Years active 1966–1968, 1979 Associated acts Atomic Rooster | Labels Decca, RPM (reissues) Active until 1968 | |
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Origin London, United Kingdom (1966) Albums About Time!, Complete Recordings 1967-68 Members John Du Cann, David O'List Genres Psychedelic rock, Freakbeat, Hard rock Similar Attack, Andromeda, Hard Stuff, The Five Day Wee, The Poets | ||
The Attack were a freakbeat/psychedelic rock band formed in 1966 around singer Richard Shirman (born 26 April 1949, London). The first line-up featured drummer Alan Whitehead from Marmalade, guitarist David O'List (later of The Nice) and John Du Cann (later of Andromeda and Atomic Rooster). Their first single "Try It" had also been recorded by The Standells and Ohio Express. They also released a version of "Hi Ho Silver Lining", a few days earlier than Jeff Beck. Richard Shirman was invited to be singer with Andromeda but he declined.
Contents
In 1979 Shirman reunited The Attack. Two years later he founded another band Hershey and the 12 Bars who released an album in 2000: Greatest Hits Volume II (A New Day Records, AND CD43).
Singles
Compilation albums
Songs
Magic Is in the Air1968
Colour of My Mind1998
Mr Pinnodmy's Dilemma1968