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Atomic Rooster

Musical Group
Forfans of 70s prog/hard rock, hammond-organ devotees, and listeners of deep purple/elp-era sounds.
3 Reviews 3 Definitions 19 Charts
Progressive Rock Hard Rock

The Profile

British progressive/hard rock band formed in 1969 by keyboardist Vincent Crane and drummer Carl Palmer after their stint in the Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Known for a Hammond-driven sound, shifting lineups, and the UK hit Tomorrow Night (No. 11, 1971). Key classic-era albums include Atomic Roooster, Death Walks Behind You, and In Hearing Of.

Founders: Vincent Crane and Carl Palmer (1969). Early members included Nick Graham. Often performed and recorded without a bassist, with Crane covering bass via organ pedals/low registers. Tomorrow Night reached UK No. 11 in 1971. Frequent lineup changes featured John Du Cann (guitar) and Paul Hammond (drums). Vincent Crane died by suicide in 1989.

English prog-hard rock outfit led by keyboardist Vincent Crane, co-founded with Carl Palmer. Reviews spotlight the Hammond-heavy sound, dark atmospheres, and frequent lineup shifts. Tomorrow Night reached UK No. 11 in 1971. Death Walks Behind You is praised as their pinnacle; In Hearing Of divides opinions but remains enjoyable.

Notable Quotes

❝ With this second album, our roosters hit the mark.
❝ Atomic Rooster was an interesting band from the early seventies, perfectly balanced between hard rock and progressive.
❝ Atomic Rooster emerged at the dawn of Prog Rock.
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