Gnidrolog was a British progressive rock band. The group was formed in 1969 by twin brothers Colin and Stewart Goldring, joined by drummer Nigel Pegrum (formerly of Spice) and bassist Peter “Mars” Cowling. For their second album, saxophonist and flautist John Earle became part of the lineup. The band name was created by reversing and slightly altering the brothers’ surname, with an additional “o” added. In May 1972, the British music magazine NME reported that Gnidrolog would appear at the Great Western Express Lincoln Festival on 26 May, performing alongside Budgie, Skin Alley, Tea & Symphony, John Martyn and Warhorse. That same year, the band released their first two albums, In Spite of Harry’s Toe‑Nail and Lady Lake. After the second album, personnel changes followed: Stewart Goldring and Nigel Pegrum were replaced by guitarist John Knightsbridge (ex‑Third World War) and drummer John Bedon (ex‑Warm Dust). This lineup continued into 1973 but eventually disbanded due to a lack of commercial success. Although Gnidrolog performed with notable acts such as David Bowie, Colosseum, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Wishbone Ash, Soft Machine and Magma, they remained relatively obscure. After the breakup, Peter Cowling began a long musical collaboration with Pat Travers starting in 1975. The Goldring brothers later formed the punk rock band The Pork Dukes in 1976 and subsequently worked as session musicians, as did other former members. Nigel Pegrum joined Steeleye Span, and John “Irish” Earle went on to a successful career performing with artists including Thin Lizzy, Ian Dury and the Clash.
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Reach For Tomorrow
Same Dreams
A Dog With No Collar
Snails
I Could Never Be A Soldier
Time And Space
Ship
Social Embarrassment
Gnidrolog – Live 1972 (Full Album)
Lady Lake 1972 Full Album
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