Babylon is an American rock band created in 1976 .
| Babylon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Years | 1976-1978 |
| A country |  USA |
| Language of songs | English |
| Label | Mehum Music, Syn-Phonic [1] |
Content
History
Babylon was created in 1976 by Rick Leonard, Rodney Best, Dorossus, David Boyko and Harry Chambers. [2] In 1978, the group released its only album of the same name. The album is designed in the spirit of early Genesis and belongs to the style of progressive rock .
In the same year, the group ceases to exist and becomes popular with fans only after the album was reissued by the label Syn-Phonic in 1995. Syn-Phonic also releases two live albums from the early recordings.
Style
Babylon style of play is most similar to the sound of the groups: Marillion , Gentle Giant , Rush and Genesis of the Nursery Cryme period. Gentle Giant , VDGG , Genesis and Happy The Man had a definite influence on the band members. [3] [4]
Members
- Rick Leonard - bass, vocals
- Doroccus - vocals, keyboards
- Rodney Best - drums
- J. David Boyko - guitar
- GW Chambers - vocals, keyboards
Discography
Studio Albums
- Babylon (1978, reissued 1995 and 1999)
List of tracks:
- The Mote In God's Eye (7:00)
- Before The Fall (10:54)
- Dreamfish (9:12)
- Cathedral Of The Mary Ruin (7:38)
Concert albums
- Night Over Never "Live At The Empty Keg 1" (1989)
- Live At The Empty Keg 2 (1989/2002)