Gryphon

 

Artist:  Gryphon

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Progressive Folk, Medieval Folk, Art Rock, Renaissance Rock, Progressive Folk Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Richard Harvey:  Mandolin, Keyboards, Vocals, Crumhorn, Recorder

Brian Gulland:  Bassoon, Crumhorn, Recorder, Keyboards, Vocals

Graeme Taylor:  Guitars, Vocals

David Oberle:  Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals

Gryphon are an English Progressive Folk Band from London, formed in 1972 by Richard Harvey (Multi-Instrumentalists) and Brian Gulland (Multi-Instrumentalists) graduated from The Royal Ccollege Of Music.  they paired up to combine early Classical periods with British Folk, along with Graeme Taylor (Guitars,Vocals), and David Oberle (Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals).  They are known for their Medieval and Renaissance Style of Music and Progressive Rock.  their sound was famously described by their publicist as "Henry VIII in a Rock 'N' Roll Band".

Title:  Red Queen To Gryhon Three (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Progressive Folk, Medieval Folk, Art Rock, Renaissance Rock, Progressive Folk Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Opening Move (9:42)

 2.  Second Spasm (8:15)

Side Two:

 1.  Lament (10:45)

 2.  Checkmate (9:50)

Personnel:

Richard Harvey:  Keyboards, Crumhorn, Recorders

Brian Gulland:  Bassoon, Crumhorn

Graeme Taylor:  Guitars

David Oberle:  Drums, Percussion, Timpani

Philip Nestor:  Bass

Additional Musicians:

Ernest Hart:  Organ

Pete Redding:  Acoustic Guitar

Red Queen To Gryhon Three is the third studio album and masterpiece by Gryphon, originally released on November 1974 by Transatlantic Records, remastered and reissued on July 10 2026 by Music On Vinyl.  Limited Edition of 750 Individual Numbered Copies on Translucent Blue Coloured Vinyl, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.