Hookfoot-Live In Memphis 1972 (1990)

Formed in the late 1960s in Great Britain, Hookoot was a band that emerged from the union of session musicians from the DJM Records label. Although they never achieved any significant chart success, nor did their albums garner any media attention, this band was a prime example of early 1970s rock and roll and blues. Their lineup consisted of Ian Duck (vocals, harmonica), Dave Glover (bass), Roger Pope (drums), and Caleb Quaye (guitar). Some time later, guitarist Bob Kulick and bassist Mick Grabham joined them. All of these musicians had participated in most of the recordings for the aforementioned label, including Elton John's early albums such as "Empty Sky" from 1969. After signing with A&M Records, they released five LPs, which were only marketed in the United States, beginning with "A Pie Of Pye" (1969), followed by "Turn The Radio" (1970), "Hookfoot" (1971), "Good Times A' Comin' " (1972), "Communication" (1972), and "Roarin'", with which they concluded their musical journey. Later, A&M Records released the double compilation album "Headlines", and a few years later, the live album recorded in 1972, "Live In Memphis". This live album is a brilliant example of Hookfoot's style, with that Southern flavor infused with rock and roll, electric and acoustic blues, and funky elements. Tracks like the funk rock “Bluebird”, the southern epic “Mystic Lady”, the dusty “Movies”, the country rock “Natures Changes”, the rhythmic jazz rock “Wim-Wom” or the melodic “Crazy Fool”, along with the brilliant and accomplished interpretation of Neil Young’s “Don’t Let It Bring You Down”, or the acoustic blues “Coombe Gallows”, demonstrate the talent that this forgotten band had behind them, combining excellent musicality with committed lyrics and a captivating and suggestive eclectic style.