – keyboards
Alan Henderson – bass
Ronnie Millings – drums
Irish Roots:
Formed in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1963.
Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) – then making a living as a session musician – was among the players who were called in to "clean up" some of the band's instrumental tracks during a 1964 recording session.
Among the band's more popular singles were "Gloria," "Here Comes the Night" and "Mystic Eyes."
Band Members:
Van Morrison – vocals, harmonica
Billy Harrison – guitar
Eric Wrixen – keyboards
Alan Henderson – bass
Ronnie Millings – drums