Wizzard
Eccentric pop genius Ulysses Adrian "Roy" Wood developed the Electric Light Orchestra out of the Move, a truly great British band in an era of great British bands. However, because of a rift with Jeff Lynne, Wood left ELO after the debut No Answer and created Wizzard, a bizarre octet who debuted at a 1972 Wembley Rock & Roll Festival and then captured the airwaves with "Ball Park Incident." Wizzard landed two chart-toppers overseas, "See My Baby Jive" and "Angel Fingers." Chaotic but always melodic, Wood built a unique Wall of Sound around these and other dandies like "Rock and Roll Winter" and perennial winner "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day." Wizzard even jabbed the ascending ELO with "Bend Over Beethoven."
In the center of this insanity, Wood sported a multi-colored beard and mane, added a star to his forehead, and covered his face (perhaps inspiring fan Paul Stanley) with warpaint, sprinkles, and innumerable other oddities. Wizzard seemed to maintain success only with singles, however, and the Introducing Eddie & the Falcons LP, a tribute to early rock icons like Del Shannon, Gene Vincent, and Cliff Richard, proved to be Wizzard's final work. Manager Don Arden enjoyed stadium success in the U.S., but Wizzard folded when management decided not to increase financing. Wood kept bassist Rick Price and saxophonist Mike Burney for the Wizzo Band, whose jazz-funk wafted beyond commercial confines for a lone effort, Super Active Wizzo. Wizzo expired in 1978. Wood continued his concurrent solo career and then basically dropped out of sight, reappearing periodically to perform with disciples Cheap Trick. Wizzard bassist Rick Price died on May 17, 2022 at the age of 77.
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I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
Kerstmuziek - Released by Parlophone UK on 1 jan. 1973
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Introducing Eddy and the Falcons (Expanded Version)
Rock - Released by Sanctuary Records on 1 aug. 1974
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Main Street (Expanded Edition)
Pop - Released by Sanctuary Records on 2 mei 2000
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5 Bites: Mini Album - EP
Pop - Released by Parlophone UK on 28 sep. 2012
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Look Thru' the Eyes of Roy Wood & Wizzard: Hits & Rarities, Brilliance & Charm... 1974-1987
Pop - Released by Castle Communications on 31 dec. 2006
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Wizzard's Brew (1999 Remaster)
Pop - Released by Parlophone UK on 1 mrt. 1973
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Singles & Demos from the 80’s
Hardrock - Released by WIZZARD Sweden on 4 okt. 2023
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Wizzards Tribute to Elvis
Rock - Released by Wizzard on 23 feb. 2022
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WestWorld
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Maximum Volume on 27 jan. 2022
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Ojos (Original Mix)
House - Released by SP Recordings on 1 okt. 2021
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Pure Affection
Electronic - Released by Union Distribution on 5 mei 2023
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Look In The Mirror
Dance - Released by Deep In Your Skin on 18 dec. 2020
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Wizzards I'll Be Home for Christmas
Kerstmuziek - Released by Wizzard on 25 dec. 2023
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Wizzards Holiday Songs
Kerstmuziek - Released by Wizzard on 25 dec. 2023
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