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).

Unorthodox Behaviour
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Act Of Will Suburban streets where you can't hide A million fires must h…
April Alive When time cast away with you I fell the prism on…
Don Don't you make any trouble Don't you break any bubble If you…
Don't Make Waves Don't you make any trouble Don't you break any bubble If you…

Malaga Virgen West end girls Sometimes you're better off dead There's a g…
Nuclear Burn [Instrumental]…
Soho The streets of Soho Ah, that's where your kids go The street…

Sun In The Night भास्वत् सायम् सर्व समाचिनोति शाश्वत उद्धार ज्योतिस् अविसर…

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01Nuclear Burn6:20

02Euthanasia Waltz5:39

03Born Ugly8:13

04Smacks Of Euphoric Hysteria4:26

05Unorthodox Behaviour8:26

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06Running On Three4:38

07Touch Wood3:02

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@PIPEHEAD

1y↑2

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Brand X (disambiguation).
Brand X
Origin London, England
Genres Jazz fusion
Years active 1974–1980, 1992–1999, 2016–2021
Labels Charisma, Passport
Brand X were a British jazz fusion band formed in London in 1974. They were active until 1980, followed by a reformation between 1992 and 1999, and were active following a 2016 reunion until 2021. Members have included John Goodsall (guitar),[1] Percy Jones (bass), Robin Lumley (keyboards), and Phil Collins (drums). Jones was the sole constant member throughout the band's existence until October 2020 when he left the band.[2] Founding member Goodsall died on 10 November 2021 and Lumley died on 9 March 2023.[3][4][5]

History
1974–1980: First incarnation

Brand X co-founder Percy Jones
In 1974, rehearsals began for developing a five-piece instrumental jazz fusion group at Island Studios in London, which was set to include Percy Jones on bass and Phil Collins (of Genesis) on drums. They h

@philipatoz

3y↑2

Many "high hats" off to you, Phil Collins - in your prime, few peers! I actually
saw them not too long after this was released - they briefly toured small
U.S. venues in a big van '77 or '78?). But Phil wasn't with them - think he
had other commitments, at the last moment, and I can't for the life of me
think of whom the drummer was. I just remember being bummed it wasn't
Phil. But they played fantastic in a pretty small club in Atlanta - who
knows where? This LP still holds up quite remarkably. I really got
tired of most fusion bands very quickly (mindless fast riffing, etc.),
but these guys were mostly different, interesting, tasteful, and fun to watch and
listen to. Classy stuff. Geesh, that was 44 years ago!

@gelubatir9794

2y↑3

Brand X - Unorthodox Behaviour(TrackList
00:00 - Nuclear Burn
06:23 - Euthanasia Waltz
12:03 - Born Ugly
20:18 - Smacks Of Euphoric Hysteria
24:48 - Unorthodox Behavior
33:18 - Running On ThreeJohn Goodsall – electric and acoustic guitars
Robin Lumley – electric and acoustic pianos, Moog synthesizer, string synthesizer on "Nuclear Burn", Echoplex on "Smacks of Euphoric Hysteria"
Percy Jones – electric and acoustic basses, marimba on "Unorthodox Behaviour"
Phil Collins – drums, percussion, vibraphone on "Euthanasia Waltz"
Additional musician
Jack Lancaster – soprano saxophone on "Touch Wood"
37:57 - Touch WoodPersonnel

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@jamiepastman5594

2y↑118

If anyone ever tells you Phil wasn't a good drummer, this album is your best evidence he was. He was at his peak on this record. Buddy Rich gave it the highest compliment, so if you don't believe me, believe Buddy. The drum parts on this record are technically amazing, but more importantly they are very melodic, you remember each riff he plays like it's a counter melody. Also should be mentioned that engineer Dennis McKay mixed this record. He was the engineer all the fusion drummers of that era wanted. His mix on Return To Forever's "Romantic Warrior" made him famous, after that, everyone wanted him. Gong "Expresso" (aka Gazeus) is another record featuring McKay's fusion mixing genius, with the great Pierre Moerlin on drums.

