ArtistInfo

Colosseum

Band, 1968-1971
Rock and Jazz

Colosseum is one of the pivotal progressive bands that emerged in the second part of the 60's. In 1968, the founding members were Jon Hiseman (drums), Dick Heckstall-Smith (tenor sax), and Tony Reeves (bass), later joined by Dave Greenslade (keyboards), Clem Clempson (guitar), Chris Farlowe (vocals), and Mark Clarke (2), who replaced Tony Reeves. Colosseum made three studio albums: "Those Who Are About To Die Salute You" and "Valentyne Suite" (both from 1969) and "Daughter Of Time" (1970). The music is a progressive mix of several styles (rock, jazz, blues) with lots of solos and interplay. In 1971, the band released their highly acclaimed live album "Colosseum Live". After Colosseum was disbanded in 1971, most of these members formed or joined known groups like Humble Pie (Clem Clempson), Atomic Rooster (Chris Farlowe), Greenslade (Dave Greenslade re-united with Tony Reeves), and Colosseum II (founded by Jon Hiseman). The band was reunited in 1994 and is still active to date.

Members

	Dick Heckstall-Smith ts, ss 1934-2004 GB
	Tony Reeves b, eb *1943 GB
	Barbara Thompson fl *1944 GB
	Chris Farlowe voc *1940 GB
	Jon Hiseman dr, perc *1944 GB
	Clem Clempson g, voc *1949 GB
	Louis Cennamo b, eb *1946 GB
	Mark Clarke voc, b, eb *1950 GB
	Dave Greenslade org *1943 GB
	James Litherland g, voc *1949 GB
	Jim Roche g GB
	Tony Doyle dr, perc