Brand X was one of the most prominent British bands working in the genre of… Read Full Bio ↴Brand X was one of the most prominent British bands working in the genre of jazz fusion in the 70s.

Original members were Percy Jones (bass), Robin Lumley (keys), John Goodsall (guitar), and Phil Collins (drums). Further recordings featured a wide variety of different members replacing at times every single core member; these have included , John Giblin (bass), Mike Clarke (drums), Kenwood Dennard (drums), Chuck Burgi (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Preston Heyman (percussion), Peter Robinson (keys), Frank Katz (drums).

Disco Suicide
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01Sun In The Night4:24

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@rk41gator

2y↑8

This is like the best of Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Chick Corea all rolled into a cohesive and musical unit. Superb.

@richcoe9273

40w↑4

When I bought this album in '77 I remember in the credits it read "Recorded at Brighton studios where the curtains are drawn but the rest of the furniture is real"

@179rich

4y↑17

I heard a lot of disrespect for Phil Collins when I was a kid in the 80's. What a bunch of bullshit. I later learned about his great contributions to Brian Eno albums. I just discovered Brand X yesterday and I'm blown away. Much respect for Phil.

@LegendLength

28w

It's partly Phil's fault because he wanted that pop image. I was absolutely shocked when i found out it was him drumming in this song. One of those things you'd just never believe.

@davidstopford3165

4y↑13

Best track on the album imo
Love the drums and percussion.

@Bitterblogger

4y↑1

And the vocalizations!

@flowerlandofjohn

The part in Disco Suicide with the choir and the bells is so beautiful and powerful. I just had to put some double time drums on it: enjoy! ✌🏻🤩
https://youtube.com/shorts/mLGUeoqtpgw?feature=share

@cemegonuts

7y↑40

Some of the best jazz fusion ever created

@michaelm7116

5y↑2

UK,Mahavishnu,one size fits all zappa period,brand x

@rk41gator

3y↑4

@@michaelm7116 Add Weather Report and I completely agree.

@flowerlandofjohn

I cover them all (Zappa, Mahavishnu, Crimson, Beck etc.). Pay me a visit 👍🏻

The part in this one with the choir and the bells is so beautiful and powerful. I just had to put some double time drums on it: enjoy! ✌🏻🤩
https://youtube.com/shorts/mLGUeoqtpgw?feature=share

@PeterMayer

2y↑6

RIP John Goodsall..

@tylerleon8888

8y↑29

One of history's greatest bands that is not a household name. Unjust.

@Richard_Jones

4y↑10

Had a good mate that did a tape for me with Weather Report on one side and Brand X on the other. I really should thank him.

@bigbuck3216

4y↑1

Livestock Album a Must

@user-ir7jz4iq6w

The most brilliant ever recorded, I've still got the album!

@michaelhall9338

34w↑1

The best rock ever

@brucebernardini4107

5y↑11

Fantastic, never find another band like this!! NEVER!!

@XanAxDdu

not among rock bands playing rock, fusion or prog

@michaelhall9338

34w↑2

Jazz harmony goes nutz

@michaelhall9338

34w↑1

Totally the best

@johnault5026

5y↑7

BX came bring you up and mellow you down such blends of jazz rock and fusion....awesome to see live...

@scottweinstein8939

5y↑9

brand x the best of the best never had an album that i did not love i been a follower from day one when they called mascape look in to it

@MrKymco123

jack lancaster

@w.michaelserra2340

Marscape.

@michaelhall9338

34w

This will stand the test of time

@leonguisburg413

5y↑12

Notice a lot of hate for Phil Collins and can't understand why. He's a world class drummer and as much as I would've preferred Genisis to remain progressive or he remained with Brand X---he left his mark.

