Van der Graaf Generator
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Van der Graaf Generator are an English progressive rock band, formed in 1967 in Manchester by singer-songwriters Peter Hammill and Chris Judge Smith. They were the first act signed by Charisma Records
Van der Graaf Generator on stage in 2021
The band were originally formed by students at the University of Manchester.
Nic Potter (pictured in 2007) joined the band in 1969 and played bass with them until August 1970, then again from 1977 to 1978
The band performing in 1970 in Plumpton
Pawn Hearts
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Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released on 12 November 1971 on Charisma Records. The original album features just three tracks, including the
Van der Graaf Generator
…a line-up of Hammill, Banton, Evans and saxophonist David Jackson. The quartet subsequently achieved significant success in Italy with the release of Pawn Hearts in 1971. After several exhausting tours of Italy, the band split in 1972. They reformed in 1975, releasing Godbluff and frequently touring Italy again…
Pawn Hearts