In 1969, Pete Townshend created the band to showcase songs written by the former Who chauffeur, drummer/singer/guitarist Speedy Keen. From 1969 until 1971, the nucleus of the band consisted of the songwriter John "Speedy" Keen (vocals, drums, guitar), Andy "Thunderclap" Newman (piano) and Jimmy McCulloch (guitar). Pete Townshend (using the alias "Bijou Drains") played bass guitar on their album and singles, all of which he had recorded and produced at the IBC Studio and his Twickenham home studio. The band folded in April 1971 but was resurrected by Andy Newman with a new group around 2007 which included Josh Townshend (nephew of Pete Townshend) on rhythm guitar and vocals.
In 1969, Pete Townshend created the band to showcase songs written by the former Who chauffeur, drummer/singer/guitarist Speedy Keen. From 1969 until 1971, the nucleus of the band consisted of the songwriter John "Speedy" Keen (vocals, drums, guitar), Andy "Thunderclap" Newman (piano) and Jimmy McCulloch (guitar). Pete Townshend (using the alias "Bijou Drains") played bass guitar on their album and singles, all of which he had recorded and produced at the IBC Studio and his Twickenham home studio. The band folded in April 1971 but was resurrected by Andy Newman with a new group around 2007 which included Josh Townshend (nephew of Pete Townshend) on rhythm guitar and vocals.
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