Atomic Rooster was a British rock band, primarily known for their heavy progressive rock sound, which was particularly influential in the early 1970s. The band was formed in 1969 by Vincent Crane, a keyboardist who had previously played with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Carl Palmer, who would later gain fame as the drummer for Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Atomic Rooster's self-titled debut album was released i
... MoreAtomic Rooster was a British rock band, primarily known for their heavy progressive rock sound, which was particularly influential in the early 1970s. The band was formed in 1969 by Vincent Crane, a keyboardist who had previously played with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Carl Palmer, who would later gain fame as the drummer for Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Atomic Rooster's self-titled debut album was released in 1970 and showcased their hard rock and progressive style.
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