Family
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Spain
- Born: 1966 in Leicester, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 22 December 2016, Leicester, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1966 - 2016
Biography
Family were an English progressive rock band formed in Leicester in 1966, fronted by singer Roger Chapman and guitarist John "Charlie" Whitney. Their psychedelic debut 'Music in a Doll's House' appeared in 1968, and a changing lineup produced seven studio albums, UK top ten placings for 'Family Entertainment', 'A Song for Me' and 'Anyway', and the number four single 'In My Own Time'. The band split in 1973 and reunited for concerts from 2013 to 2016.
Genres
Family Discography
- Music in a Doll's House (1968) - Album - rated 4.11/5
- Family Entertainment (1969) - Album - rated 4.02/5
- A Song for Me (1970) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Fearless (1971) - Album - rated 3.54/5
Members
- Roger Chapman - vocals, harmonica, saxophone, percussion (1966–1973; 2013–2016)
- Rob Townsend - drums, percussion (1967–1973; 2013–2016)
- John "Poli" Palmer - keyboards, flute, vibraphone, synthesizers, backing vocals (1969–1972; 2013–2016)
- John "Charlie" Whitney - guitars, banjo, keyboards (1966–1973)
- Jim King - saxophones, harmonica, tin whistle, piano, vocals (1966–1969)
- Ric Grech - bass, violin, cello, vocals (1966–1969)
- John Weider - bass, guitar, violin, backing vocals (1969–1971)
- John Wetton - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (1971–1972)