The Trip

The Profile

Anglo-Italian progressive rock group active in the early 1970s Italian scene. Key figure was keyboardist Joe Vescovi, alongside bassist/vocalist Arvid “Wegg” Andersen, guitarist William Gray, drummer Pino Sinnone, and later drummer Furio Chirico. Their albums include The Trip, Caronte, Atlantide, and Time of Change, blending psychedelia, hard rock, and jazz-rock with a distinctly Italian flair.

Formed as an Anglo-Italian outfit tied to Italy’s late-60s scene; associated with Riki Maiocchi and noted for Joe Vescovi’s Hammond-led sound. Caronte (1971) is regarded as a milestone of Italian prog; Atlantide (1972) showcased a trio with Furio Chirico; Time of Change (1973) pushed jazz-rock and experimental ideas.

DeBaser’s reviews frame The Trip as Anglo-Italian prog pioneers with a dark, keyboard-led sound. Caronte is hailed as a milestone; Atlantide showcases a lean jazz-rock trio; Time of Change is praised for elegance and experimentation. The debut is seen as authentic, flawed but fascinating. Strong focus on Joe Vescovi’s virtuosity and the band’s ELP-tinged yet distinctly Italian edge.