@The-Silliest-Billy

2y↑8

My first exposure to Phil was the Tarzan soundtrack as a little child, my second was "Sudio" or whatever, and I'd written him off entirely until hearing this stuff. Shows ya how far marketing goes: most people think "in the air tonight" is some of his best work lol

@chiefinspectorshine

1y↑5

@jamir pastman: Funny you should mention "Romantic Warrior". Ever since I got turned onto Brand X, I always saw them as Britain's answer to Return To Forever. 👍🏾👍🏾

@PIPEHEAD

1y↑2

@Chief Inspector Shine Funny you should mention RW, I just got a copy a couple of days ago but haven't listened to it yet. I'm on a bit of a nostalgia trip at the mo. I think it's fair to say these guys have a more convincing Rock edge, and vice versa - no surprises there .................

@chiefinspectorshine

1y↑3

@Paul Peers So I guess when I say Britian's answer, it's not so much genre as feel. To me, no one sounds like RTF and in the same vein, no one sounds like Brand X. God knows I miss both bands. The level of musicianship? Jaw dropping. Enjoy "Romantic Warrior" when you get a chance, my friend. 👍🏾

@PIPEHEAD

1y↑2

@Chief Inspector Shine I'll be doing that any day now, and of course times have changed, there's also some juicy footage on YouTube ! ! !

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@ajadrew

2y↑19

I'm 64 & have all the vinyl still - Love it 👍😊

@louistescum2018

2y↑3

You have a valuable collection there. Enter a title on Amazon and see the.pricing, your jaws will drop.

@ajadrew

2y↑2

@Louis Tescum I can imagine it - I have hundreds of other LP's - all perfect condition!

@louistescum2018

2y↑4

@Andrew Austin Great collection you have there keep them safe. Personally, to me they are worth more than the current market asking price. Very hard to replace in this digital age if damaged or stolen.

@ajadrew

2y↑3

@Louis Tescum They're possibly the last thing I'd sell if it came to it! Such a huge part of my life which still continues. I recently bought a new turntable.

@stephenmitchell2979

1y↑5

We are in the same club, 66

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@GrizbyK72

3y↑82

All true Phil Collins fans find themselves here eventually.

@walt686868

Truth..

@MaxLambertini

It is so.

@davetourle4250

2y↑1

Was here from the start.

@tukrrtukrr4093

That's a fact JACK!!

@incognito7479

2y↑1

Now that you mentioned it. UB took everyone by suprise. Phil playing prog jazz? Don’t make sense. A gifted drummer. That’s him seeking out the blind while peeking out the blind. Artistic as hell. Classic title. UB

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@monsarad888

2y↑4

Brand X AND Genesis at the Summertime Festival 1978 Ulm / West Germany. I was there. Sweetest memories.

@jamiepastman5594

really? same day? hard to believe Phil would agree to do both on the same show, that's amazing

@williamhack4192

2y↑15

Rest in Peace, John Goodsall 11/11/21

@sancho8521

3y↑104

... The drumming on this is absofuckinglutely amazing. Thanks Phil

@silverschmid347

1y↑12

Brand X; an important musical part of my late teen years! Kept me feeling alive and grooving 👍👍

@paulmaillet9443

2y↑9

just heard the sad news ..guitar god John Goodsall has passed away ..May He RIP 🙏🏻

@markhooren5530

3y↑68

The musicianship on these Brand X albums is absolutely stunning one of the greatest bands ever assembled

@kamakirinoko

3y↑6

You got that right. Hardly anyone knows how truly amazing a drummer Phil Collins was.

@markhooren5530

3y↑5

@Kamakiri Sassorichan absolutely most folks don't even listen to the Genesis albums from the 70's.
Phils fantastic drumming can also be heard on Steve Hacketts solo album Voyage of Acolyte check it out if you haven't already.

@rkress9349

3y↑3

@Kamakiri Sassorichan Phil is SO SOLID. What a groove he gets into! Jumps around but always back rock solid, an animal on drums!

