Rare Bird
Rare Bird were a progressive rock band founded in 1969. They were formed in England, but had more success in other European countries than they did at home. They are mostly remembered for the haunting, organ based track "Sympathy".
History
The band's initial line-up was as below, although there would be changes by the time they came to work on their third album. The first two members listed were a constant throughout the lifetime of the band.
- Steve Gould (lead vocals, bass, guitar)
- Dave Kaffinetti (electric & acoustic pianos, assorted keyboards)
- Graham Field (organ, assorted keyboards)
- Mark Ashton (drums, vocals)
The band split up in the mid 1970s.
Discography
Studio albums
- Rare Bird (UK:Charisma, U.S.:Command/Probe, 1969)
- As Your Mind Flies By (UK:Charisma, U.S.:ABC, 1970)
- Epic Forest (Polydor, 1972)
- Somebody's Watching (Polydor, 1973)
- Born Again (Polydor, 1974)
- Rare Bird (Polydor, 1975)
Singles
- Sympathy (UK chart #27, 14th February 1970)[1]
Compilation albums
- Sympathy (Blue Plate, 1976)
- Polydor Special (Polydor, 1977)
- Third Time Around: An Introduction To Rare Bird (Universal, 2003)