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Bakerloo


Previously known as The Bakerloo Blues Line, the Tamworth, Staffordshire based Bakerloo originally formed in the mid-sixties with a line up comprising Dave 'Clem' Clempson (guitar/vocals), Terry Poole (bass) and Keith Baker (drums). The Jazzy Power Blues style of the band led to them being compared to the likes of Cream and the individual playing skills of each member were definitely of a comparable nature. Their manager Jim Simpson, who also looked after Black Sabbath when they were known as Earth, organised a U.K. tour under the banner of 'Big Bear Ffolly' which saw the band, along with fellow Midlands groups Earth, Locomotive and Tea And Symphony tour up and down the country, each act gaining experience and a considerable following in the process. Indeed, Bakerloo provided the support the night Led Zeppelin made their Marquee Club debut on 18th October 1968. Signing to EMI's 'progressive' label Harvest Records in the middle of 1969, they debuted with the single 'Driving Backwards'/'Once Upon A Time' (HAR 5004) in July and followed it up with their self-titled album in December, on which they were supplemented by session trumpeter Jerry Salisbury. The LP has now become a much sought-after collectors item with mint copies changing hands for BP65. However, shortly after its release, Clempson accepted an offer to replace James Litherland in Colosseum and Bakerloo folded.* Clem Clempson stayed with Colosseum for two years and three albums before taking over from Peter Frampt...

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