Hailing from Jersey in the Channel Islands and originally known as The Parlour Band, A Band Called O played Prog Rock on two albums for CBS/Epic – A Band Called O (1974) and Oasis (1975).
They later changed their name to The O Band and recorded further albums with UA – Within Reach (1976) and The Knife (1977).
Despite being championed by John Peel (for whom they recorded four ‘Peel Sessions’), the group had no chart success but remained a popular live act in Britain and Europe.
The group disbanded at the end of 1977.
Peter Filleul
Keyboards, vocals Mike Harwood
Guitar, vocals Allen Greenall
Guitar, vocals Nigel Uren
Drums John Ashworth
Bass Jeff Smith
Bass, vocals Mark Anders
Bass, vocals Craig Anders
Guitar, vocals Jon “Pix” Pickford
Guitar, vocals Jerry Robbins
Drums Derek Ballard
Drums Ian Lynne
Keyboards, vocals Jeff Bannister
Keyboards, vocals
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