'Igginbottom's Wrench - 'Igginbottom 1969

Comprising Dave Freeman (drums), Steve Robinson (guitar, vocals), Allan Holdsworth (b. 6 August 1946, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England; guitar/vocals) and Mick Skelly (bass), Igginbottom was formed in the late 60s in an attempt to fuse rock and jazz traditions. Certainly there was nothing wrong with the musicianship on display on the band’s debut, 1969’s Igginbottom’s Wrench, but a series of endless (seemingly improvised) solos revealed an absence of direction and forethought. However, the album, released on Deram Records, is notable for featuring the recorded debut of Holdsworth, who went on to play with Jon Hiseman’s Tempest, Soft Machine and later Level 42. Igginbottom never recorded a follow-up record and their sole album is now a treasured obscurity among collectors. AMG.

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