Andromeda (English band) explained

Andromeda
Origin:	London, England
Genre:	Psychedelic rock, freakbeat, acid rock, progressive rock, hard rock
Years Active:	1966–1969
Associated Acts:	The Attack, The Five Day Week Straw People
Past Members:	John Du Cann Mick Hawksworth Jack McCulloch Ian McLane

Andromeda were an English psychedelic rock group, that formed in 1966.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann a new line-up recorded their eponymous album in 1969 with backing vocals by Eddie Dyche.

The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster in 1970.

Du Cann, Hawksworth, and Collins also comprised the one-off studio band The Five Day Week Straw People. Hawksworth later briefly joined Killing Floor.^[5]

In September 2017, a copy of their first album sold for over £1,000 (US$1,200) on Discogs.^[6]

Band members

• John Du Cann – lead vocals, guitar
• Mick Hawksworth – bass guitar
• Jack McCulloch (aka Jack Collins) – drums
• Ian McLane – drums

Discography

Singles

• "Go Your Way" / "Keep out 'Cos I'm Dying" (RCA Victor) 1969

Albums

• Andromeda (RCA Victor) 1969
• 7 Lonely Street (Reflection) 1990
• Anthology 1966-1969 (Kissing Spell) 1994
• Live at Middle Earth (Kissing Spell) 1994
• Originals (Angel Air) 2005
• Beginnings 1967-68 (Angel Air) 2007

Compilation albums

• See into the Stars (SAR.CD 003-4) 1990
• Return to Sanity (Background) 1992
• Definitive Collection (Angel Air) 2000

The original album was re-released in 2000 as a two disc set that contained that album and a number of demos, singles, and live recordings under the name of Definitive Collection.^{[7] [8]}

External links

• Andromeda at EP Music

Notes and References

1. Larkin C 'Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music' (Muze UK Ltd, 1997)) p13
2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p15418|pure_url=yes}} Andromeda Biography]. AllMusic. 2010-09-29.
3. Web site: Jack McCulloch Info. ReoCities. 2010-11-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20110822202233/http://www.reocities.com/sunsetstrip/Diner/2674/mcculloch_jack_a.htm. 22 August 2011. dead.
4. Web site: Andromeda Biography. Prog Archives. 2010-11-11.
5. Web site: Bryan Thomas . Killing Floor | Biography & History . . 2016-02-12.
6. Web site: Andromeda (10) – Andromeda. Discogs. 29 July 2018.
7. Web site: Andromeda. Alex Gitlin. 2010-09-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20101014002222/http://alexgitlin.com/npp/andro.htm. 14 October 2010 . live.
8. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r469430|pure_url=yes}} Definitive Collection Album Review]. AllMusic. 2010-09-30.