The Artwoods

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The Artwoods were a British R&B band in the mid-1960s.

Band history

Arthur "Art" Wood (vocals, harmonica), the older brother of Ron Wood ( Rolling Stones ), founded the band in 1963, which was initially called Art Wood Combo and later The Artwoods . Wood had previously sung with Alexis Korners Blues Incorporated , among others .

Other members of the Artwoods were Keef Hartley (drums, previously with Rory Storm & the Hurricanes , later with the Bluesbreakers ), Jon Lord (keyboards, later with Deep Purple ), Derek Griffiths (guitar) and Malcolm Pool (bass, later with Colosseum ) .

During their short career, the Artwoods were a popular live band that competed with groups like the Animals and the Yardbirds . However, their record sales always fell short of expectations.

The Artwoods put out a couple of singles and an album, Art Gallery . Several compilation albums were released later. The band broke up in mid-1967.

Discography

Singles

  • Sweet Mary / If I Ever Get My Hands On You (1964)
  • Oh My Love / Big City (1965)
  • Goodbye Sisters / She Knows What To Do (1965)
  • I Take What I Want / I'm Looking For A Saxophonist (1966)
  • I Feel Good / Molly Anderson's Cookery Book (1966)
  • What Shall I Do / In The Deep End (1967)
  • Buddy Can You Spare A Dime / Al's Party (1967)

Maxi-Single (EP)

  • Jazz In Jeans - These Boots Are Made For Walkin '/ Taste Of Honey / Our Man Flint / Routine (1966)

Albums

  • Art Gallery (1965)
  • The Artwoods (1973)
  • 100 Oxford Street (1983)
  • Singles A's & B's (2000)

compilation

  • Steady Gettin 'It - The Complete Recordings 1964-67 (2014)

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