{"title":"Colosseum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColosseum is a UK band that emerged in the late 1960s and became one of the pivotal progressive bands of that era. The founding members were Jon Hiseman on drums, Dick Heckstall-Smith on tenor sax, and Tony Reeves on bass. They were later joined by Dave Greenslade on keyboards, Clem Clempson on guitar, Chris Farlowe as vocalist, and Mark Clarke who replaced Tony Reeves. Colosseum's music is a progressive mix of rock, jazz, and blues with plenty of solos and interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band released three studio albums: \"Those Who Are About To Die Salute You\" and \"Valentyne Suite\" in 1969, followed by \"Daughter Of Time\" in 1970. Their highly acclaimed live album \"Colosseum Live\" was released in 1971. After disbanding that same year, most of the members went on to form or join other successful groups such as Humble Pie (Clem Clempson), Atomic Rooster (Chris Farlowe), Greenslade (Dave Greenslade reunited with Tony Reeves), and Colosseum II (founded by Jon Hiseman).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994, Colosseum reunited and has been active ever since. Their unique blend of styles continues to captivate audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"valentyne-suite-1","title":"Valentyne Suite","description":"\u003cp\u003eColosseum, an English jazz rock band, mixing blues, rock and jazz-based improvisation. 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Teaming with bass guitarist Tony Reeves and keyboard player Dave Greenslade, the line-up of the band was completed with the recruitment of guitarist and vocalist James Litherland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir debut album, \u003cem\u003eThose About to Die Salute You\u003c\/em\u003e, was one of the first successful attempts to fuse jazz, blues, and rock reaching number 15 on the UK album chart. Their second album, \u003cem\u003eValentyne Suite\u003c\/em\u003e, was the first release on the Progressive Vertigo imprint and spent nine weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at number 15. The album’s focal point was the three-part ‘Valentyne Suite’ which earned the band critical praise and is now regarded as a milestone in early Progressive Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the USA and Canada, the album appeared in a different form in 1970 as ‘The Grass is Greener’ remixed and featuring new member Dave “Clem” Clempson (guitar, vocals), who replaced James Litherland in the group. The album also featured a series of songs unreleased in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on Vertigo in December 1970, \u003cem\u003eDaughter of Time\u003c\/em\u003e heralded another line-up change within the group, featuring new recruits Mark Clarke (bass) and the distinctive lead vocalist Chris Farlowe. The album spent five weeks in the UK Top 30. A series of UK concerts were recorded in 1971 and were issued in June of that year as the double LP ‘Colosseum Live’, a UK Top 20 hit. 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Comprising materiel from their first three studio albums, we get an incredible take of ‘The Machine Demands A Sacrifice’ with an astounding drum solo from Hiseman, while ‘Downhill And Shadows’ highlights their competence in blues, fine solos coming here from Heckstall-Smith and Clempson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiger Bay","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50452622311755,"sku":"1107965","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/62849312-83a5-4a3c-a268-c003ea54075d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727158533"},{"product_id":"live-in-london-1970","title":"Live In London 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis storming radio broadcast by Britain's pioneering progressive jazz-rockers was performed between the releases of their Valentyne Suite and Daughter Of Time LPs, and not long before the existing line-up changed. 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Despite the fact that the album peaked at number 17 and remained in the UK Album Chart for six weeks, the band split up right after these gigs for 23 years only to reunite again in 1994. Originally released by the newly formed Bronze Records, it is considered one of the best live records of all the time! Includes the bonus track “ I Can’t Live Without You” available for the first time on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiger Bay","offers":[{"title":"Red | LP | x2","offer_id":50516307444043,"sku":"1124881","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8213f0b6-6bfe-4007-b54c-a5929e39020d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727941396"},{"product_id":"elegy-the-kettle","title":"Elegy \/ The Kettle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDynamite Cuts release for the first time on 7” vinyl, two killer rock club tracks from the legendary Colosseum. 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