@sancho8521

3y↑1

@Mark Hooren Trick of Tail

@swiftusmaximus5651

Stellar

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@louistescum2018

2y↑10

I tell you this before Jaco, Percy was "Da Man" on that fretless bass that had me going. Still today I listen to those runs and phrases with critical ears. I looked at the upright every day in orchestra from the cello section and never gave it a thought until BRAND X became a part of my vocabulary. Thanks Percy, I now have 11 basses in my collection and only you to blame. That has opened me up to other greats like Stanley Clarke, Anthony Jackson to name a few. Real creativity, real music and musicianship!

@FenceThis

‘Before Jaco” ? So you didn’t know of Jaco until later or what ? Cause Jaco was out there doing his thing and recording before any of Brand X came out

@louistescum2018

@FenceThis not sure whose recording was on the market first but I knew of BrandX before Jaco

@PIPEHEAD

1y↑1

@FenceThis Jaco started recording in 74 according to Wikipedia. Percy was a member of The Liverpool Scene, whose six albums are one a year from 67 to 72.

@helfmeyerglenn491

13w

Check out Mick Karn....

@louistescum2018

13w

@@helfmeyerglenn491 thanks for the heads up

@mc2mc277

2y↑12

Great band. One of my fave bass plyers ever…Percy Jones.👍

@donaldmoore4412

1y↑13

Phil blows me away. They are a phenomenal band as well. Some of the best in the biz.

@michaelpolese3440

1y↑1

You mean they were a great band. The band no longer exists.

@sancho8521

30w

@@michaelpolese3440...they did until John Goodsall passed away fairly recently. I've been listening since 1977. Saw them in London, U. K. In 1979 🎉

@guillaumekeck-pavlidis2601

2y↑28

Phil's drumming is just amazing on this album. Velvet touch

@helfmeyerglenn491

13w↑2

One of my favorite bands growing up. Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, etc.... But this always affirmed for me that Phil was much more than a vacuous pop star !!

@felmac83

1y↑12

This album is pure EPIC!! Collins on fire, pure jazzy, hit the snare marvelous in God Mode and maintain the rythm section naturally like metronome....what to say about Robin Lumley, underrated to say the least and the fastness of Goodsall and that Jones bass!!....from another planet!!!

@richarddrolet7746

3y↑21

Phill Collins was a fantastic contretemps drummer......versatile drummer.knows how to play them skins...rick.

@louisplante5199

3y↑1

Indeed in 76 between trick and wind hell of a drummer

@userNULL

37w↑11

Dear older people! I am 19 years old and I've got this and Moroccan Roll, Masques, and Product on vinyl, don't give up on the younger generation! There are still a lot of us that do know to appreciate talent like this when we see it :)

@jamiepastman5594

30w↑2

dear younger person: that’s awesome and makes my older person heart very happy. I say that with all sincerity, no joke. And there are lots of unbelievable great young musicians that amaze me like Domi and JD Beck, Matteus Mancuso (sp?). Music is in good hands and that makes me happy too

@markdettra1794

26w

Hi younger people . Try the albums by the group 'YES' from year 1970 to 1974 ! You'll be astounded -- peace to you !

@userNULL

26w

@@markdettra1794 I have Yes Album, Close to the Edge, Fragile, Going for the One, Tormato, and 98125 on vinyl records :D

@Owen-hg3cu

17w

Well said @@jamiepastman5594 , important not to become too fixed on a certain era. There was fantastic music many years ago and wonderful music continues to be made

@TheBoffomundoShow

2y↑5

The Great John Goodsall R.I.P.

@jonasedahl5566

3y↑24

I've been playing drums since 1980 and I have Phil Collins to thank for shaping my skills to date. Brand X, Down and out, Wot Gorilla, In that Quiet Earth, Los Endos, Robbery, A ... Riding the Scree, Apocalypse in 9/8 and much more ... Skilled musicians are often good at something but Phil mastered the ability to read the music and have a sense of the whole while he had the best technical musicality and ingenuity. Phil is the best musician of all categories ever .... and there is always something new to steal from his work if your ideas run out !!!

