Bands/Discography:
They were a British pop band formed in 1966:
In 1967, Fisher leaves to finish school, being substituted by Peter Bardens first, then Lynton Guest. They recorded a great hit, 'Everlasting love'. But soon later, in 1968, Morgan returns again, replacing Guest. They had another top-5 with 'A day without love'.Steve Ellis (vocals)
Rex Brayley (guitar)
Mick Jackson (bass)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Maurice Bacon (drums)
In 1969, Love Affair released the album The everlasting Love Affair. After two more singles, Steve Ellis left the band to form his band Ellis (with Zoot Money).
In 1970, this band changed their name to L.A. and released the album A new day. After null success, Morgan and Maurice Bacon leave the band to form a duo called Morgan, and Gus Eadon joined Zzebra.Gus Eadon (vocals)
Rex Brayley (guitar)
Mick Jackson (bass)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Maurice Bacon (drums)
This was his new band:
Morgan (the band) released two albums: Nova Solis was the first one. The second was called Brown out (released in USA in 1976), and renamed The sleeper wakes when it was released in England in 1978.Tim Staffell (guitar, vocals)
Bab Sapsed (bass)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Maurice Bacon (drums)
Morgan Fisher also recorded a solo album when he was with Morgan, but it was not released before 1984, called Ivories.
Probably, Morgan's best known band. They were great, lots of superb musicians in their lineups.
Morgan (and Mick Bolton) joined around 1973 as additional musicians for a tour (although Morgan soon was to become a full member).
Very soon, Bolton leaves the band, being substituted along the tour by another great keyboardist, Blue Weaver.Ian Hunter (vocals, guitar)
Ariel Bender (guitar)
Morgan Fisher (piano)
Mick Bolton (organ)
Peter 'Overend' Watts (bass)
Dale 'Buffin' Griffin (drums)
Their next album was recorded with Morgan already as a full member. It's called The Hoople, and it includes guest collaborations from the veteran Howie Casey (sax), Graham Preskett (violin), Sue Glover (backing vocals), Barry St. John (vocals).Ian Hunter (vocals, guitar)
Ariel Bender (guitar)
Morgan Fisher (piano)
Blue Weaver (organ)
Peter 'Overend' Watts (bass)
Dale 'Buffin' Griffin (drums)
But in August 1974, Ariel Bender leaves the band (for if someone doesn't know, Ariel Bender is the pseudonym of Luther Grosvenor. He'll be also covered someday in my Olympus). Ian Hunter's friendship with David Bowie and Mick Ronson provokes Mick joining the band in September 1974. A live album was released still with Bender. It had been recorded on Broadway (New York) and London.Ian Hunter (vocals, guitar)
Ariel Bender (guitar)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Peter 'Overend' Watts (bass)
Dale 'Buffin' Griffin (drums)
But Hunter suffered a collapse, and they had to cancel the forthcoming tour. A couple of months later, December 1974, Hunter and Ronson announced the band was finished. They continued together as Hunter-Ronson, and the rest of the band, after some months, changed their name to ... Mott!Ian Hunter (vocals, guitar)
Mick Ronson (guitar)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Peter 'Overend' Watts (bass)
Dale 'Buffin' Griffin (drums)
They came to life in May 1975 with two new members.
They released two albums under this name: Drive on and Shouting and pointing. But in November 1976, their singer leaves them. So, another band name change!Nigel Benjamin (vocals)
Ray Major (guitar)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Peter 'Overend' Watts (bass)
Dale 'Buffin' Griffin (drums)
Trying again in May 1977, with a new vocalist, John Fiddler, from Medicine Head.
They released two albums under this new name: British Lions and a 2nd one, Trouble with women.John Fiddler (vocals)
Ray Major (guitar)
Morgan Fisher (keyboards)
Peter 'Overend' Watts (bass)
Dale 'Buffin' Griffin (drums)
They split, and Morgan started his own label, Pipe.
Hybrid Kids was not a band, they were Morgan Fisher solo records, released under that name. Two albums released: A collection of classic mutants, followed by Claws, where Lol Coxhill plays sax. They also released several singles.
Morgan Fisher has released 50+ records since the early 80s. They are all listed on his own website (see link below).
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Very special thanks to: Morgan Fisher, for his kind messages.
Special thanks to: Danny Peyronel, for help with the contact; Sven Gusevik, for taking time to correct all the text contained here, as well as making important corrections and additions.
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