Mel talks Chris Groom through his musical journey in this long piece on the King Crimson “Elephant Talk” site. It also includes an excellent Mel Collins “Rock Family Tree” in the style of Pete Frame. “In May 1973 Neil Hubbard and Alan Spenner formed Kokomo, with Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh and Tony O’Malley
The first album as a video playlist
‘KOKOMO’ (CBS 80670) THE EVOLUTION has been interesting – both Kokomo as a band and the musicians who joined together to form it. Arrival always seemed a band with plenty of musical strength and ideas, but without a path. The Grease Band, particularly the Spenner/Hubbard team, have long been among my favourite British musicians, but
Pictures ©John (Zig) Parkes 1975/2005
Tracklist Good To Be Alive Oo-Ee-Baby Cos We’ve Ended Now As Lovers New Morning Line Up Neil Hubbard (Guitar) Alan Spenner (Bass) Tony O’Mally (Keyboards, Vocals) Frank Collins (Vocals) Paddie Mchugh (Vocals) Dyan Birch (Vocals) Terry Stannard (Drums) Jim Mullen (Guitar) Jody Linscott (Conga) Chris Mercer (Saxophone) Producer – Tony Wilson Engineer – Bill Aitken
