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The band switched labels to Harvest Records in 1970 and subsequent records had a more rock-oriented feel. John Cuffley replaced Newsome in 1971. In 1972 the group shortened their name to Climax Blues Band.
Mar 14, 2017 · Things picked up quickly for the band from there. After a minor squabble with US band The Chicago Transit Authority (later just plain old Chicago), they shortened their name to the Climax Blues Band and released a slew of seminal albums, including A Lot of Bottle (1970) and Tightly Knit (1971).
- Ken Mcintyre
The group later shortened its name to the Climax Blues Band, in order to avoid confusion with the popular U.S. band Chicago. Thanks to constant touring and excellent musical chops, Climax Blues Band built a strong reputation as a solid blues-based live act.
Aug 11, 2022 · The group later shortened their name to The Climax Blues Band, in order to avoid confusion with the popular US band Chicago. Thanks to constant touring and excellent musical chops, Climax Blues Band built a strong reputation as a solid blues-based live act.
The band was originally known as The Climax Chicago Blues Band. In 1972 the group shortened its name to Climax Blues Band. The band has released at least 19 albums. They had a Top 10 hit in the UK with "Couldn't Get It Right". That song and "I Love You" were also hits in the United States.
In 1972, the group shortened its name to the Climax Blues Band due to pressure from the American band, Chicago Transit Authority. The band has released at least 17 albums and had a Top 10 hit in the UK with “Couldn’t Get It Right”. Jones left the group in 1969, so Holt switched to bass.
In 1970, the band shortened its name to the Climax Blues Band. The band had a Top 10 hit in 1976 in the UK with "Couldn't Get It Right"; the track also reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The band should not be confused with the LA session musician band Climax.
