Progressive rock & space band Gong play Exeter Phoenix

Exeter Phoenix
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Posted: Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 2:30pm

First formed in 1967 by Australian musician Daevid Allen, Gong have been at the forefront of progressive and psychedelic rock for decades.  Continuing to experiment with there inimitable brand of 'space rock' their seminal work includes the Gong Mythology set out in the albums of the Radio Gnome Triology; Flying teapot, Angel's Egg and You.  More recently, in June 2008, Gong played two concerts in London: Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank (opening Massive Attack's Meltdown festival); the Forum (with Allen, Smyth, Hillage, Giraudy, Howlett, Taylor and Travis among the lineup) and, in 2009, The Big Chill and Glastonbury.

GONG 2012 line-up:

Daevid Allen: Guitar and vocals Gilli Smyth: Spacewhisper Orlando Allen: Drums Steffe Sharpstrings: (Ex Planet Gong) Lead Guitar and vocals Ian East: Saxes, flute, woodwinds Dave Sturt: Bass Audio Engineer: Jez Sedgewick

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Venue

Exeter Phoenix

Event Date

Friday, November 16, 2012 - 8:00pm

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