Quatermass

The Profile

Quatermass were an English progressive rock trio featuring John Gustafson (bass, vocals), Peter Robinson (keyboards), and Mick Underwood (drums). They released one self-titled album in 1970, noted for its keyboard-driven sound; Rainbow later covered Black Sheep of the Family.

English progressive rock trio active 1969–1971; members John Gustafson, Peter Robinson, Mick Underwood; released one self-titled album in 1970.

Quatermass were a short-lived English progressive rock trio whose 1970 self-titled album stands out for its keyboard-led power and genre-blending flair. Reviews praise tracks like Post War Saturday Echo and note the memorable pterodactyl-laden cover. The lineup featured John Gustafson, Peter Robinson, and Mick Underwood. Rainbow later covered Black Sheep of the Family. The band released only this one studio album.