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Band · from Paris · since 1966

Gong

progressive/psychedelic rock band

  • canterbury scene
  • progressive rock
  • psychedelic rock
  • space rock
  • jazz rock

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Gong
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The story

Gong are a rock band associated with the Canterbury scene. They incorporate elements of psychedelic rock, jazz and space rock into their musical style. The group was formed in Paris in 1967 by Australian musician Daevid Allen and English vocalist Gilli Smyth. Band members have included Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Steve Hillage, Mike Howlett, Tim Blake, Pierre Moerlen, Bill Laswell and Theo Travis. Others who have played on stage with Gong include Don Cherry, Chris Cutler, Bill Bruford, Brian Davison, Dave Stewart and Tatsuya Yoshida.

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Records

Albums 31

Singles 30

All 30 singles

Records from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer and Apple. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.

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Members

Members past and present, each with their own page. From MusicBrainz and Discogs.

If you like Gong

Where the listeners of ListenBrainz, Last.fm and Deezer agree, with the circle of Gong’s own bands. A source that names other people with the same name is left out.

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