Formed in Harrogate, Yorkshire in 1971, the band initially featured Roy Webber (guitar, lead vocals), Paul Middleton (steel guitar, bass), Pete Sage (violin, bass, mandolin), Paul Gerrett (keyboards), Pete Cosker (bass, guitars, vocals) and Roger Narraway (drums).The band’s debut album, WALLY, issued in 1974, was produced by Rick Wakeman and Bob Harris and featured excellent material, including the epic ‘To the Urban Man’. Its release led to the band developing a loyal following on the live circuit assisted by extensive touring in Europe and the USA. Prior to the recording of Wally’s next album keyboard player Paul Gerrett departed and he was replaced by Nick Glennie-Smith. This change in line-up saw the band move further in a progressive direction for the album VALLEY GARDENS, issued in 1975. The album was dominated by the excellent side-long piece ‘The Reason Why’ and also included the track ‘Nez Perc’e’ which was issued as a single and gained some considerable airplay.

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  • 1. The Martyr
  • 2. I Just Wanna Be a Cowboy
  • 3. What To Do
  • 4. Sunday Walking Lady
  • 5. To the Urban Man
  • 6. Your Own Way
  • 7. The Life You're Living

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  • 1. Valley Gardens
  • 2. Nez Perc'e
  • 3. The Mood I'm In
  • 4. The Reason Why
  • 5. Nolan
  • 6. The Charge
  • 7. Disillusion
  • 8. Right By Me