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Family

Musical Group
Forfans of progressive/psychedelic rock and late-60s/early-70s british music explorers.
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The Profile

Family were a British rock band from Leicester, active 1966–1973, known for Roger Chapman’s distinctive vibrato and an eclectic blend of prog, psych, folk and R&B. Key members included guitarist Charlie Whitney, violinist/bassist Ric Grech, and (in 1971–72) John Wetton.

Debut Music in a Doll’s House (1968) was produced by Dave Mason; Family Entertainment (1969) and Fearless (1971) are highlighted in reviews; Roger Chapman’s voice is repeatedly noted as singular; Ric Grech’s violin is prominent; John Wetton joined for Fearless.

Reviewers frame Family as a bold British art/prog outfit mixing psychedelia, folk and R&B with Roger Chapman’s unmistakable vibrato. The debut and Family Entertainment earn special praise; Fearless is hailed as a peak. Lineup nods include Ric Grech and John Wetton. Later work like It’s Only a Movie divides opinions but still charms some listeners.

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