Bachdenkel
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | Late 1960s in Birmingham, England |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , England |
| Products | Music albums |
Bachdenkel was a rock ensemble originating from Birmingham, England, during the late 1960s. The group emerged as a continuation of the band U No Who, featuring members Colin Swinburne (1948–2021), Peter Kimberley, Terry Hyland, Dave Bradley, and Ron Lee.
Prominent within Birmingham's psychedelic and progressive rock movement of the late 1960s, Bachdenkel experienced personnel shifts when Brian Smith took over drumming duties from Ron Lee and Dave Bradley exited the band. This transformation left Kimberley handling a six-string Fender bass as part of a trio. The band maintained a close association with the Birmingham Arts Lab, often integrating psychedelic light displays into their performances.
Following an extensive promotional effort, Bachdenkel moved to Paris, taking advantage of the French cultural climate following May 1968, which was receptive to innovative music and English rock influences. During the subsequent decade, the group released two albums: Lemmings (1973) and Stalingrad (1977). Their live appearances included sharing stages with major acts such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and they also composed music for a contemporary ballet production.
Band line-up
- Colin Swinburne – lead guitar, vocals
- Peter Kimberley – bass guitar, vocals
- Terry Hyland – vocals (U No Who)
- Dave Bradley – bass
- Ron Lee – drums
- Brian Smith – drums, vocals
- Karel Beer – twelve-string guitar
Discography
- Lemmings (1973)
- Stalingrad (1977)
- Rise and Fall (2022 3-CD anthology on Grapefruit/Cherry Red Records)