Aynsley Dunbar

The Profile

Aynsley Dunbar is an English drummer from Liverpool who came to attention with John Mayall's lineup and formed The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation. He later played with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Jefferson Starship.

Associated acts (mentioned in the review): John Mayall, The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation, Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Jefferson Starship. The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation (1968) produced by John Mayall and released by Blue Thumb Records is discussed in the review.

A detailed, appreciative review of The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation highlighting Dunbar's distinctive drumming and the album's blend of blues, jazz and psychedelia. The review praises performances (notably Victor Brox and John Mooreshead) and Hipgnosis cover art. It situates Dunbar's subsequent career with major artists.