Jan Dukes De Grey
Jan Dukes De Grey was a short-lived British progressive-folk band. Formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Jan Dukes De Grey was a short-lived British progressive-folk band. Formed in 1969, they were one of the very last prog-rock bands to be signed to Decca's prog label. They originally started out as just a duo (Derek Noy and Michael Bairstow) and were rivals to glam-rock band T. Rex.
Their first album, "Sorcerers" was a typical acid folk album, not particularly adventurous but showcased Noy's and Bairstow's multi-instrumental talents. The album made little impact and is only available through bootleg. Their greatest work was to come - with the addition of drummer Denis Conlan they recorded their masterpiece "Mice And Rats In The Loft" in 1971. Consisting of three lengthy, psych-drenched tracks, it was a lot more free-form than their earlier work and had much more progressive leaning, with use of a large assortment of instruments, even utilizing an orchestra. Sadly the album made little impact, and Jan Dukes De Grey disbanded after its release. After this initial dis-banding, Noy, Dellar, and McElroy joined with musician Nick Griffiths to perform briefly as punk band Rip Snorter through 1976 and the start of 1977.
Then a reincarnated band was put together consisting primarily of Noy, along with Dellar, McElroy, and newly added keyboardist Peter Lemer providing backup. A third album, Strange Terrain, was recorded but not released and the band dissolved permanently shortly afterward. The third, and final, album was finally released in 2010 under the Cherrytree label.
Their first album, "Sorcerers" was a typical acid folk album, not particularly adventurous but showcased Noy's and Bairstow's multi-instrumental talents. The album made little impact and is only available through bootleg. Their greatest work was to come - with the addition of drummer Denis Conlan they recorded their masterpiece "Mice And Rats In The Loft" in 1971. Consisting of three lengthy, psych-drenched tracks, it was a lot more free-form than their earlier work and had much more progressive leaning, with use of a large assortment of instruments, even utilizing an orchestra. Sadly the album made little impact, and Jan Dukes De Grey disbanded after its release. After this initial dis-banding, Noy, Dellar, and McElroy joined with musician Nick Griffiths to perform briefly as punk band Rip Snorter through 1976 and the start of 1977.
Then a reincarnated band was put together consisting primarily of Noy, along with Dellar, McElroy, and newly added keyboardist Peter Lemer providing backup. A third album, Strange Terrain, was recorded but not released and the band dissolved permanently shortly afterward. The third, and final, album was finally released in 2010 under the Cherrytree label.
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