Paladin

Paladin was a British progressive rock band formed in 1970. The band released two albums on Bronze Records: Paladin (1971) and Charge! (1972). Their music combined progressive rock with elements of blues, soul, jazz and Latin music, distinguished in part by the use of dual keyboards. The original line-up consisted of Peter Solley (organ, violin, grand piano), Keith Webb (drums and percussion), Peter Beckett (bass guitar and vocals), Derek Foley (lead and slide guitar, vocals), and Lou Stonebridge (vocals, electric piano and harmonica). Paladin was formed in 1970 by classically trained multi-instrumentalist Peter Solley and jazz drummer Keith Webb. Both had previously played in Terry Reid’s band, which performed as an opening act for the Rolling Stones during their 1969 American tour. The other founding members were guitarist and vocalist Derek Foley, formerly of Grisby Dyke; keyboardist and vocalist Lou Stonebridge, who had been a member of Glass Menagerie and the lead singer of Grisby Dyke; and bassist and vocalist Peter Beckett, who had played with the Liverpool-based group Winston G and the Wicked and, later, the final incarnation of World of Oz. The band performed at venues throughout the United Kingdom while developing a distinctive musical style that blended rock, blues, soul, jazz and Latin influences. Their combination of two keyboard players contributed to their characteristic sound. Their performances attracted the attention of Bronze Records, a label also associated with artists such as Uriah Heep and Manfred Mann. On 8 January 1971, Paladin entered Olympic Studios in London to record their self-titled debut album, produced by Philamore Lincoln. Although the album received favourable reviews, its commercial performance was disappointing. Despite the limited sales of their debut, the band was given the opportunity to record a second album. Charge! was released in 1972, with Philamore Lincoln as producer and Geoff Emerick as engineer. Emerick was renowned for his work with the Beatles, including the album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album was recorded at Apple Studios in London.
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