Description
- Artist: THE ERIC DELANEY BAND
- Autographed By: ERIC DELANEY
- Product: SKIN ED GOES SKIN DEEP VINYL LP HAND SIGNED ERIC DELANEY
- Genre: MUSIC
- Product Attributes: VERY GOOD CONDITION – vinyl untested, signed on the front as shown
- Service Attributes: Market leading unconditional 90-day money back guarantee and lifetime COA. Worldwide shipping is available.
The Eric Delaney Band – Skin Ed Goes Skin Deep
Label: Norwood Records (2) – SRTX/80/CUS 647
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style: Fusion, Disco, Funk, Big Band
Track Listing:
A1 Overture
A2 St Louis Blues
A3 Strike Up The Band
A4 Skin Deep
B1 “2001”
B2 Big Noise From Winnetka
B3 Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
B4 Manhattan Spiritual
Origins and Genre:
The Eric Delaney Band was formed in 1954 by English drummer Eric Delaney. Their music primarily fell within the genres of up-tempo dance hall music and showband jazz. While often labelled rock and roll, their sound was closer in spirit to the big bands of Geraldo and Joe Loss, focusing more on danceable melodies and lively performances.
Career Highlights:
The band enjoyed success throughout the 1950s and 1960s in the UK. They appeared on popular television shows like the “Royal Variety Show” on three occasions.
Delaney was known for his showmanship and flashy drumming style, adding an element of spectacle to the band’s performances. They frequently toured holiday resorts and remained popular, especially among older audiences, even after the rise of The Beatles and the changing musical landscape.
Later Years and Legacy:
The band’s popularity gradually declined towards the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, Delaney continued to perform extensively throughout his life, garnering respect and admiration from his peers. He notably collaborated with renowned American drummer Louie Bellson on an album in 1967. Delaney sadly passed away in 2011, leaving behind a rich musical legacy as a prominent figure in the British showband scene.
Additional Information:
The Eric Delaney Band was known for their energetic live shows and catchy original songs, alongside popular covers of contemporary hits.
Delaney was also a respected session musician, contributing to recordings by other artists and appearing in films and television shows.
While their music might not be widely known today, they remain an important part of the history of British popular music and showband culture.
Eric Delaney Autograph