Toad

The Profile

Toad are a Swiss hard/blues rock band active in the 1970s. They released three studio albums—Toad (1971), Tomorrow Blue (1972), and Dreams (1975)—moving from heavy, blues‑soaked jams toward tighter, melodic writing. The band is noted for Vic Vergeat’s expressive guitar and vocals, with a solid rhythm section by Werner Fröhlich (bass) and Cosimo Lampis (drums).

Debut line‑up featured Benj Jäger (vocals), Vic Vergeat (guitar), Werner Fröhlich (bass), and Cosimo Lampis (drums). By Tomorrow Blue (1972) the band were a trio with Vergeat on vocals; the album includes violin by H. W. Lipsky. Dreams (1975) is an 8‑track set with shorter, pop‑leaning structures while retaining blues/hard‑rock elements; songs mentioned include "Keep On Movin'", "Electric Rider", "Because You're Not", "You Know Who I Am", "Boogin' on Saturday Night", and "Break Down".

DeBaser’s reviews celebrate Toad’s heavy, bluesy debut (1971) and the expansive, violin‑touched Tomorrow Blue (1972), praising Vic Vergeat’s expressive guitar and vocals. Dreams (1975) shifts toward shorter, pop‑tinged songs while keeping blues/hard‑rock roots, earning a more mixed verdict. Overall tone: fond, energetic, and guitar‑centric.