Audience

The Profile

Audience are an English art-rock band formed in the late 1960s, known for acoustic-led songs augmented by wind instruments and the distinctive vocals of Howard Werth.

Core lineup: Howard Werth (vocals, guitar), Keith Gemmell (sax/clarinet/flute), Trevor Williams (bass), Tony Connor (drums). Released key albums between 1969 and 1971 and were associated with the Charisma label.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Audience's early records, especially Friend's Friend's Friend (1970) and The House On The Hill (1971). Reviews highlight Howard Werth's distinctive vocals and Keith Gemmell's wind instrument contributions. The band's sound is described as art rock with prog influences and strong acoustic/unplugged elements.