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Les Fleur De Lys
12+ albums
modpsychedelic60sGarage Rockfreakbeat
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Les Fleur de Lys (sometimes The Fleur de Lys) was a British band originally formed in 1964 in Southampton. Known for their varied line-ups, only drummer Keith Guster was a member throughout their history. After finally disbanded in 1969, keyboardist Pete Sears went on to play with Sam Gopal then was a founding member of Jefferson Starship and went on to play with Hot Tuna, bassist Gordon Haskell replaced Greg Lake in King Crimson before going on a successful solo career, while guitarist Bryn Haworth recorded solo albums in the 1970s. Although several of their singles are coveted by collectors of British 1960s rock, Les Fleur de Lys never came close to getting a hit. The group did release a number of fine singles in the mod-psychedelic style that has latterly become known as "freakbeat", with more of a soul music influence than most such British acts. Les Fleur de Lys changed lineups about half a dozen times during their recording career, which roughly spanned 1965-1969. Drummer Keith Guster was the only constant member; some of the musicians passing through went on to commercial success with Journey and Jefferson Starship (keyboardist Pete Sears) and King Crimson (bassist Gordon Haskell). At the outset they recorded a couple of singles for the Immediate label that were produced by Jimmy Page (there remains some controversy about whether he played guitar on these as well). A cover of the Who's "Circles" featured the fluid, slightly distorted guitar lines that would become
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Reflections
You've Got To Earn It
Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And Beyond, Vol. 1
Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And Beyond, Vol. 3
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Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond
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Nuggets II Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond Cd1
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Nuggets II Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond Cd3
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Nuggets, Vol. 2: Original Artyfacts From the British Empire & Beyond Disc 1
Nuggets II
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The Psychedelic Years Revisited, 1966-1969 - Back In The British Isles
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Nuggets, Vol. 2: Original Artyfacts From the British Empire & Beyond Disc 3
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60's Psychedelia