CLEAR BLUE SKY-same-reissue of 1971-progressive Rock-Klappcover-Akarma
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CLEAR BLUE SKY-same-reissue of 1971-progressive Rock-Klappcover-Akarma
Clear Blue Sky biography
Originally a trio of friends from school, John Simms (guitar), Mark Sheather (bass), and Ken White (drums) grew up in the Acton area of London and started as a college circuit blues-rock band called JUG BLUES (later MATUSE and then X). Impressing manager Ashley Kozak, the band were given a deal with Vertigo, changed their name to CLEAR BLUE SKY and recorded a self-titled record under the production of Patrick Campbell-Lyons. Still only eighteen, the three musicians mixed hard blues with progressive and psychedelic rock in an unusually mature way, and the LP was released in January 1971 sporting one of Roger Dean's earliest album covers. The group was occasionally compared to CREAM, LED ZEPPELIN and early JETHRO TULL, though the music had a firm prog sensibility unlike CREAM or ZEPPELIN and sometimes may even remind of RUSH.
CLEAR BLUE SKY's 1971 debut (reissued on Repertoire,1991) is considered their most important and the LP is a collector's item. The second record, "Destiny" [Saturn, 1990], released twenty years after the first (and then again in 1999 on Aftermath in CD format), is old material but shows an improvement in form and approach from the first session. 1996 saw the part-concept album "Cosmic Crusader" and later another theme record "Mirror of the Stars". "Out of the Blue", a collection of live and unreleased material, came out in 2001.
Considering their partially forgotten status, CLEAR BLUE SKY is a surprisingly tight and accomplished band that probably deserve more attention than they got the first time around.
John Simms, Ken White and Mark Sheather all originated from Acton, West London and began playing music at a very early age. They formed their first band whilst still attending school a rhythm and blues outfit they called ‘Jug Blues’. They swiftly boarded the club circuit, performing a set of cover songs to all and sundry. An extensive tour Germany resulted and this was a success.
It was at this point that they decided to write their own material.
Their primary set evolved. It was ‘raw, fresh, with a brutal edge’ said one journalist, and certainly original. They took it to the listening ears everywhere performing under various band names such as ‘X’ and ‘Matuse’,
covering the entire UK circuit and Europe. They entered the famous Marquee club talent contest in London and won outright. As they came offstage, they were approached by Donavan’s manager, Ashley Kozak, and the band worked with him for some time.Bigger status was achieved. The band played on the same bill as Janis Joplin/Big Brother & the Holding company, Rory Gallagher/Taste, Country Joe and the Fish, Free, Gentle Giant to name but a few...
Their unique style had now fully emerged and new songs were constantly being created. The music was highly experimental and heavy, and belied their youth. Present day journalists have cited the band for being one of the original inventors of what has nowadays become known as heavy metal.
They began to collect a loyal following. The vitality and originality of the music together their musical ability soon attracted the attention of the record companies.
One of the foremost producers of that era, namely Patrick Campbell-Lyons, formerly of 60's chart success band ' NIRVANA ', came to see who was creating the buzz, and instantly decided the band had enormous potential.
The band took the name 'CLEAR BLUE SKY'. Within the spring of 1970, Patrick Campbell-Lyons signed the band to the celebrated VERTIGO record label - home of many original new sounds that were emerging at that time. John Simms was not yet eighteen, and that summer they went into the studios to make their first album, which was (eventually) self titled (some early press releases give the title as ‘Play it Loud’ which was subsequently dropped), and featured one of the very first cover designs by artist Roger Dean. It was released in January 1971. The original vinyl is now very much a collector’s item. However, such is the longevity of this album that it has been re-released by many record companies since and is ongoing to this day.
Bassist Mark Sheather left the band in favour of married life. Kraznet Montpelier replaced him.
The band toured constantly, working the four corners of the rock circuit, and also spent time in the studio recording. Sadly management issues left the band disillusioned and they ceased playing live gigs.
In 1975, John joined 'Tangerine Peel'. He took the place of Michael Chapman of Chinnichap fame, and toured and recorded with them for a while. The time spent with ' Tangerine Peel ' was very rewarding. John enjoyed exploring a more commercial field.
John felt the need to get back to the heavier, more experimental approach. He formed another band with Clear Blue Sky drummer Kenny White. They recruited Smith Campbell as bass player, whose band ' Hokus Poke ' had also appeared on the Vertigo label. They had a gritty, powerful, to-the-point sound, and appropriately called themselves ' The Needle '.
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