A precursor to this band was formed in Copenhagen in early 1964, but their strong orientation towards blues-rock began only with the arrival of Peter Thorup in 1966. In 1967, The Beefeaters played as support band for Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall and Pink Floyd during their concerts in Denmark. Both albums were top-notch "real" blues-rock efforts to file along albums by John Mayall, early Fleetwood Mac and even Cuby & The Blizzards. The first album was, along with Steppeulvene, the most important Danish album of 1967. The Beefeaters weren't entirely blues purists either, they also displayed beat and soul influences. The sound (very well developed for 1967) was largely based on Thorup's talents as vocalist and guitarist, but Kj?rumsgard's Farfisa organ (sometimes replaced by piano) obviously augmented the group’s sound. Burnin' Red Ivanhoe was one of many groups who later copied this distinctive organ sound.
~ Taken from Scented Gardens of the Mind.
The band performed as a support for concerts and tours of the Danish artists such as Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall, Pink Floyd, The Kinks and Pretty Things. In 1967, their debut album "Beefeaters", and at the time it is one of the most notable albums in Denmark.
In November 1968 Beefeaters played with Alexis Korner in his round. Which resulted in his participation in the band's second album "Meet You There". Later, Peter Thorup leaves the group and goes after Korner in England. Apparently this was the end for Beefeaters.
01. It Ain`t Necessarily So [00:03:49]
02. Crossroads [00:02:29]
03. My Babe [00:03:31]
04. I Want You [00:03:36]
05. Hey Little Girl [00:02:15]
06. Papa`s Got A Brand New Bag [00:03:26]
07. Let Me Down Easy [00:03:37]
08. Shakin` Fingerpop [00:02:47]
09. Night Flight [00:03:15]
10. Summer Scene [00:04:25]
Peter Thorup - guitars, vocals, flute
Morten Kj?rumsgard - organ, piano
Keith Volkersen - bass
Max Nhuthzhi - drums
Alexis Korner - guitar, vocals
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