The Parlour Band

THE PARLOUR BAND Were A Progressive Melodic/Hard Rock Band From The Channel Island Of Jersey. They Signed To The Decca Progressive Imprint Label Deram And Recorded Their Debut Album 'Is A Friend?' In 1972. Later The Band Changed Their Name And Musical Style Towards A More American 'AOR' Rock Sound And Became A BAND CALLED "O" Releasing A Self-Titled Album In 1974 And 'Oasis' In 1975. They Then Changed Their Name To THE O BAND And Released 'Within Reach' In 1976 And Their Final Album 'The Knife' In 1979. Parlour Band Was Formed When Vocalist/keyboard Player/songwriter Peter Filleul And A Local Jersey Hard Rock Band Joined Forces. Combining Filleul's Love Of Beatlesque Lush Melodies And The Band's Love Of American Westcoast Hard Edged Rock They Were Both A Psychedelic Pastoral Pop Band And A Heavy Progressive Group. Every Song Is Masterful Filled With Great Melodies Fantastic Interplay Rich Soaring Flowing Textures Of Guitars And Keyboards And The Vocals -- Especially Harmonies Are Really Good. read less