Brand X (w/ Phil Collins)
BBC Maida Vale Studios
London, England
February 26, 1976 & July 15, 1976
FM Broadcast Recordings
MP3 224kbps
Cover Art Included
BBC Maida Vale Studios
London, England
February 26, 1976 & July 15, 1976
FM Broadcast Recordings
MP3 224kbps
Cover Art Included
01 Kugelblitz 11:11
02 Born Ugly 7:18
03 The Ancient Mysteries 7:44
04 Why Should I Lend You Mine 9:02
05 Malaga Virgin 9:02
Tracks 01-03 February 16, 1976
Tracks 04-05 July 15, 1976
total playing time: 44mn 19sc
John Goodsall guitar
Percy Jones bass
Phil Collins drums
Robin Lumley keyboards
I was on a Genesis kick this week (expect some Steve Hackett solo material this week) so I thought I would pull this Brand X show out for one of the Sunday Jazz posts. I had a friend who only knew Phil Collins from his solo music and the later Commercial Era of Genesis. He would refer to Phil as the Cabbage Patch Kid. So one day I pulled out this Brand X recording and played it for him. He loved it, then I told him Phil Collins played the drums for Brand X at the time. His response was "Wow Cabbage Patch Kid can play the drums, who knew".
For those who have not heard Brand X this is some serious stuff, if you like Jazz Fusion by all means download this recording!
I got this from Big O a great place for bootlegs from a variety of genres and artists.

I have always wondered what Phil's stint in Brand X was about - thank you so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Andy hope you enjoy it!
Deletejustdave
This doesn't seem to be working. Can it be re-upped?? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGive me a couple hours and I'll have this reposted
DeleteDave
Thanks!!
DeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteDave
Thanks; can never have too much Brand X!
ReplyDeleteAnd actually having Phil Collins on this one is a bonus!
DeleteDave
Saw them live years ago. Fantastic show!!
DeleteNever saw BrandX live so I'm a little jealous.
DeleteDave
I never got to see the X either, so I'm very jelly...
DeleteVery high-level musicians. I like. I think I have a Flac somewhere.
ReplyDeleteWow! I haven't seen a flac for this one, love this show.
DeleteDave
Still won't unarchive. Can you fix and repost. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi gratefuljim, I have downloaded and extracted the files without error. Try downloading the file again and let me know what happens. Also which program do you use for zip files, winrar, winzip, or 7z. So if you still have a problem I could help you out. I won't let you walk away without this set of files.
DeleteDave
Unarchiver (mac) worked this time. Thanks! If you're interested I can send you Brand X 1978-11-07 at the KSU Ballroom (ohio) It's a soundboard recorded on a cassette I provided the sound guy who was nice enough to record it. They're mp3 files. Give me your email address and I'll send you a DropBox link. Jim
DeleteI'm glad you got it this time and I hope you enjoy it. I would love the show you spoke of. The blogs email is nosferritu@gmail.com. Thank you so much for the offer!
DeleteDave
Well, when I said earlier that I had never seen Brand X, I actually meant from their original days. I did manage to see them with 2 original members in 2019; I had to travel to So.Cal. but it was worth it. I did record the show if you're interested... Thanks again, G.
ReplyDeleteA recording of BrandX in 2019 would be nice! I don't think they actually ever played the Detroit area. Thank you Gman! You still have the email? nosferritu@gmail.com
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