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'''The Web''' were a British [[jazz]]/[[blues]] band, with a style simultaneously related to America's West Coast groove and UK's [[proto-prog]] movement. Hailing from the British psychedelic scene, their style is often described as atmospheric, moody, melancholy, and dark. They were originally fronted by African-American singer [[John L. Watson (singer)|John L. Watson]], with whom they released two studio albums, ''Fully Interlocking'' (1968) and ''Theraposa Blondi'' (1970). The band increasingly delved into a progressive rock sound with which Watson's vocal style was incompatible, so they set Watson up with a solo career and replaced him with keyboardist/vocalist Dave Lawson. Shortening their name to simply Web, the band fully embraced their new jazz-prog sound on their third LP, ''I Spider'' (1970). Following the departure of saxophonist/flautist Tom Harris, the band changed names again, to Samurai. A final, self-titled album followed in 1971. With the band losing steam due to financial struggles and lack of recognition, Lawson accepted an invitation to join [[Greenslade]]. |
'''The Web''' were a British [[jazz]]/[[blues]] band, with a style simultaneously related to America's West Coast groove and UK's [[proto-prog]] movement. Hailing from the British psychedelic scene, their style is often described as atmospheric, moody, melancholy, and dark. |
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They were originally fronted by African-American singer [[John L. Watson (singer)|John L. Watson]], with whom they released two studio albums, ''Fully Interlocking'' (1968) and ''Theraposa Blondi'' (1970). The band increasingly delved into a progressive rock sound with which Watson's vocal style was incompatible, so they set Watson up with a solo career and replaced him with keyboardist/vocalist Dave Lawson. Shortening their name to simply Web, the band fully embraced their new jazz-prog sound on their third LP, ''I Spider'' (1970). Following the departure of saxophonist/flautist Tom Harris, the band changed names again, to Samurai. |
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A final, self-titled album followed in 1971. With the band losing steam due to financial struggles and lack of recognition, Lawson accepted an invitation to join [[Greenslade]]. |
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==Members== |
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The Web were a British jazz/blues band, with a style simultaneously related to America's West Coast groove and UK's proto-prog movement. Hailing from the British psychedelic scene, their style is often described as atmospheric, moody, melancholy, and dark.
They were originally fronted by African-American singer John L. Watson, with whom they released two studio albums, Fully Interlocking (1968) and Theraposa Blondi (1970). The band increasingly delved into a progressive rock sound with which Watson's vocal style was incompatible, so they set Watson up with a solo career and replaced him with keyboardist/vocalist Dave Lawson. Shortening their name to simply Web, the band fully embraced their new jazz-prog sound on their third LP, I Spider (1970). Following the departure of saxophonist/flautist Tom Harris, the band changed names again, to Samurai.
A final, self-titled album followed in 1971. With the band losing steam due to financial struggles and lack of recognition, Lawson accepted an invitation to join Greenslade.
Members
- John L. Watson - Vocals (1968-'70)
- Dave Lawson - Vocals/Keys (1970-'71).
- Tom Harris - Woodwind.
- John Eaton - Guitar.
- Tony Edwards - Guitar.
- Dick Lee-Smtih - Bass.
- Lennie Wright - Drums/Percussion.
- Kenny Beveridge - Drums/Percussion.
Discography
Singles
- "Hatton Mill Morning" / "Conscience" - Deram DM 201 - 1968
- "Baby Won't You Leave Me Alone" / "Mcvernon Street" - Deram DM 217 - 1968 – UK #52[A]
- "Monday to Friday" / "Harold Dubbleyew" Deram DM 253 - 1969
Albums
- Fully Interlocking - Deram SML 1025 - 1968
- Theraphosa Blondi - Deram SML-R 1058 - 1969
- I Spider - Polydor 2383 024 - 1970 (as Web)
- Samurai - Greenwich Grammophone Co. GSLP 1003 - 1971 (as Samurai)[3]
References
- ^ Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".
- ^ Powell, Mark (2008). "Samurai". In Samurai (pp.3-13) [CD booklet]. London: Cherry Red Records Group.
- ^ Joynson, Vernon (1995). The Tapestry of Delights Archived November 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. London: Borderline Books.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p21351