{"title":"Help Yourself","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp Yourself, also known as \"The Helps,\" were an English rock band of the early 1970s. Their music style evolved from American-flavored country-rock to acid-drenched psych. The band consisted of Malcolm Morley on keyboards, guitar, and vocals; Richard Treece on guitar, bass, and vocals; Dave Charles on drums, percussion, and vocals; Ken Whaley on bass; Paul Burton on bass, guitar, and vocals; Jonathan \"Jojo\" Glemser on guitar; Ernie Graham on guitar and vocals; Kevin Spacey on drums; and Sean Tyla on guitar and vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome similar artists to Help Yourself include Eggs Over Easy, Chilli Willi \u0026amp; The Red Hot Peppers, Brinsley Schwarz, Country Funk, Ducks Deluxe, Mordicai Jones, Man Starry Eyed and Laughing Mighty Baby Creepy John Thomas Jody Grind Gravy Train Hookfoot Jade Warrior The Pink Fairies Banchee Freedom Cowboy J.K. \u0026amp; Co., Heron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of 70s rock with a mix of country-rock and psychedelic influences then Help Yourself is a must-listen for you. With their unique sound that developed over time from American-flavored country-rock to acid-drenched psych music style they have left a lasting impact in the music industry. Their talented personnel including Malcolm Morley who played keyboards,guitar,and provided his mesmerizing vocal skills along with Richard\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"passing-through-the-complete-studio-recordings","title":"Passing Through  The Complete Studio Recordings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver four decades on, Help Yourself are now regarded as one of the great, unsung British bands of their era and the songs of Malcolm Morley are recognised as true treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassing Through – The Complete Studio Recordings is a 6CD set by a band who took their influences from American West Coast Country and Acid Rock, they featured Malcolm Morley (guitars, keyboards, vocals), former Sam Apple Pie member Dave Charles (drums, percussion, vocals), Richard Treece (guitars, vocals, harmonica) and Ken Whaley (bass); the band signed to United Artists in 1970 and their eponymous debut album was issued in 1971. Various comings and goings saw Ernie Graham and Jonathan Glemser, then Deke Leonard in the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fifth album was recorded in 1973 but failed to gain a release for over 30 years while Morley recorded a solo album in 1976 that would also remain unreleased for 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis box set gathers together all of the albums plus the unreleased album ‘5’, all of the band’s non- album singles and Malcolm Morley’s unreleased album ‘Lost And Found’ along with a previously unreleased BBC session and a studio demo. The set is newly re-mastered from the original master tapes and features an illustrated booklet with rare photographs and a new essay with interviews and a poster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric Recordings","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50460134998347,"sku":"1125058","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1d958100-163e-4185-a623-726ac5a53305_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727229579"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_a6d6b759_thumbnail_4096_79a3e161-7f6e-4327-ab9e-f0e20d70c627.jpg?v=1727229562","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/help-yourself.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}