Amon Düül (UK) was the British splinter of the German

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band

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that was active during the 1980s. The band released four original studio albums during their career, and one compilation. The band was initially named Amon Düül II, then Amon Düül – the (UK) designation was later added by fans to differentiate this lineup from the earlier one. Guitarist John Weinzerl and bassist Dave Anderson, both former members of Amon Düül II, formed the band in Wales in 1981. They were joined by drummer

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from the British progressive rock band

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and vocalist Julie Wareing. Four Amon Düül (UK) releases have been remastered and reissued as of August 2008.

Discography

;Studio albums *''Hawk Meets Penguin'' (as ''Amon Duul II'', 1982) *''Meetings With Menmachines – Inglorious Heroes of the Past...'' (as ''Amon Düül II'', 1983) *''

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, as ''Amon Düül'') (1989) *''Fool Moon'' (as ''Amon Düül'', 1989) ;Compilation *''Airs on a Shoe String'' (as ''Amon Duul'', 1987, compilation)

References

External links

Amon Düül UK
in the Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock.
Amon Düül UK
at Prog Archives. {{DEFAULTSORT:Amon Duul UK Krautrock musical groups Musical groups established in 1981 Musical groups disestablished in 1989 1981 establishments in the United Kingdom 1989 disestablishments in the United Kingdom