Hookfoot was a British

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band, active from 1969 to 1974. The band was formed by

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(guitars, piano and vocals) and three fellow

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s, Ian Duck (vocals, guitars and harmonica), Roger Pope (drums) and David Glover (bass). The band were also backing musicians for

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, appearing together on most of his early recordings for DJM. Fred Gandy (bass - formerly of

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) replaced David Glover, who left after the release of the second album. Other, occasional members of the band were Bob Kulick (guitar, vocals),

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(bass) and Peter Ross (harmonica, vocals).

Discography

Albums

*''A Piece Of Pye'' (1969) *''Turn the Radio On'' (1970) *''Hookfoot'' (1971) – AUS No. 48 *'' Good Times A' Comin''' (1972) *''Communication'' (1973) *''Roarin' '' (1974) *''Headlines '' (1975) –

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, including their cover of

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' "

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", and four unreleased tracks) *''Live In Memphis'' (recorded 1972, released 1990)

Singles

*"The Way of the Musician" / "Hookfoot" (1969) *"Don't Let It Bring You Down" / "Coombe Gallows" (1971) *"Sweet Sweet Funky Music" / "The Opener" (1972) *"Freedom (Nobody's Shoes)" / "Heart to Heart Talking" / "Red Man" (1972) *"So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" / "Mr. Money" (1973)

References

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