Solstice (UK progressive rock band)
| Solstice | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, neo-progressive rock, art rock, acoustic rock, alternative rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | EMI, Capitol |
| Associated acts | 3 Sticks |
| Members |
Andy Glass Emma Brown Peter Helmsley Steve McDaniels Jenny Newman Robin Phillips |
| Past members |
Ken Bowley Clive Bunker Barbara Deason Marc Elton Mark Hawkins Heidi Kemp Sandy Leigh Shelley Patt Sue Robinson Craig Sunderland Martin Wright |
Solstice are a British neo-progressive, folk rock band formed in 1980. They are led by guitarist Andy Glass, who is the sole founding member still in the band.[1]
History
The band formed in 1980, and performed BBC sessions and received national music press coverage before splitting in 1985 (with one guest appearance in 1986). Their only album release in this period was 1984's Silent Dance.
Interest generated by a CD reissue of Silent Dance led to a reunion in the nineties with two studio releases, New Life and Circles, and a live album, The Cropredy Set.
Guitarist Andy Glass once more put the band on hold in order to focus on band 3sticks. A DVD release of the Cropredy performance preceded another reunion in 2007, with the entire back catalogue being remastered and issued in expanded "Definitive Edition" form. The band then toured the UK and, for the first time, mainland Europe.
Band members Andy Glass, Peter Helmsley, and Jenny Newman also work together in the band "3 Sticks".
Current members
- Andy Glass - guitars
- Emma Brown - vocals
- Peter Helmsley - drums
- Steve McDaniels - keyboards
- Jenny Newman - violin
- Robin Phillips - bass
Former members
- Ken Bowley - bass
- Clive Bunker - drums
- Barbara Deason - vocals
- Marc Elton - violin, keyboards
- Mark Hawkins - bass
- Heidi Kemp - vocals
- Sandy Leigh - vocals
- Shelley Patt - vocals
- Sue Robinson - vocals
- Craig Sunderland - bass
- Martin Wright - drums
Discography
Studio Albums
- Silent Dance (1984)
- New Life (1993)
- Circles (1997)
- Spirit (2010)
- Prophecy (2013)
Live Albums
- The Cropredy Set (2002)
- Kindred Spirits (2011)
Compilations
- Pathways (1998)
- Silent Dance - The Definitive Edition (2007)
- New Life - The Definitive Edition (2007)
- Circles - The Definitive Edition (2007)
- The Cropredy Set - The Definitive Edition (2007)