2008 digitally remastered edition of the sophomore album from Keef and his band. Hartley came to prominence as a member of the British R&B group The Artwoods before joining John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. He contributed to the album Crusade before leaving in 1968 to form his own band, which included gifted guitarist, vocalist and writer Miller Anderson. This new band recorded this wonderful album for Decca in late 1968, around the same time they performed at the legendary Woodstock festival. 10 tracks. Esoteric.
Overdog Music Artist : Keef Hartley Band Music Label : Esoteric Release Date : 2008-05-20 Artistopia's Price :$8.73
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2008 digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from the Blues/Jazz Rock band, originally released in 1971. This reissue of Overdog features the bonus single edits of 'Roundabout', one of their best loved and most powerful works. Considered by many to be one of the finest exponents of powerful Jazz Rock, Keef's earliest engagement was as replacement for Ringo Starr in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He was also Mick Fleetwood's replacement in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and featured on many recordings by the band. In 1968 he formed his own group, recruiting the highly regarded Miller Anderson on guitar and vocals. Although they performed at Woodstock the band was not filmed. Esoteric.