Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in Guildford, Surrey, in 1971. Led by guitarist Andrew Latimer, they have released fourteen studio albums and fourteen singles, along with numerous live albums and DVDs. Although they never achieved mass commercial popularity, the band developed a strong cult following in the 1970s with albums such as Mirage (1974) and The Snow Goose (1975). In the early 1980s they moved toward a jazz‑influenced, more commercial sound before entering an extended hiatus. Since 1991, Camel have operated independently, releasing music on their own label. Despite not issuing a new studio album since 2002, the band have continued to perform live on occasion (as of 2025). Their music has influenced artists including Marillion, Opeth and Steven Wilson. Music journalist Mark Blake described Camel as “the great unsung heroes of 70s prog rock.” Camel were formed in Guildford in 1971 by guitarist Andrew Latimer, drummer Andy Ward, bassist Doug Ferguson and keyboardist Peter Bardens. Latimer, Ward and Ferguson had previously performed together in the Guildford‑based trio Brew, and in 1971 they auditioned to become the backing band for singer‑songwriter Phillip Goodhand‑Tait. The trio appeared on Goodhand‑Tait’s album I Think I’ll Write a Song, released in September 1971. After parting ways with Goodhand‑Tait, the three musicians decided to expand their sound by adding a keyboardist. They placed an advertisement in Melody Maker, to which Bardens responded. He auditioned successfully using a Hammond organ borrowed from a mutual friend. The four then travelled to Ireland to fulfil Bardens’ remaining commitments with his previous band On, after which they adopted the name Camel. Their first live performance under the new name took place at Waltham Forest Technical College in London in December 1971, supporting Wishbone Ash.
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Harbour of Tears
Stationary Traveller live
Long Goodbyes
Never Let Go
Rain Dances
Lies
Drafted
Fingertips
Freefall
Coming of Age (Live)
Song Within A Song
Echoes
Ice
West Berlin
Hymn to her
Lunar Sea
Mystic Queen
Snow Goose Medley
Lady Fantasy
Live at the Royal Albert Hall Sneak Preview
Six ate
Camel 1973 Full Album
Mirage 1974 Full Album
The S̲now Goose 1975 Full Album
Moonmadnes 1976 Full Album
Raindances 1977 Full Album
Breathless 1978 Full Album
i can see your house from here 1979 Full Album
Nude 1981 Full Album
Single Factor 1982 Full Album
Stationary Traveller 1984 Full Album
Dust and Dreams 1991 Full Album
Rajaz 1999 Full Album
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