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Edgar Broughton Band

Musical Group

Forfans of 60s/70s british underground, psychedelic/blues rock devotees, harvest-era collectors, and listeners into beefheart, early floyd, and gritty hard rock.
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The Profile

British underground rock group from Warwick, formed by brothers Edgar (vocals, guitar) and Steve Broughton (drums) with Arthur Grant (bass). Signed to Harvest Records, produced by Peter Jenner, they played major festivals such as Hyde Park and Glastonbury. Their album “Sing Brother Sing” reached UK #18 in 1970, while the self-titled 1971 ‘meat album’ peaked at #28. Known for politicized lyrics, free concerts, and a blend of blues, psychedelia, and hard rock.

Reviews highlight the ferocious debut Wasa-Wasa (1969), the more melodic and accessible self-titled album (1971), and the rock-blues pivot of In Side Out (1972). The band’s politicized stance, Harvest-era production under Peter Jenner, and strong live reputation recur, alongside references to tracks like Evening Over Rooftops, It’s Not You, and American Boy Soldier.

Three reviews trace Edgar Broughton Band from the feral Wasa-Wasa (1969) to the more accessible self-titled ‘meat album’ (1971) and the tough rock-blues of In Side Out (1972). Harvest-era context, Peter Jenner’s role, and their politicized, festival-tested reputation recur. The band’s cult status and chart blips (notably in 1970) frame a story of originality meeting the margins.

Notable Quotes

❝ “So many lies and contradictions rage in our lives;”

❝ Ah, time... If it's true that it's the cure for all ills, it's equally true that it can erode everything and consign the beautiful things to oblivion.

❝ A pivotal album in the underground scene and in the broader sense of English progressive: all of this is 'Wasa-Wasa', released in 1969 and produced by Peter Jenner, who was already the manager of Pink Floyd.