@rk41gator

3y↑2

Could not agree with you more. One of the most musical drummers, perhaps the most for a rock drummer (and the most under-rated). Phil makes everyone else in the band sound and play better. Genius.

@jamiepastman5594

I agree. But it should be mentioned Phil had a tendency to steal other drummers parts himself, and has admitted as much. "Wot Gorilla" for instance, is taken directly from Weather Report's "Nubian Sundance." and you know Phil knew it because Chester Thompson was the drummer on it. But Phil was, without question, an incredible drummer, even if the pop stuff damaged that reputation

@walt686868

Phil Collins is a world class musician and singer. One of the greatest musicians to grace the planet.

@PIPEHEAD

@jamie pastman You again ! I don't even play the drums, but I saw PC play the drums several times in the first half of the 70s. When he hung up his sticks and started revealing his true nature, he employed Chester Thompson to do the menial drumming. I distinctly remember reading CT's comment about taking on the job : -
" Phil taught me how to play the drums - it's just like walking ..... " .

@sancho8521

3y↑21

...there should be Thousands more of likes for Brand X....

@brasjazzchannel

1y↑13

Nostalgia !!! And …absurd that wikipedia doesn't mention this great group with which Phil has recorded several albums … Good times 😢

@PIPEHEAD

1y↑2

@brasjazzchannel

1y↑2

@Paul Peers : thanks, but i’m referring to the Phil’s wiki, not to this group

@PIPEHEAD

1y↑5

@brasjazz From Wikipedia entry on PC ( one of five small mentions ) : -
In 1987, Collins looked back at his fast playing in Brand X and early Genesis: "I actually can't play like that anymore".[174]

@Rondo2ooo

50w↑2

Are you sure, you were on Wikipedia? It's all there.

@brasjazzchannel

50w↑3

@Paul Peers : Hi, I’m referring to the Phil’s wiki, yes, but in italian … Thank you again for your answers !!! ciao da Roma

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@windmasterfluke

3y↑19

Used to listen to all these albums by Brand X back in the day. Loved them then, love them just as much now!

@sancho8521

3y↑2

... cool answer to Santana question. I listen to at least 2 to 3 Brand X albums a week to this day

@arthurmee

3y↑2

Ditto.

@rickeyricardomatthews2147

2y↑5

Brand X is equivalent to Weather Report

@Tommy6860

3y↑33

My stoner days in the mid-70s included heaps of Brand X. John Goodsall is one of the best guitarist ever and Percy Jones is unmatched on the fretless bass. Phil Collins was so busy during the late 70s. Not only doing Brand X, but also Genesis, playing drums for Brian Eno on a few of his albums. He was easily one of the most prolific musicians of the 70s.

@blueeyedsoulman

3y↑5

And for Peter Gabriel too.

@paultraas6363

don't forget Marscape!

@PIPEHEAD

1y↑1

@Paul Traas Forget it ? ! I'd never even heard of it till three days ago ! ....................................

@AmbientCelt

41w

I think Jaco would have something to say about being unmatched on fret less! Would have been totally epic to hear both together. Sadly that won’t happen but due to advances in tech ( some good , some not so good) it would be EPIC!!!

@ethericlimerick2992

40w↑1

Feeling nostalgic I was listening to Brian Eno - Another Green World - Sky Saw and was listening to this bass player doing some wild stuff including playing some melodic foreshadowing but all the while staying tasteful & fitting the song perfectly and was that fretless (yes, yes it was). A bit of Googling confirmed my suspicions he had played with Softmachine & Brand X. Not only that but he was still going strong with musical projects and technology. I raise a glass to the outstanding Mr. Percy Jones. Not to be untruthful I'm off to do a shot... Cheers!

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@AlexRamosDrTaz

2y↑8

RIP John... loved his approach, often going toe to toe with metalheads, but was great at being subtle too.

