Origin: Birmingham, England
This underground Birmingham outfit evolved out of another act called the Gravy Train in 1968 with original members Ernie Handy (lead vocals), Bob Hewitt (lead guitarist), Graham Mullett (drums), Mick Pollard (bass) and Frank Wilson (keyboard, vocals). They honed their skills playing in Germany at army bases and clubs, augmented with a light show and go-go dancer. In late '68, they returned from Germany and were awarded a record deal by Jack Dorsey of Pye Records. It was also around this time that Hewitt left and was briefly replaced by Toni Iommi of future Black Sabbath fame, and then after on…