Gravy Train were a progressive rock group from Lancashire, England, formed by vocalist and guitarist Norman Barratt in 1969. Together with J.D. Hughes (keyboards, vocals, wind), Lester Williams (bass, vocals) and Barry Davenport (drums) they recorded four studio albums. The first two were released on the Vertigo label, and the latter two by Dawn Records.
The band was dissolved in 1975. Little is known what happened with its members except for Barratt, who appeared in Mandalaband for their second and final album in 1978. He went on to found the Barratt Band, which recorded albums in the early 1980s. Les Williams has been working as Ocean Entertainments - an agency for bands and acts - since the 1980s.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1970: Gravy Train (Vertigo 6360023)
- 1971: A ballad of a peautiful man (Vertigo 6360051)
- 1973: Second Birth (Dawn DNLS 3046)
- 1974: Staircase to the day (Dawn DNLH 1)
[edit] Singles
- 1973: "Strength Of A Dream" / "Tolpuddle Episode" (Dawn DNS 1036)
- 1973: "Starbright Starlight" / "Good Time Thing" (Dawn DNS 1058)
- 1975: "Climb Aboard The Gravy Train" / "Sanctuary" (Dawn DNS 1115)
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