Carthage (band)

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Karthago were a German Krautrock band . The troupe was considered an important representative of the genre in the 1970s, especially through its concerts.

history

Joey Albrecht initially plays in the groups Rivals and Blues Machine . Carthage was founded in 1971 with Ingo Bischof , Thomas Goldschmidt and Wolfgang Brock.

1973 Brock was replaced by Norbert "Panza" Lehmann and the second album was recorded. "Panza" switched to Epitaph the following year , his successor was Konstantin Bommarius. Bassist Gerald Hartwig stepped down and was replaced by Glenn Cornick (ex Jethro Tull ). 1975 Hartwig replaced Cornick again and Bishop switched to Kraan . After that, Carthage toured in changing line-ups. In 1978 they finally disbanded.

Since 2004 the band has been active again with old and new musicians.

Members

  • Joey Albrecht (* 1952), guitar, vocals
  • Ingo Bischof (1951-2019), keyboard
  • Wolfgang Brock, drums
  • Frank Diez (* 1950), guitar
  • Thomas Goldschmidt (* 1949), drums, percussion
  • Gerald Hartwig, bass
  • Norbert "Panza" Lehmann, drums
  • Konstantin Bommarius (1950–2014), drums
  • Ringo Funk, drums
  • Reinhard Bopp, guitar, vocals
  • Jochen Roth
  • Rolo Rodriguez, drums
  • Chris Rodriguez, bass
  • Glenn Cornick (1947-2014), bass

Discography

  • 1971: Carthage
  • 1973: Second Step
  • 1974: Rock'N Roll Testament
  • 1976: Live at the Roxy
  • 1978: Love Is a Cake
  • Best of

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