@landischorsch

2y↑11

I'm a Phil Collins collector/fan of everything he has ever made, also of course all Brand X albums he performed on. Unorthodox Behaviour (1976) is my second favorite Brand X album (Moroccan Roll (1977) is my favorite) and in my opinion, this one is their tightest in terms of material and band performance. I know that most comments here say about the way Phil Collins played, but in my opinion, all four members were extraordinarily good musicians. Late John Goodsall, Percy Jones with his incomparable bass lines and Robin Lumley wonderfully playing one of my favorite instruments commonly used in late 1970s and early 1980s jazz, funk and R&B: Fender Rhodes electric piano. What a great progressive rock/contemporary jazz/funk blend... I mean band!

@sancho8521

2y↑1

You are correct for the most part, but I must say, personally I like "Livestock" the most.
Coincidentally, it was the first LP I heard. '77, high school graduation : )

@backwoods518

2y↑1

If you got a Fender Rhodes going in the band - I'm all in. Always been that way and it will never change.

@godbluffvdgg

Product is their magnum Opus, to me, after listening them all MANY times since the 70's ...And So to F and Not Good Enough are the most intense of X's work instrumentally and engineered...Soho, Don't make waves, wal to wal...Every track is tits!

@pondlife1952

3y↑32

Revisiting this music from my yoof, well, early twenties... saw them on occasion in London. Still some of the best jazz fusion, call it what you want...

@gabrielleconway5219

3y↑2

discovered this on first release age 21,think although Mr Collins had had a successful career with Genesis he needed a more personal outlet and at the time this was it.I ponder whether his contact with Bill Bruford had any influence.

@thimble288

2y↑4

RIP John

@moussetache1815

4y↑29

Still got the LP, jazz/funk/fusion at its finest. Along with Genesis' "Selling England by the Pound", this and "Livestock" are my favorite Collins recordings. He was just stellar. This made me love Percy Jones and the fretless too.

@juli-annb.anderson8816

3y↑4

Percy Jones is awesome... 👽

@asammler

3y↑2

I first heard Percy Jones on Before and After Science , weird and wonderful. Actually the start of "Unorthodox Behavior" has a very Science-y vibe.

@garyking2622

46w

and also Phil and Percy played with Brian Eno

@daviddryden8088

2y↑5

Phil at his absolute best. RIP John

@jamiepastman5594

2y↑10

16:13. Probably Goodsall's best recorded solo of all the records. RIP John

@loshambo

2y↑6

Most people think of “ Against All Odds” etc when they think of Phil Collins. They don’t realize how talented he really is.

@rk41gator

3y↑18

I can't believe I never listened (or heard of these guys) until I got back into Phil Collins recently and came over here. Weather Report and Genesis are my two favorite bands. HOW did I not know of Brand X? Ignorance is not bliss. Brand X is rapidly joining the other two at the top.

@richarddrolet7746

3y↑5

Always better late then never my friend....just enjoy and discover this band.......welcome to rediscovering great music....rick.

@squonkdh

3y↑3

Agreed! I dabbled in this when it 1st came out, but my musical taste was in a different place then. But now? Brilliant. Musical tastes change as we mature I guess. This is killer

@stevepuls4725

I know the have player

@rkress9349

@Steve Puls You have an interesting and extensive 'playlist' I must explore.

@rkress9349

@squonkdh tim Tastes do change but great music stays great. We just have to be ready to hear it.

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@stuartfishman1044

1y↑4

Forgot how good this was. Gotta shout out Andy Edwards for making me curious about Jazz-Fusion again.

@godbluffvdgg

3y↑5

Thanks for the upload...Great band...Glad i was a teen in the 70's...We rocked out to Brand X on the corner...Morrocan Roll was a favorite but, Unorthodox is such an amazing album...I wish I still had my Xtrax on 8 track...:)

@Luigiman2911

3y↑1

Always welcome mate!

@johngalvin6352

1y↑3

Got this on vinyl, it's been years since I've heard it though, so thank you so much for sharing, I'm going to put my headphones on now, and close my eyes, thanks again.

@johnspencer626

4y↑23

I haven't heard this in years. I listened to this back in the early 80's when my friend who played the drums and his older brother who played bass used to practice with this and some other fusion stuff.

@Luigiman2911

4y↑6

Yeah Brand X is a really good band I'll put up more of their's albums
in the future.

