John Fiddler (born 25 September 1947, the Moxley area of Darlaston, Staffordshire, England) – (vocalist, guitarist, pianist and drummer) [3] a b c d e f g h i j k Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Conciseed.). Virgin Books. p.829. ISBN 1-85227-745-9. The demo recording of "His Guiding Hand" was released as a single, Peel describing it as "the cheapest single ever made and one of the classic records of all time" and keeping the single in his box of most treasured records. [4] The duo's first album, New Bottles Old Medicine, [3] was recorded in a single two-hour session, and they toured with Peel at many of his gigs, Peel paying them out of his own fee. [4] Their second album, Heavy on the Drum, [3] was recorded with Keith Relf, formerly of The Yardbirds, as producer. The single " (And The) Pictures in the Sky" rose to number 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971. [3] This was not included on Heavy on the Drum, but was added to CD reissues of their debut, New Bottles Old Medicine. " (And The) Pictures in the Sky" was the first hit on the Dandelion label. [2] If you ever saw Medicine Head live, or if you recall their albums and singles from those glorious days of the early 70s, this is an album that you will love. Thank You Cherry Red Records!

And The) Pictures In The Sky represents the direction in which the band had started to move after their early adventures in lo-fi. Its production is clear and crisp and the structure of the song is not dissimilar to the sound that was emerging from another former folk duo at about the same time which was starting to take its listeners away from Elfland to turn them into Electric Warrior. A home demo of the song (also included in this collection) certainly marks a significant step forward in the band’s approach. Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1sted.). London: Flame Tree Publishing. p.181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5. a b c d Roberts, David, ed. (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.359. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7. At various stages, the band used the following musicians: Laurence Archer, Clive Edwards, Keith Relf, Tony Ashton, Roger Saunders, George Ford, John Davies, Rob Townsend and Morgan Fisher. [3] Career [ edit ]In 2005, Angel Air released the album Don't Stop The Dance. In effect it was a 'lost' album, compiling some singles from an unsuccessful period with the WWA label, and some unreleased sessions with the band as a five piece. In March 2007, Medicine Head's debut album New Bottles, Old Medicine was re-released on CD by Cherry Red Records. In May 2009, Cherry Red also released, One And One Is One – The Very Best Of Medicine Head. Fiddler released solo albums after the breakup of the band but revived the Medicine Head name for Fiddlersophical in 2011. Medicine Head finally folded in 1977. In 2005, Angel Air released the album Don't Stop The Dance, a 'lost' album, compiling some singles from an unsuccessful period with WWA Records and some unreleased sessions of the band as a five piece. John Fiddler released solo albums after the breakup of the band but revived the Medicine Head name for Fiddlersophical in 2011. In 2020 Cherry Red released a 50th Anniversary edition of the New Bottles Old Medicine debut with a second disc of singles, sessions & live material spanning the 1970-1975 period. Show more Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.

Peter Hope-Evans (born 28 September 1947, Brecon, Powys, Wales) – (harmonica, Jew's harp, guitarist, and mouthbow player). [3]