The Fut Explained

The Fut
Origin:London, England
Genre:Psychedelic rock, roots rock, soft rock
Label:Beacon
Years Active:1969 (August)
Associated Acts:Bee Gees, Tin Tin, The Bloomfields
Past Members:Maurice Gibb
Steve Groves
Steve Kipner
Billy Lawrie

The Fut were a short-lived rock group formed in London in 1969, consisting of Maurice Gibb, Steve Groves, Steve Kipner and Billy Lawrie (the brother of singer Lulu and Gibb's brother-in-law and sometime songwriting partner).[1] Their only single was "Have You Heard the Word", released in the UK on Beacon Records.[2] This was the first time since the formation of the Bee Gees that Gibb, who was still in the group, had performed with another group.[3] Groves and Kipner were members of the group Tin Tin.

"Have You Heard the Word" was written by Groves and Kipner, and recorded on 6 August 1969.

Members

Notes and References

  1. http://twistinthedark.net/2011/08/14/lulu-the-songwriter/ Twist in the Dark: Lulu - the songwriter
  2. Web site: Gibb Songs: 1970 . Brennan . Joseph . 22 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Gibb Songs: 1969 . Brennan . Joseph . 22 March 2013.