Band Description:
Caravan is a British progressive rock band that formed in Canterbury in 1968. The band's founding members included Pye Hastings (guitar, vocals), Richard Sinclair (bass, vocals), Dave Sinclair (keyboards), and Richard Coughlan (drums). Caravan is considered one of the most influential bands of the Canterbury scene, a sub-genre of progressive rock that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Caravan's music is characterized by its whimsical and light-hearted sound, often featuring intricate keyboard and guitar melodies, complex time signatures, and jazzy improvisation.
In 1971, Caravan released their critically acclaimed third album, "In the Land of Grey and Pink," which is considered by many to be their masterpiece. The album features some of the band's most beloved songs, including "Golf Girl," "Winter Wine," and the title track. "In the Land of Grey and Pink" is also notable for its distinctive cover art, which features a whimsical illustration by artist Anne Marie Anderson.
Throughout the 1970s, Caravan continued to release a string of highly regarded albums, including "Waterloo Lily" (1972), "For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night" (1973), and "Cunning Stunts" (1975). The band's sound evolved over time, incorporating elements of funk, fusion, and even disco, but always retaining their signature playful and melodic style.
Caravan's popularity declined in the late 1970s, and the band went through a number of lineup changes over the years. However, they have continued to tour and record sporadically, and have maintained a loyal following among progressive rock fans.
CARAVAN - Caravan ( self-titled )
Prog Rock, Canterbury Rock
Caravan is the debut album by the British progressive rock band Caravan. It was released in 1968.
Learn moreCARAVAN - If I could do it all over again, I'll do it all over you
Prog Rock, Canterbury Rock
"If I Could Do It All Over Again ... " is the 1970 release by Canterbury scene rock band Caravan. It was the second album by the band, the predecessor to their best-known album" In the Land of Grey and Pink".
Learn moreCARAVAN - In The Land Of Grey And Pink
Prog Rock, Canterbury Rock
"In the Land of Grey and Pink" is the 1971 album released by the Caterbury Rock band "Caravan", and was the last album to feature the original lineup of Richard Coughlan, Pye Hastings, Richard Sinclair and Dave Sinclair until 1982.
Learn moreCanterbury Scene:
The Canterbury scene was a sub-genre of progressive rock that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the Canterbury area of southern England. Some of the key rock bands associated with the Canterbury scene include:
- Soft Machine
- Caravan
- Gong
- Hatfield and the North
- National Health
- Egg
- Kevin Ayers
- Robert Wyatt
These bands shared a similar sound characterized by complex instrumentation, jazzy improvisation, and a playful and whimsical approach to songwriting. The Canterbury scene was a vibrant and influential movement that helped shape the sound of progressive rock in the 1970s and beyond.