Who Was the Trapeze Band?

Trapeze was an English heavy metal band active from 1969 to 1982.  While not a commercial success themselves, member of Trapeze went on to join Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and other more successful bands.

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Trapeze released a total of total of eight albums all of which featured changes in their lineup.  They have been covered by Jake Lee and ex band member Glenn Hughes

Who Was Spooky Tooth?

Spooky Tooth was  a hard rock band from England that was active intermittently from 1967 - 1974.

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While Spooky Tooth was not successful commercially, they have left a significant impact on rock music. Their song "Better by You, Better Than Me" was covered by Judas Priest on their album "Stained Class."  Spooky Tooth was also the break out point for musician Gary Wright who recorded the hit "Dream Weaver" in 1976.  

Who Was the Cactus Band

Cactus was one of the bands Rod Stewart was a member of before he went solo.  They featured a hard rock sound and mixed with xylophone and rhythm section music. They were formed on 1970 using already existing talent in an attempt to form a "superband."  Like most superband efforts, this one failed without producing a hit single.

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Under intense pressure, Cactus released four albums between 1970 and 1972 before dissolving.  They spawned several follow up acts including Rod Stewart, The New Cactus Band which had none of the same members, and a club band of the same name started by a former member.    Only Rod Stewart Experienced lasting success with hits in the next three decades.