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Caravan

For Richard

Progressive Rock
  • Rock
  • Progressive Rock
  • Classic Rock
  • Metal
  • Game
  • Canterbury Scene
  • Psychedelic Rock
  • Jazz-Rock
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Caravan are an English band from the Canterbury area, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan in 1968. The band have not achieved much commercial success, but are considered a key part of the Canterbury scene, blending psychedelic rock, jazz and classical influences to create a distinctive sound. The band were originally based in Whitstable, Kent, near Canterbury, but moved to London when briefly signed to Verve Records. After being dropped by Verve, the band signed to Decca Records, where they released their most critically acclaimed album, In the Land of Grey and Pink in 1971. David Sinclair left after the album’s release and the band disintegrated the following year. Hastings and Coughlan added new members, notably... Read on...

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Egill wrote on November, 2nd 2020 at 5:33pm:
Listening to "For Richard" now actually. The wonderful #live version from the double "Canterbury tales" original from the LP. Sadly omitted from the later CD release. The ultimate in my opinion. Fairfield Halls 1974 :-)


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