Uncle Dog is a band that released an album and single in 1972.

Line-up

Members of Uncle Dog were: *

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- vocals *

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- drums, percussion *Phillip Crooks - guitar *Sam Mitchell - guitar *

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- guitar, bass *David Skinner - keyboards, vocals (ex-

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) *John Pearson - drums

Old Hat

In 1972, the group released one album, "Old Hat". Pearson played on 4 tracks and was replaced as a member by Terry Stannard who appears on the rest of the album. Guest musicians on the LP were

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, guitar on "We Got Time" and John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (piano). Most of the songs were penned by Dave Skinner, although there are a few covers, including

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" (from ''

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'') and

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/ Herman Parker's "

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became a producer and produced

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and

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's comeback album in 1989. Mitchell played with Clancy and The Sandmen. Skinner also played in Clancy and 801 while Legendary Ace Drummer Terry Stannard formed the hit band Kokomo later.

Album listings

*Album: ''Old Hat'' (Signpost SG 4253) 1972 #"River Road" #"Movie Time" #"Old Hat" #"Boogie With Me" #"We Got Time" #"Smoke" #"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (

) #"Mystery Train" (

, Herman Parker) #"Lose Me"

Singles released

*45: "River Road" b/w "First Night" (Signpost SGP 752) 1972, #86 US

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References

External links

*{{discogs artist, artist=Uncle Dog (2) English blues rock musical groups English rock music groups Musical groups established in 1972 Musical groups disestablished in 1972