{"title":"Birth Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBirth Control is one of the longest running bands in German rock, having formed in Berlin in 1968. The band's name was chosen as a statement against Pope Paul's anti birth control policy. Over the years, Birth Control has seen various lineup changes, with founding members such as *Bernd \"Nossi\" Noske* on vocals and drums, *Bernd \"Koschi\" Koschmidder* on bass, and *Reinhold \"Booboo\" Sobotta* on keyboards contributing to their unique sound. The current lineup includes *Peter Föller* on vocals, *Sascha \"Sosho\" Kühn* on keyboards and piano, *Martin \"Ludi\" Ettrich* on guitar and talk box, *Hannes \"Cyborg Haines\" Vesper* on bass and backing vocals, and *Manfred von Bohr* on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning several decades, Birth Control has become an influential figure in the German rock scene. Their music is characterized by a fusion of genres including progressive rock, jazz-rock fusion, and psychedelic rock. Drawing inspiration from artists like Grobschnitt and Guru Guru among others listed below [Grobschnitt], they have crafted a distinct sound that sets them apart from their contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBirth Control's legacy continues to thrive as they captivate audiences with their energetic live performances and timeless music. Whether you're a long-time fan\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"open-up","title":"Open Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new studio album by the German progressive \/ hard rock legends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, Birth Control were one of the most internationally successful German rock bands. Since their spectacular album debut in 1970 on the cult label Ohr, the band has released more than thirty long players, including timeless classics such as \u003ci\u003eOperation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHoodoo Man \u003c\/i\u003e(which includes the disco hit \"Gamma Ray\") and \u003ci\u003ePlastic People. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir 21st regular album is the first since the death of the band mastermind, singer and drummer Bernd Noske. Birth Control has always had a completely unique sound, showing the creativity and range of the current line-up on this album and gets to the heart of their wealth of ideas in 54 minutes, bringing 8 new studio tracks to the turntable, including a reworking of the 1972 hit Gamma Ray. Furthermore, seven new songs from the compositional pen of their songwriter duo Kühn\/ Ettrich, a brilliant mix of progressive\/hard rock, blues and funk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Look At Me","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50389204828491,"sku":"1157671","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/23c72c98-5585-4529-8a0d-7ae7bf47edd5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726355498"},{"product_id":"live-tresohr-sessions","title":"Live @ Tresohr Sessions","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormer German Record Store Day title. A new live album from the German progressive\/hard rock legend on the band's own Look At Me label. Birth Control were undoubtedly one of the most internationally successful rock bands of German provenance in the 1970s. Since their spectacular album debut, which was released on the cult label Ohr in 1970, the band has released more than thirty long players to date, including timeless classics such as \"Operation\", \"Hoodoo Man (with the disco hit \"Gamma Ray\") or \"Plastic People.\" This is Birth Control's first live vinyl in almost 45 years. 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