Fruupp

Formed In Early 1971 Fruupp Were An Early 1970s Progressive Rock Band Which Originated In Northern Ireland But Developed A Fan Base In The UK. They Released Several Albums Including Future Legends 1973 Seven Secrets 1974 The Prince Of Heaven's Eyes 1974 And Modern Masquerades 1975 . They Were Relatively Popular Particularly On The Student Scene And As A Support Group They Supported Genesis And Queen On Their UK Tour In 1974 But Never Quite Made Into It The Big Time.
Most Of The Artwork On Their Album Covers Was Created By Bassist/singer Peter Farrelly.
Stephen Houston Left The Band In January 1975 And Became A Christian Activist To Be Replaced By John Mason Who Can Be Heard On Their Final Album Modern Masquerades Produced By King Crimson Founder And Multi-Instrumentalist Ian McDonald Who Also Played Saxophone On It.
The Band Eventually Broke Up In December 1976.
There Were Rumours At The End Of 2006 Of A Possible Reunion Tour Including A Statement By Stephen Houston On His Website That He Was "definitely Open To The Possibility Of A Reunification Tour If Management Funding And The Band Members Personal Lifestyles Could Handle The Upheaval." Citation Needed Edit Personnel Vince McCusker - Guitar Vocals Born 3 October 1949 In Maghera County Londonderry Northern Ireland Stephen Houston - Keyboards Oboe Vocals Earl 1971 - January 1975 Born 18 July 1953 In Belfast Peter Farrelly - Bass Guitar Lead Vocals Born 4 January 1949 In Belfast Martin Foye - Drums Percussion Born 13 May 1951 In Dungannon County Tyrone Northern Ireland John Mason - Keyboards Vibes Vocals January 1975 - December 1976 read less