@WOLFDIGITAL

2y↑3

John Goodsall R.I.P.

@floydallen4005

2y↑5

Jaw-dropping musicianship. PERIOD!

@rk41gator

2y↑2

Phil Collins is a ROCK! and yes that IS a funky groove. did someone just fall down stairs? snare you very much. thanks, Phil.

@daemonscriptoris6668

4y↑11

"Noteworthy!!!" indeed. Great album, very intriguing to listen to. Also, a great, simplistic, clever cover and some great song titles - "Born Ugly, hah!

@rustykuntz94

4y↑15

Funky Jazz Fusion at it's finest!

@Luigiman2911

4y↑2

thanks for the comment

@jonsmith848

3y↑5

Was totally captivated by Unorthodox Behavior back in '76. Would listen to it late @ nite.

@grief8060

1y↑3

man, Nuclear Burn. the guitar on that feels so slick

@clovisavila9152

3y↑6

Best brand x album !

@sandeepsreehari9188

4y↑25

Fantastic album. Too bad it doesn't get the credit it ought to get. It takes real sharp skill, expertise and effort to play those instruments in such a way to produce such inspiring music. All the musicians were great. Nice to hear my favorite drummer Phillip Collins behind the drums. Damn the first song Nuclear burn has a section where the combination of Bass and Drums is crazy !!!

@Luigiman2911

4y↑8

it's a great jazz-fusion album for sure up there with Weather Report's Sweetnighter,Area's Arbeit Macht Frei and Allan Holdworth's Metal Fatigue.

@inputimmersion9577

Philip^

@kriskirk4505

2y↑4

still holds up!Fusion done perfect.

@flashback17

2y↑3

R.I.P. John Goodsall

@sancho8521

3y↑6

The interplay is Fabulous !

@davidbaker8483

35w↑2

Remember them opening the Knebworth garden party😊

@TAYLORHWALL

4y↑15

Stellar album! Thoroughly enjoyed this!

@electricchurchmusic4298

3y↑5

My Super Favourite Album !!!!!

@martinluc2361

3y↑4

the guitar sound remind me Al Di Meola a lot !

@peterweise3836

31w↑2

Good record. Brand-X period with Collins was a good one. In my ears their best. Another album with him is "Lifestock", which shows his intense drumming abilities at that time.

@FathomlessJoy

40w↑1

Here after hearing Eddie Van Halen interview where he said that he stopped listening to other's music in the late 70s and this was the last album he ever bought.

This stuff is fire. 🔥🔥 Listen every day while I write.

@alkebulansan

13w↑1

If you're enjoying this you might also like Air Pocket, "Fly on". Has Chester, yes that Chester on drums and the Fowler brothers playing some incredibly tight changes. Recorded in '75. Not dissimilar to this beautiful band. Hope you enjoy.

@trog69

33w↑1

I found out about this band about the time you posted here. Thankfully, it was also when I'd just gotten my end-game loudspeakers. (aDs 910s 28htz-25khtz)

@richarddrolet7746

3y↑6

Dates back 45yrs ago......and still sounds up to date.....damn.

@squonkdh

3y↑1

Uhhh try 25 years

@richarddrolet7746

@squonkdh tim 1976 ...do the math.

@Owen-hg3cu

17w↑1

I wouldn't say it sounds "up to date" at all but that's not a bad thing. It just sounds like what it sounds like. Unless you mean the recording quality, in which case I'd agree and say yes it's very clear.

@smtxtv

45w↑1

Met these guys, old and new members of the band in Sellersville, PA. Little did I know it would be my last chance. Very sad about John Goodsall and lately Robin Lumley. One of my favorite bands of all time, and seeing them was on my bucket list. 66 club as well. 😎😎😎

@brucybabyy7355

2y↑3

rip john goodsall

@CoolDaysEnd

3y↑6

Real musicians.

@theresa42213

4y↑11

Phil can do anything!

