String Driven Thing

The Profile

Formed as a trio in the late sixties in Glasgow, String Driven Thing expanded their line-up and signed to the Charisma label. Chris Adams (leader) and his wife Pauline are central voices, and Graham Smith's electrified violin is a defining element. Reviews on DeBaser single out The Machine That Cried as a high point.

Signed to Charisma; opened for Genesis; core members mentioned in reviews include Chris Adams, Pauline Adams and violinist Graham Smith.

Two DeBaser reviews celebrate String Driven Thing's The Machine That Cried as a progressive-folk masterpiece, highlighting emotive vocals and Graham Smith's electrified violin. The coverage focuses on the band's late-1960s Glasgow origins and the Adams couple's central creative roles.