Bills Chronologie: Konzerte 1968 - 2009
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Bills Konzerte
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1968
January
[01] Decides to devote his gap year before University to become a full-time musician
June
Bill Bruford joins Mabel Greer's Toy Shop, who soon change names to Yes
August
[03] [Essex], East Mersey Youth Camp (first Yes gig)
[05] London, Marquee Club [supporting The Nite People]
[09] Bracknell, Sports Centre
[10] Wollaston, Motown Club
[17] London, Marquee Club [supporting Joe Cocker]
[23] Stoke, The Place
[30] Welwyn, Civic Centre
[31] London, Black Sheep Club
September
[06] London, Marquee Club [supporting Joe Cocker & The Grease Band]
[08] King's Lynn, Maid's Head
[13] Marlow, Crown Hotel
[15] London, Blaise's
[18] London, Blaise's
[19] London Marquee Club [supporting The Nice]
[20] Edmonton, Cook's Ferry Inn (cancelled)
[21-22] Margate, Dreamland Ballroom
[27] Rushden, West End Club
[28] London, Marquee Club [supporting Dream Police]
October
[05] Hitchin, Hermitage Ballroom
[11] Ombersley, Wharf Hotel
[12] Cirencester, Corn Hall
[13] London, Blaise's
[14] London, Revolution Club
[15] London, Royal Albert Hall (3,500)
[17] London, Pheasantry
[22] London, Blaise's
[25] Leicester, Granby Halls
[26] London, Middle Earth
[30] London, Blaise's [also: Dream Police]
November
[01] Marlow, Crown Hotel
[02] London, Marquee Club [supporting Dream Police]
[05] London, Blaise's
[08] London, Granada Theatre [also: The Who, Joe Cooker & The Grease Band, Small Faces, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Mindbenders]
[10] London, Ronnie Scott's Club
[13] London, Marquee Club [also: The Love Sculpture]
[15] London, Roundhouse (all-night show) [also: The Who, Joe Cocker & The Grease Band, Small Faces, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Mindbenders]
[16] Leeds, University
[18] Newcastle, City Hall [also: The Who, Joe Cocker & The Grease Band, Small Faces, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Mindbenders]
[24] London, Blaise's
[25] London, Revolution Club
[26] London, Royal Albert Hall [supporting Cream, also: Taste, Colosseum]
[27] London, Marquee Club [support: Van der Graaf Generator]
[30] London, Ronnie Scott's Club
December
[06] Wood Green [London], Fishmonger's Arms
[07] Bristol, University
[08] London, Blaise's
[12] London, Revolution Club
[13] London, Speakeasy
[16] London, Revolution Club
[17] London, Marquee Club [supporting The Who]
[19] London, Royal Albert Hall
[24] London, Speakeasy
[26] London, Blaise's
[31] London, Speakeasy
[31] Teddington [London], Thames TV Studios
1969
January
[01] London, Marquee Club [support: Octopus]
[07] London, BBC Studios (John Peel's Top Gear) (broadcast Jan 12)
[08] London, Marquee Club [support: Toast]
[15] London, Marquee Club [support: Procession]
[18] Portsmouth, College Of Education
[22] London, Marquee Club [support: Village]
[23] Wolverhampton, Lafayette Club
[24] Plymouth, Van Dike
[29] London, Marquee Club [support: Clouds]
February
[05] London, Marquee Club [support: Caravan]
[12] London, Marquee Club [support: Octopus]
[13] Worthing, Pier Pavilion
[14] Battersea, Surrey University
[15] London, Queen Elizabeth College
[16] Sunderland, Peter Lee Jazz Club
[17] Wolverhampton, Catacomb Club
[19] London, Marquee Club [support: Spirit Of John Morgan]
[24] Sheffield, Down Broadway
[25] Cambridge, Corn Exchange
[26] London, Marquee Club [support: Clouds]
[27] London, Speakeasy
[28] Richmond, Athletic Grounds
March
[01] Chesterfield UK Victoria Ballroom
[02] London (cancelled)
[05] London, Marquee Club [support: Circus]
[07] York, University
[08] Sunderland, Empire Theatre
[09] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[12] London, Marquee Club [support: Killing Floor]
[15] Southampton, University
[16] Hampstead [London], Country Club
[17] London, BBC Studios
[19] London, Marquee Club [support: Clouds]
[20] Salford, University
[21] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
[22] Battersea [London], College Of Building
[25] London, Madame Tussaud's
[28] London, Lyceum Ballroom
[29] Barnet, Barnet College
April
[02] London, Marquee Club [support: Harsh Reality]
[03] Harrowfield, Youth Centre
[04] London, Speakeasy
[09] London, Marquee Club [support: Elastic Band]
[17] London, Saturdays at University College
[21] London, Royal Albert Hall [also: Janis Joplin]
[24-25] Montreux (Switerland), Festival de la Rose d'Or
[26-27] Goddelau (Germany), Tanz Club
May
[02] Plymouth, Van Dike
[03] Chelsea, College Of Art [also: Clouds]
[08] Scarborough, Penthouse Club
[10] Exeter, University
[11] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[14] London, Marquee Club [support: Peter Cooper]
