west coast, prompting a three-month tour there.

Although failing to chart at home, it gained success on the U.S. In 1974 they released their second album the critically acclaimed Mirage, on which Latimer showed he was also adept on flute. The record was not a success and the band moved to the Deram Records division of Decca Records (UK). In August 1972 Camel signed with MCA Records and their eponymous debut album was released six months later. Their first gig was at Waltham Forest Technical College, London supporting Wishbone Ash on 4 December 1971. They recruited Peter Bardens (keyboards) and after an initial gig to fulfill a Bardens commitment on 8 October 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland under the name of Peter Bardens' On, they changed their name to Camel. This would be their first and last album with Goodhand-Tait. On February 20, 1971, they auditioned to be the back-up band to singer/songwriter Phillip Goodhand-Tait and released an album with him in August 1971 titled 'I Think I'll Write a Song' on DJM Records.

Led by founding member Andrew Latimer, they have produced 14 original studio albums, 14 singles plus numerous other compilation and live albums.Īndrew Latimer (guitar), Andy Ward (drums) and Doug Ferguson (bass) had been playing as a trio called The Brew around the Guildford, Surrey area of England. Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in 1971.

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