Atomic Rooster, the British band founded in 1969 by keyboardist Vincent Crane and drummer Carl Palmer, which disbanded in 1975, returned in 1980 and was re-formed in 2016; in 2025 it released Circle the Sun.
Profile
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Formed
- 1969
- Founding members
- Vincent Crane, Carl Palmer
- Current status
- Disbanded in 1975; re-formed in 1980–1983 and since 2016
Current lineup
- Steve Bolton — guitar, vocals (2016–present)
- Adrian Gautrey — keyboards, vocals (2017–present)
- Shug Millidge — bass (2016–present)
- Paul Everett — drums (2020–present)
Former members
- Vincent Crane — organ, keyboards (1969–1975 and 1980–1983; died in 1989)
- Carl Palmer — drums (1969–1970)
- Nick Graham — bass, vocals, flute (1969–1970)
- John Du Cann — guitar, vocals (1970–1971 and 1980–1982; died in 2011)
- Paul Hammond — drums (1970–1971 and 1980–1983; died in 1992)
- Ric Parnell — drums (1970 and 1971–1974; died in 2022)
- Chris Farlowe — vocals (1972–1974)
- Pete French — vocals (2016–2023)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Atomic Roooster |
| 1970 | Death Walks Behind You |
| 1971 | In Hearing of Atomic Rooster |
| 1972 | Made in England |
| 1973 | Nice ‘n’ Greasy |
| 1980 | Atomic Rooster |
| 1983 | Headline News |
| 2000 | Live and Raw 70/71Live |
| 2025 | Circle the Sun |
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