His drumming here and thru out this album is amazing---and his writing is impeccable. Funny how drummers have these exceptional compostional skills (Cobham, Buddy Miles) to name a few

@XanAxDdu

5y↑3

and a lefty mark hehe

@TheJedimaster6788

3y↑5

people hate on phil collins because it was "the cool thing to do". it was very very odd. he had a HUGE catalogue of music, did a lot of things for different people and groups, while doing genesis stuff AND doing his own thing. he's a musical genius. people tend to cheer you on when you are on your way to the top, then when you get to the top, they make fun of you and want to bring you down. people are weird

@flowerlandofjohn

@geoffpoole483

37w↑2

@@TheJedimaster6788 What Australians call "tall poppy syndrome". I never cared for his solo stuff when it was released but his work with Genesis, Brand X and other artists is phenomenal. It's a great shame he's too physically unwell to play the drums any more.

@stevewilcock4767

5y↑2

Brand X Reading festival 1976.Awesome!!

@massimoperli1696

1y↑2

Robin Lumley passed away today, this piece was composed by him

@richhead8462

Sad to hear, RIP Robin. Brand X music is certainly some of my favorite. Great talent all around, and probably my favorite lineup right here.

@michaelhall9338

34w↑1

I can hear some really cool alt chords

@prioritytree

3y↑8

This was great, waaaay ahead of their time. Say what you want. Who has been creating music like this since?

@andyturner3056

Nobody sadly

@davidstopford3165

4y↑2

Same time as Wind and Wuthering. I think the sheer attack on drums live has played a role in his back being fkd. He must miss playing with both bands. But at least he did it. What an incredible bloke. Great that YouTube have video evidence.

@rixvspinner

17w

This is the best example of Phil Collins great drumming- Disco Suicide. I know he played with Brand X so he could get his chops and some jazz fusion beyond some of the pop drumming he did with Genesis. Although, his drumming on Selling England and The Lamb is pretty damn good so.. what a drummer.

@michaelcavallo6874

6y↑5

Great crescendo!

@flowerlandofjohn

Yes!
The part in Disco Suicide with the choir and the bells is so beautiful and powerful. I just had to put some double time drums on it: enjoy! ✌🏻🤩
https://youtube.com/shorts/mLGUeoqtpgw?feature=share

@JorgeGonzalez-mm3jf

7y↑61

People who think that Phil Collins is a bad drummer are either historically ignorant or consciously malicious.

@gianfrancoludovisi9539

6y↑7

when phil was a serious musician, was one of the best living drummers; different story later... very different

@danielcutting2796

6y↑4

Phil was one of the best compositional drummers and drummer/producer/songwriters. In terms of articulating his approach to drumming, he seems to have instead opted for his career as solo artist and producer. His stardom will forever overshadow his best drumming in the period of 74-80.

It is a shame that he has not bothered to become a drum clinician or method book writer (like Bill Bruford). He was a drummer's drummer when he was still in that genre. Phil might have reached an artistic plateu as a drummer in the 74-80 period that can't be recaptured. He was leading Genesis while getting hired for these ridiculous jazz fusion sessions (Marscape; Peter and the Wolf, The Rock; etc.). Phil's drumming on Lamb Lies Down on Broadway sounds in the vein of Marscape and Peter and the the Wolf (Jack Lancaster is artist, songwriter).

@johnault5026

Jorge Gonzalez p

@giacomoservetti8729

That is correct.

@Beefnhammer

5y↑3

@Diogo My fist question towards that comment was: Who thinks Phil Collins is a bad drummer? I've never heard a bad word said about the guy....not his drumming anyway.

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@michaelhall9338

34w↑1

Hit me like a sledgehammer

@MassimoFava58

6y↑5

Conosco Brand X dal loro primo album del 1976 dove Phil Collins ha potuto finalmente dimostrare tutta la sua abilità di batterista. Le sue scelte hanno poi privilegiato la carriera con Genesis (sempre meno progressive) combinata con la produzione solista che sicuramente ha avuto vantaggi economici e che lo ha reso un "grande della musica", ma senza più coltivare l'arte della batteria dove poteva essere un vero "fenomeno".

