Stackridge are a West Country based group who were at the height of their success, such as it was, during the 1970s. Characterised by quirky humour and rhythmic, catchy, singalong tunes, the band gained a cult following which continues to this day. Stackridge Lemon were formed in Bristol, UK from the remains of Griptyght Thynn by Andy Davis & Jim 'Crun' Walter during 1969. After initial experimentation and very lofty aims, the music began to arrive and the Lemon was dropped from the band's name. The band played its first London gig at The Temple on 6th February 1970. At this stage the classic lineup was settled: Andy Davis (vocals/guitar/keys/drums), James Warren (vocals/guitar/bass), Billy 'Sparkle' Blake (drums), Jim 'Crun' Walter (bass), Michael 'Mutter' Slater (vocals/flute / keys), and Mike Evans (vocals/violin). During 1971 Stackridge began serious gigging, and Crun left to take up bricklaying. The group embarked on a U.K. tour supporting Wishbone Ash. Later in the year they signed to MCA Records, and recorded their first album, Stackridge, at Kingsway Studios, London. They then toured the U.K. as headliners, with Renaissance supporting. The second album, Friendliness, was recorded in November 1972; Crun rejoined the band. Their third album, The Man in the Bowler Hat was recorded in Air Studios, London with producer George Martin. Llike the first two albums, it failed to sell in large quantities. After other band changes in 1974, James and Crun were replaced by Pa