Founded in Kent, UK in 1970 (as Chapel Farm) – Disbanded in 1974 – Reformed briefly in 1976-1977. Originated from Kent circa 1973. Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, July/August, 1974. Sourced from re-mastered master tape. Previously known as Chapel Farm (see entry), Fantasy recorded an LP and a promotional single with Polydor records in 1973. Fantasy recorded several songs for an intended follow-up, but there was no further investment from Polydor and the recordings remained unreleased. Paul Lawrence had replaced Paul Petley as lead singer of Chapel Farm and Pete James had also taken over on guitar replacing Bob Vann who died suddenly in an accident at a Melody Maker rock band competition being held in Cliftonville, Kent (also his 18th birthday).
Pete James had been introduced to the band by drummer Jon ‘Wol’ Webster as they had both previously played alongside each other in Joy (see entry). Geoff Whitehorn had played in Chapel Farm, but had already left to pursue a solo career after Chapel Farm had recorded their demos at Chipping Norton Studios in 1970. Members Paul Lawrence (vocals, guitar), David Read (bass guitar, vocals), David Metcalfe (keyboard, vocals), Pete James (guitar), Jon Webster (drums). Bob Vann (guitar).
The story of this band started at the Chapel Farm, a farmhouse near Gravesend (Kent) were the band The lead guitar was by the promising Bob Vann but he died in a car accident, he was replaced by Pete James. See for more.
Paint A Picture
Beyond The Beyond
Circus
Silent Mine
Gnome Song
Afterthought
Fantasy 1970 ( full album)
Beyond The Beyond 1974 Full Album