The Alan Bown Set later known as The Alan Bown! or just Alan Bown, were a British band of the 1960s and 1970s whose music evolved from jazz and blues through soul and rhythm and blues and ended up as psychedelia and progressive rock. The band achieved limited chart success and is best known the for the role it played in developing the careers of numerous musicians including Mel Collins (King Crimson), John Helliwell (Supertramp), Robert Palmer (Vinegar Joe), Jess Roden (Bronco), Gordon Neville (Elton John) and Dougie Thomson (Supertramp).
The Alan Bown Set on Midnight Express – Thrusday, March 10
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KALX DJ Berkestir will present a special edition of Midnight Express on Thursday March 10th at 11:59 pm on The Alan Bown Set, which were a British band of the 1960s and 1970s. Their music evolved from jazz and blues through soul to rhythm and blues and ended up as psychedelia and progressive rock. Many musicians pass thought The Alan Bown Set including Robert Palmer.