Origin: London, England
This London based band originated in the mid 60s and was originally known as Group 66 before changing their name to the West Coast Consortium and then finally to just Consortium towards the end of the 60s. Original members included front man Robbie Fair (vocals), along with Brian Bronson (guitar), John Barker (bass, trombone), Geoff Simpson (organ, lead guitar) and John Podbury (drums). In 1967, they were signed to Pye as the West Coast Consortium with a sound rooted in high harmonies and mid-tempo songs. During this phase of their career, the band cut the pop-freakbeat single 'Colour Sergeant…