Devil Hits Back

2008 reissue of this collection from the British rockers containing live and rare cuts. Atomic Rooster formed in summer 1969 when the Crazy World of Arthur Brown disbanded on tour in the US, and keyboardist Vincent Crane and drummer Carl Palmer returned to England to form Atomic Rooster with bassist/vocalist Nick Graham. By 1970,they would release their self-titled debut album Atomic Rooster. While this happened, Vincent Crane had hired John Du Cann of Andromeda, on guitar. However, soon after John joined, Nick departed leaving Rooster without a bassist or vocalist. This was no problem for the Rooster, as Crane would cover bass lines with a combination of left hand and foot-pedals. John emphasized on the lower range of his guitar, and take over vocal parts. The band resumed gigging until the end of June '70 when Carl announced his departure to Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Luckily, the band continued off and on for many years to come. 15 tracks. PHRL.