Years active 1965–1972 Active until 1972 | Website www.crew.n.nu | |
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Labels Plexium, Vergara, Decca Origin London, United Kingdom (1965) Members Ian Rutter, Jon Newey, John Chichester, Martin Samuel, John Wright, Tony Perry Genres Funk rock, Progressive rock Similar Vedran Ljubenko, ENI, Jah Mason | ||
Crew were a British funk rock band formed in 1965 in London, England, by John Wright as lead vocalist and percussionist specializing on congas.
In 1969, the songs "Marty" and "Danger Signs", written by Richard Hartop, were recorded and released on Plexium and, in 1970, the band recorded a ska version of Paul Simon's "Cecilia" and "1970" by Jonathan King released on Decca.
In 1971, John reformed the band with, lyricist Jon Newey (bongos, claves, congas, maracas), John Chichester (electric guitar and vocals), Ian Rutter (bass guitar), Tony Perry (organ and vocals) and songwriter Martin Samuel (drums and percussion).
The band then signed with The Space Agency, in Chelsea, London, for management and representation and worked consistently including at such notable London venues as The Marquee Club and The Roundhouse. Signed to the same agency, Crew often performed as part of the Emperor Rosko International Roadshow.
The Crew, known as a funking good band for their style of original percussive-led progressive funk rock music, broke up in 1972.