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Town was formed by Pete Bardens in the wake from the break-up of Shotgun Express in 1967. The trio’s sound was within the jazzy part of progressive rock and roll, which may clarify why these were selected to open up for Chicago at Royal Albert Hall in 1969. They slice …

Shaped in August 1968, Town was led by organist/vocalist Pete Bardens (b. Peter Bardens, 19 June 1945, Westminster, London, Britain, d. 22 January 2002, Malibu, California, USA), previously of Them as well as the Shotgun Express. Bruce Thomas (b. 14 August 1948, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, Britain; bass) and Expenses Porter (drums) …