The Creation were an English psychedelic rock band formed in 1966 by Kenny… Read Full Bio ↴The Creation were an English psychedelic rock band formed in 1966 by Kenny Pickett on vocals, Eddie Phillips on lead guitar, Mick Thompson on rhythm guitar, Jack Jones on drums and Bob Garner on bass. (The first four mentioned had been in Mark Four, accompanied by John Dalton who had left to join The Kinks. Bob Garner had previously been in the Tony Sheridan Band.)
Their style was originally loud pop-art, similar to The Kinks and The Who, but developed into a more typically mid-60s psychedelic/prog sound. The most popular Creation tune up to this day remains probably "Painter Man", which made the U.K. Top 40 late 1966 and hit even #8 in the German charts in April 1967. The song also featured, in the second half, lead guitarist Phillips's trademark of playing his instrument with a violin bow.
At the end of 1966, Bob Garner left and was replaced by Kim Gardner and, in March 1968, Pickett left and was replaced by Ron Wood (both of these new members had been in The Birds), but Pickett soon returned, replacing both Phillips and Gardner.
Only The Who were creating such venomous guitar pop at this time and (it is reputed) that Pete Townshend of The Who was so impressed with the innovate guitar style of Eddie Phillips he asked him to join the Who as a second guitarist but he turned the Who down (!) presumably because he felt confident and did not want to play second fiddle.
Shortly afterwards, however, The Creation disbanded; Pickett continued as songwriter for their American producer, Shel Talmy, and also became American road manager for Led Zeppelin; Ron Wood joined The Faces; Gardner co-formed Ashton, Gardner & Dyke and was later a member of Badger; Jones became a cabaret singer. Pickett and Phillips later wrote the single "Teacher Teacher" for Rockpile.
The Creation reformed in the mid 1980s with Phillips, Pickett, Dalton, and Mick Avory (drums, ex-Kinks). Pickett died of a heart attack on January 10, 1997. The reformed band continued to tour, with various lineup changes. They performed in the United States for the first time at the final edition of Cavestomp in November, 2001.
The famous independent record label Creation Records was named after them. The founder of Creation Records, Alan McGee, also had a band named Biff Bang Pow!, named after one of their songs.
The 1990s band Ride then recorded the song "How Does It Feel to Feel?" on their album, Carnival of Light. Some years earlier The Godfathers, another UK alternative rock band of the time, had also included a cover of the song on their 1991 album Unreal world, so that the tune "How Does It Feel to Feel?" became quite popular in the 1990s in the UK indie scene.
In 2004, Cherry Red Records released Psychedelic Rose, made up of nine songs from the group's abandoned 1987/88 sessions including the tracks previously issued on the 1987 single, augmented by two spoken-word recollections of The Creation's history; the few reviews of the album were almost uniformly negative.
Garner and Jones both exited the band sometime in the early 2000s; Garner died on July 16, 2016. The only original member left in the current line-up is Phillips. The most recent Creation touring line-up consists of Eddie Phillips (lead guitar, vocals), Simon Tourle (lead vocals), Tony Barber (bass), and Kevin Mann (drums).
Members
Present members
Eddie Phillips (born Edwin Michael Phillips, 15 August 1942, Leytonstone, east London) – lead guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (May 1966–November 1967, mid-1980s-present)
Tony Barber – bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (early 2000s-present)
Kevin Mann – drums (early 2000s-present)
Simon Tourle – lead vocals (early 2000s-present)
Earlier members
Bob Garner (born Robert Anthony Garner, 15 May 1946, Warrington, Lancashire; died 16 July 2016) – bass guitar, backing vocals (May 1966-February 1967, 1994-January 1997); lead vocals (February 1967–February 1968, January 1997-early 2000s)
Kenny Pickett (born Kenneth George Pickett, 3 September 1942, Ware, Hertfordshire; died 10 January 1997) – lead vocals (May 1966–February 1967, April–June 1968, mid-1980s–1997)
Jack Jones (born Jack Llewleyn Jones, 8 November 1944, Northampton, Northamptonshire) – drums, backing vocals (May–November 1966, December 1966–June 1968, 1994-early 2000s)
Dave Preston – drums (November–December 1966)
Kim Gardner – bass, backing vocals (February 1967–June 1968; died 2001)
Tony Ollard – lead guitar, backing vocals (November 1967–February 1968)
Ronnie Wood – lead guitar (April–June 1968)
John Dalton – bass guitar (mid-1980s–1994)
Mick Avory – drums (mid-1980s–1994)
There is another band with the same name:
2. There was a U.S 1960s garage rock band also called The Creation
Their style was originally loud pop-art, similar to The Kinks and The Who, but developed into a more typically mid-60s psychedelic/prog sound. The most popular Creation tune up to this day remains probably "Painter Man", which made the U.K. Top 40 late 1966 and hit even #8 in the German charts in April 1967. The song also featured, in the second half, lead guitarist Phillips's trademark of playing his instrument with a violin bow.
