Greenslade

The Profile

Greenslade are a British progressive rock band formed by keyboardist Dave Greenslade and bassist Tony Reeves after their time in Colosseum. The classic lineup—Greenslade, Reeves, Dave Lawson, and Andrew McCulloch—pioneered a two‑keyboard, no‑guitar approach on albums from 1973–1975 before disbanding in 1976. They reformed in 2000 and released Large Afternoon.

Early albums feature twin keyboards (piano, Hammond, Moog, Mellotron) with no guitarist; later sessions included guest guitar by Dave Clempson. Covers for the 1973–1974 albums were by Roger Dean; Time and Tide’s artwork was by Patrick Woodroffe. Origins trace to Colosseum; drummer Andrew McCulloch had played with King Crimson.

Reviews praise Greenslade’s classic 1973–1975 run: intricate, keyboard-led prog with Mellotron/Moog textures, tight rhythm section, and striking cover art. The debut and Bedside Manners Are Extra lean symphonic/jazz-rock; Spyglass Guest is energetic and playful; Time and Tide shifts to shorter, more immediate songs. Vocals and lyrics draw mixed notes, but musicianship and arrangements earn strong acclaim. Publicly, Greenslade are a British prog band formed by Dave Greenslade and Tony Reeves, active 1972–1976 and again 2000–2003.