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Andromeda (English band)

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Andromeda (English band), available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 29 November 2025
Andromeda
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1966
Headquarters
London
,
England
ProductsPsychedelic rock music

Andromeda was a London-based English psychedelic rock ensemble established in 1966. Soon after their inception, the group underwent lineup modifications and, led by John Du Cann, produced their self-titled album in 1969, which included backing vocals from Eddie Dyche.

The band dissolved following Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster in 1970.

Following this, Du Cann, Hawksworth, and Collins collaborated on a one-time studio venture known as The Five Day Week Straw People. Mick Hawksworth went on to briefly perform with Killing Floor and later became part of Fuzzy Duck.

In September 2017, an original pressing of their debut record fetched over £1,000 (approximately US$1,200) on Discogs.

Band members

  • John Du Cann – guitar, lead vocals
  • Mick Hawksworth – bass guitar (1948–2017)
  • Jack McCulloch (also known as Jack Collins) – drums
  • Ian McLane – drums

Singles

  • "Go Your Way" / "Keep out 'Cos I'm Dying" (RCA Victor) 1969

Albums

  • Andromeda (RCA Victor) 1969
  • 7 Lonely Street (Reflection) 1990
  • Anthology 1966-1969 (Kissing Spell) 1994
  • Live at Middle Earth (Kissing Spell) 1994
  • Originals (Angel Air) 2005
  • Beginnings 1967-68 (Angel Air) 2007

Compilation albums

  • See into the Stars (SAR.CD 003-4) 1990
  • Return to Sanity (Background) 1992
  • Definitive Collection (Angel Air) 2000

The debut album was reissued in 2000 as a two-disc edition titled Definitive Collection, which combined the original album with demos, singles, and live tracks.

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