Cochise (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Defunct | 1972 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Cochise was a British country rock ensemble active during the early 1970s, issuing both albums and singles under the United Artists and Liberty Records labels.
Background
The band's significance lies primarily in the careers of its members rather than its commercial success. Vocalist Stewart Brown was a founding member of Bluesology alongside Reggie Dwight, who later gained fame as Elton John. Following Cochise's dissolution, guitarist Mick Grabham produced a solo record in 1972 before joining Procol Harum the following year. Pedal steel guitarist B.J. Cole also released a solo album titled The New Hovering Dog in 1972 and subsequently became a highly regarded session musician, working with artists such as Elton John and Uriah Heep throughout the 1970s. Bassist Rick Wills and drummer John "Willie" Wilson participated in David Gilmour's self-titled debut solo album released in 1978.
John Gilbert had a brief stint with the band Pluto, contributing vocals to one of their singles.
Personnel
- Stewart A. Brown – lead vocals, guitar
- B.J. Cole – pedal steel guitar, Dobro, occasional cello
- Mick Grabham – guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals, organ, piano
- Rick Wills – bass guitar, backing vocals, percussion
- John 'Willie' Wilson – drums, backing vocals, percussion
- John Gilbert – lead vocals
- Roy O'Temro – drums, percussion (deceased 1972)
Albums
- Cochise (United Artists Uas 29177) 1970 (reissued on CD by Kissing Spell in 2002 - SCD933)
- Swallow Tales (Liberty Lbg 83428) 1971 (CD reissue by Kissing Spell, 2002 - SCD934)
- So Far (United Artists Uas 29286) 1972 (Kissing Spell reissued on CD in 2002 - SCD935)
- Velvet Mountain - An Anthology 1970-1972 (Esoteric Recordings ECLEC 22388) 2013 (a two-CD set compiling all three Cochise albums plus the non-album B-side "Words Of A Dying Man")
Singles
- "Watch This Space" / "59th Street Bridge Song" (United Artists UP 35134) 1970
- "Love's Made A Fool Of You" / "Words Of A Dying Man" (Liberty LBF 15425) 1970
- "Why I Sing The Blues" / "Jed Collder" (Liberty LBF 15460) 1971
Compilation albums
- The song "Home Again" was included on United Artists' 1971 sampler All Good Clean Fun (UDX 201/2)
- "Home Again" and "Velvet Mountain" were featured on the EMI CD reissue of All Good Clean Fun in 2004 (Liberty 8660902)
Bibliography
- The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976, Vernon Joynson