I thought the crumhorn gave it away too. Gryphon, masters of early music and intricate rock stylings.
A big round of applause for Slinger, who knows his mediaeval instruments.
King Henry VIII was a cultured figure who had originally intended to become a priest. He wrote poetry and music and had an eye for the ladies.
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As one of the clues was "Eponymous debut album. 1973" the album was also called Gryphon. The Henry VIII song would be "Pastime with Good Company" which (having read back) Hannes-Gregor got ages ago, but with the wrong band.
Sorry, didn't realise we had to name tracks, I got too excited at knowing the right answer for once.
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Now, an obscure blues album, or...
This is a 1979 double vinyl album, the band is named after the band-leader, it's prog, so "concept album" goes without saying, and it featured, in the sleeve notes, its own language. FULL title, please.
This is a 1979 double vinyl album, the band is named after the band-leader, it's prog, so "concept album" goes without saying, and it featured, in the sleeve notes, its own language. FULL title, please.
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Nope, sorry. It's an actual band, named after the band leader, not a solo artist.
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They're English.
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If I'm right this album is credited to the band leader alone and not the band who took his surname.
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Dammit! You're dead right, and I cocked up. Sorry. That'll teach me to think I don't have to actually dig the album out and read it properly.
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