Cressida

Cressida was a British progressive rock band best known for its melodic, symphonic sound. Active between 1968 and 1970, the band recorded two highly regarded albums for Vertigo Records and later became a cult favorite among progressive rock enthusiasts. The roots of Cressida date back to March 1968, when guitarist John Heyworth answered an advertisement in Melody Maker and traveled to London to join a struggling band called The Dominators. The group’s fortunes changed when vocalist Angus Cullen joined. Cullen and Heyworth quickly formed a strong songwriting partnership and began developing original material together. The lineup was completed with Lol Coker on Hammond organ, Kevin McCarthy on bass, and Iain Clark on drums. With the band assembled, the musicians focused on arranging original songs while also performing selected cover versions in their live set. Initially performing under the name Charge, the band’s repertoire combined original compositions by Cullen and Heyworth with songs by artists such as The Doors, The Drifters, and Spirit. In December 1968, the group auditioned for Australian producer Ossie Byrne, known for his work with the Bee Gees. Impressed by their musicianship and songwriting, Byrne signed the band to a management contract in early 1969. By this time, the group had adopted the name Cressida. Shortly afterward, they traveled to Germany, where they performed in Frankfurt and later at Hamburg’s famous Star Club, a venue closely associated with the early career of The Beatles. Following extensive tours in Germany and Switzerland, the band returned to England in March 1969. Encouraged by Byrne, they concentrated on writing new material and recording demonstration tapes at Central Sound Studios in London’s Denmark Street.
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