Dr. Strangely Strange

The Profile

Irish psychedelic folk group formed in Dublin in 1967 by Tim Booth, Ivan Pawle, and Tim Goulding. Debut album Kip of the Serenes (1969, Island) was followed by Heavy Petting (1970, Vertigo) with Roger Dean artwork and guests Gary Moore and Andy Irvine. After an early-1970s split, they reunited for Alternative Medicine.

Connected with the Incredible String Band and producer Joe Boyd; Heavy Petting features cover art by Roger Dean; guest spots include Gary Moore and Andy Irvine.

Two reviews explore the Irish psych‑folk trio’s whimsical world. Formed in Dublin in 1967, they released Kip of the Serenes (1969) and Heavy Petting (1970). Heavy Petting sports Roger Dean artwork and features Gary Moore and Andy Irvine. Their sound echoes the Incredible String Band with a lighter, playful touch. They later reunited for Alternative Medicine.