Tag Archives: Hoochie Coochie Men

Bluesology

Hear Elton John singing ‘Come Back Baby’, a 1965 single, with Bluesology here:

Bluesology are chiefly remembered today as the first band to feature Elton John - then known as Reg Dwight - who played keyboards with them from the tender age of 14. Originally named the Corvettes, they formed part of the new wave of [...]

The Steampacket

Listen to the Steampacket performing ‘Holy Smoke’ here:

The Steampacket first started performing gigs in 1962, but was not officially ‘formed’, by vocalist Long John Baldry after his backing band the Hoochie Coochie Men split up, until mid-1965. Baldry’s concept was for a soul-style revue and the line-up featured many musicians who went on to become [...]