@bonanzabear288

4y↑27

Some of the best Jazz Fusion from this era, right up there with Weather Report, one of Phil Collins favorite bands

@louisplante5199

3y↑1

Collins and Omar hakim of wr yep

@ModernLove100

2y↑3

The Jazz Fusion band that inspired Phil Collins and Brand X the most according to Phil Collins himself was The Mahavishnu Orchestra with drummer Billy Cobham.

@sancho8521

2y↑1

@Arthur Andrew Rainbow Theatre, London 1980 - John McLaughlin, Jack Bruce, & Billy Cobham. Just boggled my mind ! Then John threw a banjo in the mix! Must search for an album on Google, NOW

@ModernLove100

2y↑1

@Sancho Around that time Jack Bruce released an album as Jack Bruce And Friends with Billy Cobham on drums.
I remember a song called Bird Alone which was awesome.
Jack Bruce together with Allan Holdsworth was absolutely incredible too.

https://youtu.be/yJuXw9OSQQ0

@ModernLove100

2y↑1

@Louis Plante Weather Report with Chester Thompson (ex-Frank Zappa!) & Pete Erskine on drums together with Alex Acuna on percussion.
Omar Hakim was great, but did not join until years later.
After Omar Hakim a guy named Steve Smith joined Weather Report for the 1986 tour (with the superb opening track Beirut).

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@ethericlimerick2992

40w↑1

Early 80's... I didn't know much about this group other than hearing it mentioned by older wiser friends. One day whilst perusing some vinyl I snatched it out of a "cut out" bin for a couple bucks and added it to my purchases. When I dropped it on the direct drive concrete resin turntable with the Adcom Line Trace MC cartridge (these things used to be a big deal) I didn't have any expectations. I took a break after Nuclear Burn to put on some fresh boxers then finished listening to the whole album. I never had anything against Phil's drumming but it was really cool to hear him in a different context from Genesis. With such top notch musicians and brilliant production it's still a favorite of mine to this day.

@burtcampbell1452

31w↑2

Awesome playing ❤

@ANTONIOIVAN-zh4fw

17w↑1

Grandissimo batterista phil collins sia coi genesis nell era prog sia quando suonava jazz fusion coi brand x sia quando intraprese la pop da solista comunque inportante anche se fu criticato perche a seconda di molti erano canzonette cero pezzi orecchiabbili che hanno venduto rispetto a quando faceva jazz fusion coi gia citati brand x e chiaro che non tutti quelli che si appasionarono a phil collins negli anni 80 conoscevano il passato jazz fusion di phil collins ma tant e comunque grande big del rock e della musica in generale

@Goettel

1y↑4

So much love went into this <3

@jimlassen9422

3y↑7

I first saw Brand X by accident in High Wycombe at the Nags Head pub about 1975-6. A favourite band of mine (a rock band Hustler from London) couldn't do the gig so loads of people left. I stayed and noticed the different gear set up, not knowing what to expect and those that stayed sat on the floor and waited!
Brand X were really ruddy great and different then, I spoke to Phil Collins at the end and bought this Unorthodox Behaviour shortly afterwards and am listening to it now as I type.
All the muso's were fab and I especially like Percy Jones's playing as his bass almost talked (a bit like when Jeff Beck plays guitar).

@brandxbootlegs

do you have any footage or pictures or record of it?

@alanbeamer9513

14w↑1

Phil is to drumming as Jeff Beck is to guitar !!

@garyking2622

46w↑1

Brand X was great and also early Genesis and Brian Eno, (he and Percy Jones played with him)

@electricchurchmusic4298

3y↑4

THE best Brand X Album !!!!

@tonystephens6858

38w↑2

Wow! Incredible drumming.

@tonysaladino1062

1y↑1

Soundtrack of lives!

@rkress9349

3y↑5

This album and the next one 'Moroccan Roll' almost makes me wish Phil has stayed here (and for context, I love Genesis, both eras).
Check out Phil's big band with Quincy Jones! Nice. Though I would listen to Brand X more.

@grantmarshall3026

4y↑14

Satisfying listen, hallucinogens time 😉

@trog69

3y↑16

I have, I think, all of their albums. I consider Brand X to be Phil's "Show Off" band. Really great stuff!

