Broken Barricades
Broken Barricades is the fifth studio album by English rock band Procol Harum, released the same week they began their U.S. tour, in April 1971. The UK release was on 11 June 1971. It was guitarist Robin Trower's last recording with the group until The Prodigal Stranger.
"Song for a Dreamer" is a tribute to late Jimi Hendrix from Trower, who was stunned by Hendrix's death in September 1970 at the age of 27.
Cover
The cut-out cover was designed by C.C.S. Associates. Photography was by Peter Sanders.Images from left to right are: Gary Brooker, Chris Copping, Robin Trower, and B. J. Wilson.
Personnel
Procol Harum
- Gary Brooker – piano, vocals
- Robin Trower – guitar, lead vocals on "Song for a Dreamer" and "Poor Mohammed"
- Chris Copping – bass, organ
- B. J. Wilson – drums
- Keith Reid – lyrics
Technical personnel
- Chris Thomas – producer
- John Punter – engineer
- C.C.S. Associates – artwork, design
- Pete Sanders – photography