Clancy (band)


Clancy were a British rock group, prominent in the pub rock scene of the early 1970s. They issued two albums on Warner Bros. Records, but did not achieve chart success.

History

In mid-1973, Ian Gomm of Brinsley Schwarz introduced Colin Bass who Gomm had played with in the Daisy Showband, to Ernie Graham and Jonathan "Jojo" Glemser who Gomm had played with on the Downhome Rhythm Kings tour. Together with drummer Steve Brendell and Dave Vasco, they formed Clancy, who became part of London's growing pub rock scene. They briefly signed with Island Records, but were dropped after differences with producer Muff Winwood.
In late 1973, first Brendell and then Glemser left, being replaced by George Butler and Dave Skinner. When Butler left, he was replaced by drummer Barry Ford and percussionist Gaspar Lawal. The line up then stabilised, and Clancy signed with Warner Bros. Records for whom they release two albums Seriously Speaking in 1974 and Every Day in 1975. Neither album achieved chart success and Clancy split in 1976.

Personnel

Discography

Albums

Seriously Speaking Warner Brothers – Re-released on CD VividEvery Day Warner – Re-released on CD Vivid

Singles

  • "Back on Love" / "Steal Away" Warner
  • "Baby Don't You Do It" / "Everything's Gonna Be Fine" Warner
  • "Good Judgement" / "Leavin' Town" Warner
  • "You Have Made My Life So Sweet" /" Stealaway" Warner