The story
Switzerland-based Krautrock band born out of a 60's jazz group featuring Belgian born keyboardist Joel Vandroogenbroeck. They are considered by many to be pioneers of early European psychedelic and spaced-out cosmic music. Brainticket was most active in the early 1970s, and known for its use of exotic instruments and jazz-inspired compositions. The only constant member has been Belgian musician Joel Vandroogenbroeck who died in 2019. The band continued to perform concerts and release albums in the 2000s.
The band was originally called (as can be seen on a 1970 single) but by 1971 that name became the title of their debut album and the band's name was Brainticket. The album featured British vocalist , and it immediately ran into controversy for its association with psychedelic drugs. Much to groups annoyance, the album came with a warning label stating "only listen once a day to this record. Your brain might be destroyed.” This approach led to the album being banned in several countries.
After the untimely death of guitarist , Vandroogenbroeck moved to Italy and met an American woman named Carole Muriel. Joined by a pair of Swiss musicians, guitarist Rolf Hug and bassist Martin Sacher, and percussionist Barni Palm, the new line-up released 1972’s Psychonaut, issued at the time in Italy and Germany only. This album was more accessible and song-oriented than its predecessor while still maintaining a unique and progressive sound.
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