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Former Family multi-instrumentalist John 'Poli' Palmer has died, aged 82
Multi-instrumentalist John 'Poli' Palmer played with Family and also worked with Pete Townshend, Peter Frampton, Kevin Ayers. Elkie Brookes and more...
“An evening in with the lava lamp beckons”: Middle Earth Club 3CD set
Middle Earth: The Soundtrack Of London’s Legendary Psychedelic Club features David Bowie, Family Brian Auger, Denny Laine, Yardbirds, Deviants, The Who and more
Family vocalist Roger Chapman’s journey from local band stage invader to unique prog star
Vocalist with a one-off voice talked writing hits, co-founding Streetwalkers, going solo and overseeing the emotional reunion as he marked the launch of his most recent album
“We didn’t go ‘That’s your job’ – we’d say ‘Why don’t you have a go?’ I can remember playing solos on Stylophone… In some places it was like 'the Martians have landed!‘” How Family made Bandstand, and where it took them
With a pre-King Crimson John Wetton on bass and a clutch of idiosyncratic songs with busy arrangements, the 1972 release cemented Roger Chapman and co’s position as one of the most influential bands of the era
“A lot of early Genesis and Roxy Music comes from Family… I think we set a certain kind of style for the next generation”: Roger Chapman recalls Music In A Doll’s House
With its twisted arrangements and otherworldly vocals, Family’s mind-boggling 1968 debut set a benchmark in underground music
Roger Chapman - Moth To A Flame – The Recordings 1979-1981: "a worthy package"
Not yet ratedA worthy package from the Family man’s solo catalogue.
"Family definitely ran out of steam". Roger Chapman in The Prog Interview
The Family singer and solo artist in his own right, Roger Chapman reflects on a 50-year career
Roger Chapman - Life In The Pond review
Not yet ratedRoger Chapman is reunited with old Family chum Poli Palmer on his new solo album
