LOCUST

Very obscure British soul funk band of the mid seventies. Bass player Brent Forbes played in an English band named Zac who recorded one album. Chris Parren played in the same band and both musicians backed the American soul singer Doris Troy who wrote "Just One Look", a hit in the USA and also a hit for the Hollies in the UK. Seemingly Brent became an estate agent and still plays on an amateur basis. In August 1989, Chris Parren played with the great Ray Minhinnett in his band, the UK Busters. Wikipedia notes that drummer/vocalist Phil Spinelli and rhythm guitarist Pete Bonas quit the jazz rock/fusion band (Brand X) after recording the 1st (disappeared/unreleased) Brand X album around 1975. Genesis drummer Phil Collins replaced Phil Spinelli in Brand X between 1975 and 1976. Pete Bonas played on Jim Capaldi's "The Sweet Smell Of Success" album. Seemingly in read more...