At the end of 1966, Bob Garner left and was replaced by Kim Gardner and, in March 1968, Pickett left and was replaced by Ron Wood (both of these new members had been in The Birds), but Pickett soon returned, replacing both Phillips and Gardner.
Only The Who were creating such venomous guitar pop at this time and (it is reputed) that Pete Townshend of The Who was so impressed with the innovate guitar style of Eddie Phillips he asked him to join the Who as a second guitarist but he turned the Who down (!) presumably because he felt confident and did not want to play second fiddle.
Shortly afterwards, however, The Creation disbanded; Pickett continued as songwriter for their American producer, Shel Talmy, and also became American road manager for Led Zeppelin; Ron Wood joined The Faces; Gardner co-formed Ashton, Gardner & Dyke and was later a member of Badger; Jones became a cabaret singer. Pickett and Phillips later wrote the single "Teacher Teacher" for Rockpile.
The Creation reformed in the mid 1980s with Phillips, Pickett, Dalton, and Mick Avory (drums, ex-Kinks). Pickett died of a heart attack on January 10, 1997. The reformed band continued to tour, with various lineup changes. They performed in the United States for the first time at the final edition of Cavestomp in November, 2001.
The famous independent record label Creation Records was named after them. The founder of Creation Records, Alan McGee, also had a band named Biff Bang Pow!, named after one of their songs.
The 1990s band Ride then recorded the song "How Does It Feel to Feel?" on their album, Carnival of Light. Some years earlier The Godfathers, another UK alternative rock band of the time, had also included a cover of the song on their 1991 album Unreal world, so that the tune "How Does It Feel to Feel?" became quite popular in the 1990s in the UK indie scene.
In 2004, Cherry Red Records released Psychedelic Rose, made up of nine songs from the group's abandoned 1987/88 sessions including the tracks previously issued on the 1987 single, augmented by two spoken-word recollections of The Creation's history; the few reviews of the album were almost uniformly negative.
Garner and Jones both exited the band sometime in the early 2000s; Garner died on July 16, 2016. The only original member left in the current line-up is Phillips. The most recent Creation touring line-up consists of Eddie Phillips (lead guitar, vocals), Simon Tourle (lead vocals), Tony Barber (bass), and Kevin Mann (drums).
Members
Present members
Eddie Phillips (born Edwin Michael Phillips, 15 August 1942, Leytonstone, east London) – lead guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (May 1966–November 1967, mid-1980s-present)
Tony Barber – bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (early 2000s-present)
Kevin Mann – drums (early 2000s-present)
Simon Tourle – lead vocals (early 2000s-present)
Earlier members
Bob Garner (born Robert Anthony Garner, 15 May 1946, Warrington, Lancashire; died 16 July 2016) – bass guitar, backing vocals (May 1966-February 1967, 1994-January 1997); lead vocals (February 1967–February 1968, January 1997-early 2000s)
Kenny Pickett (born Kenneth George Pickett, 3 September 1942, Ware, Hertfordshire; died 10 January 1997) – lead vocals (May 1966–February 1967, April–June 1968, mid-1980s–1997)
Jack Jones (born Jack Llewleyn Jones, 8 November 1944, Northampton, Northamptonshire) – drums, backing vocals (May–November 1966, December 1966–June 1968, 1994-early 2000s)
Dave Preston – drums (November–December 1966)
Kim Gardner – bass, backing vocals (February 1967–June 1968; died 2001)
Tony Ollard – lead guitar, backing vocals (November 1967–February 1968)
Ronnie Wood – lead guitar (April–June 1968)
John Dalton – bass guitar (mid-1980s–1994)
Mick Avory – drums (mid-1980s–1994)
There is another band with the same name:
2. There was a U.S 1960s garage rock band also called The Creation
I'm Leaving
The Creation Lyrics
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Aaron Tippin As we passed in the hall She said we need to…
Absolute Body Control Feeling guilty, feeling pain. Stupid feelings in my brain. N…
Ahmaad Aspen [Verse] I'm leaving for a new life For a new start an…
Alex Vaughn See, I've been sittin' in this room for some days …
Ann Marie I'm leaving I'm leaving youuu I'm leaving I'm leaving youuu …
Beyoncé When I first met you You told me exactly how it…
Bhrigu Sahni Hey, I′m Leaving All those times we spent were magical I'm …
Desert Noises You were always making good impressions I was always flying …
Don Carlos Whoa, my-my-my-my-my Whoa oh, yes I am leaving the first th…
Gilbert O'Sullivan Living in a town that's on the brink of being…
Hal Aiken Lady, you're drivin' me crazy And I don't think I…
