Arthur Wilton Brown is an English singer and songwriter best known for his flamboyant and theatrical performances, eclectic work and his powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice, in particular his high pitched banshee screams. He is also notable for his unique stage persona, featuring extreme facepaint and a burning helmet.
Brown in 2022 during his live show with The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
Victor Peraino used the EMS VCS 3 synthesizer on the album Journey.
Arthur Brown playing at the Wickerman Festival, 2005
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown at Musicport in Whitby, England in 2014
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown are an English rock band formed by singer Arthur Brown in 1967. The original band included Vincent Crane, Drachen Theaker (drums), and Nick Greenwood (bass). This early incarnation were noted for Crane's organ and brass arrangements and Brown's powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice. Brown was also notable for his unique stage persona such as extreme facepaint and burning helmet.
Performing in 2014