@XanAxDdu

3y↑1

mah veramente collins ha sempre fatto quel che voleva, anche con la batteria, intervenendo nel pop rock e nel soul rock producendo e realizzando specifiche metriche al di fuori dei genesis. coi brand x, con peter gabriel, brian eno, philip bailey, tears for fears etcetera nel senso proprio intenso di interventi e collaborazioni. non che devi sempre dimostrare qualcosa ogni volta che realizzi una cosa eh.... quello capita, così succede, capita

@MassimoFava58

@@XanAxDdu Certo....sono d'accordo. Ciao

@angelo84829

grande pezzo.

@danielbaker5091

6y↑4

...instrumentals say it ALL ! ....

@user-mb2im5nv9r

6y↑2

Ciao salute fine MUSIC congratulations

@francocivica5929

8y↑9

Mamma mia!

@starman714

4y↑2

really wanna hear Phil kill it, find Nuclear Burn from the first Brand X album o_O!

@estellesouza179

5y↑2

Sweet.

@michaelhall9338

34w

The rhythm parts

@michaelhall9338

34w

When you play beyond 7ths everything gets un clear

@odedfried-gaon2880

SO freaking good!
#OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic #Audioded

@CyndyLado

41w↑1

Hello Goodsall. Pert. Catz. Lumly. Robinson. David Collins. Bruford. Bozio. Did I miss anyone? Oh yeah. Jones

@michaelhall9338

34w

I used to play a 9th

@michaelhall9338

34w

Listen to those guitar chords

@michaelhall9338

34w

I knew Persey had played with John Williams

@michaelhall9338

34w

Percy James percussion

@michaelhall9338

34w

A lot of alternative 7ths

@darrylthomas815

Ahh... college dorm music 78

@davidriley1847

1y↑2

Live these guys ! Percey

@CyndyLado

41w

Can I get you to remaster for sale in Great Brit. The Dream Returns. Featuring Everlasting Base?

@rainerrutten1101

Oder great music

@Jellybeantiger

5y↑2

best

@CyndyLado

41w

How do you like Brand X studios in Little Lathrop?

@michaelhall9338

34w

That is to say beyond added 7th things get loopy

@CyndyLado

41w

This is George..

@michaelhall9338

34w

I'm having hearing problems now

@michaelhall9338

34w↑1

I always liked Phil Collins

@richhead8462

He’s rippin it here..

@michaelhall9338

34w

When I heard that I said what?

@stephplanec

3y↑2

Percy Jones don't owe anything to Jaco Pastorius!

@michaelhall9338

34w

You can tell your kids

@whitepearl8639

Asteroidesisgold...

@lonniemark6356

615 Philelena

@georgedouglas8048

is it jazzzz

@gianfrancoludovisi9539

5y↑5

before that Phil sold himself to the mainstream...

@TheJedimaster6788

3y↑1

look out! we got a hipster in here ;o

@catherinegrimes2308

Gianfranco Ludovisi, I know that Phil got the blame for Genesis' change in musical direction but I gather that it was Mike Rutherford's idea.

@179rich

Great album title....would've been perfect for another album though....this one isn't exactly rock n roll.

@KR-vk2wx

4y↑2

I would classify this as Jazz Fusion.

@jerryvivanco4898

4y↑1

Wow!!!!!! Clueless!!!!!!

@Dougeroodle

,,,,,,,,,,BUT,,,,, I LIKE IT~!~!!~

@dildonicplague2256

6y↑2

Phil Collins sucks at drums in this band too?

@Spanishdog17

5y↑5

No way he's a beast here and a great song writer too.

@chrissquire8542

...I saw them at the Venue in "79. Didn't need collins then. Thanks for helping start the band Phil. Got awesome after you left

@davidstopford3165

4y↑3

Idiot.

@flowerlandofjohn

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