Hendersin Another day, another dollar, 'nother email Another friend re…
Ho'okoa No, no, nooo, Oh my baby, I'm leaving. How would you take i…
Ironik BRIDGE - You think I don't know what is going…
J-Ro I never thought I'd be the one Baby, you gave up…
J. Nicole Feat. Homeboi You’re always saying sorry Your apologies don’t work anymore…
Jesse Powell [Chorus] Let me tell you why Why he can't be with you…
Jewel All my bags are packed I'm ready to go I'm standin'…
John Lee Hooker Leaving, going back down the line Leaving, going back down t…
Johnny Nash Who is that on the phone that you were talking…
Junior Kimbrough I'm Leaving ( Sunday Nights - The Songs of Junior Kimbrough…
Kiosk روزها و شب هایم در رهن تقویمه... تقدیر من اینه من…
Later Days I'm leaving I think I get it now I think that you…
Low Roar The sounds cemented down Circus on repeating clouds Just ove…
low roar-0 V1: I be leaving while I'm coming always making moves, I…
Mads Langer I don't need a wire I don't need a gun To kill…
Moderntears I swear I’ll change The way I am It takes a while…
Nas Escobar Foxy Brown AZ and Nature Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
Nas Foxy Brown AZ & Nature Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
Nature N.O.R.E. Living in a town that's on the brink of being…
Nature/Noriega Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
Noriega Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
Noriega & Nature Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
P.L.U.R You should count your blessings for the air inside of…
R-Mean I've walked straight out that door before But, I never staye…
Raquel Lily Was it you or was it me Who put away the…
Sally Oldfield I need some time to look upon another shore It's exploring…
Taxxi While the city sleeps, I wander the streets, Wanting it som…
The Fiery Furnaces Well, I'm leaving, I'm leaving, I'm leaving I'm leaving you…
The Firm Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
The Firm (Nas AZ & Foxy Brown) Yo, NORE know this, and NORE know that But NORE know…
The Maine Worse or better I'm leaving No more laughter I mean it …
The teskey brothers I'm leaving I won't be back again You know it's been a…
Tippin Aaron As we passed in the hall She said we need to…
Tom Swoon & Quentin Mosimann feat. Ilang I've seen it before A beautiful diamond So pretty and clear,…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Creation:
02 Making Time Making time Shooting lines For people to believe in Thing…
Biff Bang Pow I meant to ask you how to fix that car I…
Biff! Bang! Pow! I meant to ask you how to fix that car I…
Cool Jerk Cool Jerk Cool Jerk Cool Jerk Cool Jerk Well I know a cat w…
Hey Joe Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your…
How Does It Feel to Feel How does it feel when the day is over? How does…
How Does It Feel to Feel (Us Version) How does it feel when the day is over? How does…
If I Stay Too Long Walking up to your street Rehearsing everything I'll say I k…
Life Is Just Beginning Life is just beginning Life is just beginning Life is just…
Making Time Making time Shooting lines For people to believe in Things y…
Midway Down Have you ever seen a carousel Thrown your pennies in a…
Nightmares Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman B…
Painter Man Went to college, studied art to be an artist. make a…
Through My Eyes If you could see through my eyes You would get a…
Tom Tom Tom Tom na na na na na run run get your…
United Greed is what drives us on, death to all those…
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@mijolobo
Wow! I'm today old first time hearing these guys. I'm 65. 👍🏼👏👏👏
@tamarindosurfshop
I just found this band in 2021, never too late for good music!
@rfon1234
I just found them about a month ago. There are plenty more gems too, I'm sure, from the mod period.
@rogerball3815
I saw the creation at Clacton town hall in 1966, they were called mark four then( hurt me if you will) what a brilliant band. Still like them at the age of 67, original mod
@thejcfestra
You have experienced some history my friendRoger! Soon I will be in your shoes
@yseson_
Very lucky 😍 I wish had a time machine
@cbennett196631
@@yseson_ I do
@rfon1234
@@yseson_ Me too. I'd go back to 1965 and enjoy 65-66. Maybe even some 67.
@MartinH52
Hello from Switzerland ! I am already member of the 70+Club. In my younger days (😏) I was proud owner of several Creation-singles (also this one) dearly paid from my small pocket-money......but it was worth every Cent.
There's so many things to memorize
That's why I am telling you
Life' was just beginning, beginning.....
@josephineturner2099
I need to stop watching these brill videos from great 60s bands and concentrate on revising for my maths test tomorrow!!