@TheJedimaster6788

3y↑2

he's definitely showing off xD and he SHOULD lol

@AlexisMigueles

3y↑5

Que buen discooooo!!!! I love this band!!!

@nofaithjusthope8714

3y↑10

Someone smell smoke? I think Johns fingers are on fire...again...nope, it's Percys!

@sancho8521

2y↑2

First thing every morning, some Brand X

@gabrielleconway5219

3y↑3

Much as I love Genesis it was wonderful to witness ( I am 65 going on 15 again )Mr Collins unfettered,exploring of other musical possibilities with a band of others of a likewise inclination and broadening both I hope his and my inquisitiveness of other mixed forms.Sounds pretentious ? I couldn't give a %&*k. All best Si (on my beloved's board as I do not have my own being somewhat of an old git).

@marcianojuniormaraschin5080

44w↑1

Adorei o disco, logo de cara. Os caras estão tocando muito!!! <3

@alexanderkatashov8824

24w↑2

Buying it on vinyl

@FuzzyTheBear

28w↑2

One of the best albums of it's era. Thanks to Jacques Languirand that played some of it on Radio Canada ( on AM lol ) for introducing me to them. It's still musically as fantastic as it was back then. It passed the test of time which i believe is a staple of great music .

@LasVegasSand_s

2y↑3

God this is brilliant! Euthanasia Waltz especially!

@khunopie9159

2y↑1

Me:
"thanks Phil"

Phil:
"you're welcome"

@mattiameis3300

1y↑2

Percy Jones is incredible 👏😲

@johnrockycanada2031

3y↑3

Saw them live at Smucker's in Brooklyn 1977.

@philipatoz

3y↑2

@Jewellerybybarrie

78 saw Genesis release And then there were three, so Phil would have been touring with that.

@mikeraz594

3y↑3

These guys were the Racer X of Jazz Fusion

@richarddrolet7746

3y↑1

And i do love Santanas Moonflower...a real classic...2lp with great memories....rick.

@Lord_Erinvine

3y↑5

I have this on vinyl

@normageinc.1322

4y↑5

thank you phillip

@alexandregenereux5024

3y↑2

I'm not a fan of Genesis but now I'm a big fan of Phil & this incredible Band of Hi quality! Everything is there for (words in French)Casser la baraque pi c'est écoeurant en viarge, en tout cas c'est de la belle ouvrage les petits Gars!

@deusvolt2146

3y↑2

Brand X was born from....... (various artists) Rock, Peter and the Wolf !

@billshank6266

3y↑2

3:21 That explosion.... Man, underrated much? He was a madman!

@frizzcola974

4y↑6

Völlig zeitlos! Warum arbeiten sich immer alle nur an Collins ab - das Arrangement und das Zusammenspiel sind hervorragend!

@erikheddergott5514

4y↑1

Weil Genesis für viele, wie auch für mich die exemplarische Feindesband ist. Natürlich konnte er Schlagzeug, wie auch sein Sanges Vorgänger Womad erschuf und Youssou N'Dour zum Weltstar gemacht hat. Und hier wird uns Percy Jones zu Ohren geführt. Da denkt der pöhse Genesis Feind latürnich wie so machen sie Genesis wenn sie ihre Talente und Zeit für so etwas mehr hätte einsetzen können. Dabei ist auch Fusion nicht mein Dingens aber so lässt man sie sich bieten. Und der Dödel spielt auch gut, der Dödel der.

@juli-annb.anderson8816

3y↑2

Absolutely... Thankyou.💞🌺💞

@Luigiman2911

3y↑1

No...problem thank you for coming over to my channel

@cismercier8009

28w↑2

Great album. And I prefer to remember Mr Collins' musicianship for what he's done with Brand X, rather than the lukewarm pop stuff he churned out in the late 80s and 90s. or his role in early Genesis, for that sake.

@sancho8521

16w↑2

... you are correct, sir. But, listen to the first album after Peter Gabriel left, 'A Trick of the Tail' 🎉 Best L P by Genesis by far in my opinion. Happy New Year 🎉