[16] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Midnight Court) [also: John Mayall, Hard Meat, Gypsy]
[17] London, Saturdays at University College
[18] London, Parliament Hill Fields (Camden Festival) [also: Soft Machine, Procol Harum, Blossom Toes, Third Ear Band]
[21] London, Harrods Way Inn
[22] London, BBC Studios
[24] Southend-On-Sea, Southend College Of Technology
[25] Wolverhampton, Lafayette Club
[28] London, Marquee Club [also: Maddening Crowd]
[29] Plymouth, Van Dike
[31] Brighton, Brighton College
June
[04] London, BBC Studios (Johnny Walker Show)
[05] Scarborough, Penthouse Club
[06] Hull, R. T. A. Bilston Carnival Fairground
[10] details unknown
[11] London, Marquee Club [support: Sweet Marriage]
[13] Leicester, Technical College
[15] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[16] London, Scotch Of St. James
[20] Canterbury, Kent Universtiy
[21] Anvers (Belgium), Deurne - Arena Hall (Pop Festival) [also: The Nice, Colosseum, Freedom, Fleetwood Mac, Wallace Collection]
[25] London, Marquee Club [support: Mandrake Paddlesteamer]
[27] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Jam TV
[28] Birmingham, The Factory
[29] Redcar, Jazz Club
[30] Sunderland, Bay Hotel
July
[02] London, Marquee Club [also: Andromeda]
[03] London, nr Holland Park (private party)
[04] Barnstaple, Queens Hall
[05] Harverfordwest, Market Hall
[06] London, Roundhouse
[08] London, ICA Nash House [also: Juggernaut]
[09] London, Marquee Club [also: Hard Meat]
[10] Penzance, Winter Gardens
[11] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Midnight Court) [also: The Nice, Renaissance, Peter Cooper, Peter Hammill]
[12] Nottingham, Racecourse (12 Hour Happiness Concert) [also: The Nice, Eclection, Caravan, King Crimson, Juniors Eyes, Edgar Broughton Band, Idle Race, Status Quo]
[13] Wembley, Stadium
[16] London, Marquee Club [support: Kippington Lodge]
[18] Belfast, Ulster Hall [also: The Nice, Bonzo Dog Band]
[19] Dublin, National Stadium [also: The Nice, Bonzo Dog Band]
[20] Cork, Hibernian Football Stadium (cancelled)
[23] London, Marquee Club
[25] South Shields, New Cellar Club
[26] Kirklevington, Country Club
[27] Bridgend, Kee Club
[28] Bristol, Old Granary
[30] London, Marquee Club [support: Hard Meat]
August
[02] Ryde, Music Box
[03] London, BBC Studios (Stuart Henry Show)
[04] London, BBC Studios (Symonds On Sunday)
[06] London, Harrods Way Inn
[07] London, Marquee Club
[08] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[09] Plumpton, Racecourse (Festival)
[10] London, Marquee Club
[11] Paris (France)
[13] Tolworth, Toby Jug
[14] London, Marquee Club [support: Samson]
[15] Barnstaple, Queen's Hall
[16] Plymouth, Van Dike
[20-21] Hamburg (Germany), Star Club
[22-23] Llkkerkerk (Netherlands), Eland Club
[22-24] Bilzen (Belgium), Jazz Festival
[24] Maastricht (Netherlands), Zeeland Club
[26] Wiesbaden (Germany), Big Apple Club
[27] Goddelau (Germany), Tanz Club
[30-31] Munich (Germany), Blow-Up Club
September
[01-07] Munich (Germany), Blow-Up Club
[12] Sheffield, Penthouse, The
[13] Kirklevington, Country Club
[14] Bishop Auckland, Queens Hotel
[15] Romford, Kings Head
[20] Harverfordwest, Market Hall
[21] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[23] Stoke, The Place
[26] Bristol, College Of Technology
[27] Malvern, Winter Garden
[28] Harrogate, Harrogate Theatre
October
[03] Plymouth, Van Dike
[04] Bristol, Bristol University
[09] Essen (Germany), Grugahalle (First German Blues Festival) [also: Fleetwood Mac, Pretty Things, Spooky Tooth, Keef Hartley, Warm Dust, Free, Hard Meat]
[11] Newcastle, Newcastle University
[12] Redcar, Redcar Jazz Club
[17] Romford, Kings Head
[18] Chesterfield, Victoria Ballroom
[20] Sunderland, Bay Hotel
[24] Nottingham, Nottingham University
[25] Cardiff, Cardiff University
[27] Amougies (Belgium), BYG/Actuel Festival
[28] Brussels (Belgium), Théâtre 140
[31] Swansea, Swansea University
November
[01] Manchester, U.M.I.S.T
[02] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Sunday Lyceum) [also: Deep Purple, The Divine, Vivian Stanshall, Griffin, The Grope]
[03] London, Roundhouse
[07] Birmingham, The Factory
[14] Newcastle, City Hall
[15] Folkestone, Marine Pavilion
[26 Basel (Switzerland), Komodie Theatre
[27] Bern (Switzerland), Chikito Club
[28] Gerlafingen (Switzerland), Grunau Restaurant
[30] Locarno (Switzerland), Rex Cinema
December
[02] Montreux (Switzerland), Casino
[05] Stoke, Queens Theatre
[06] Weston-Super-Mare, Winter Gardens
[07] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound [also: Stray]
[09] Harrowfield, Youth Centre [also: Professor Trange, Discomation]
[10] West Hampstead, Klooks Kleek
[11] Leicester, LCP Fletcher Hall
[12] Newport, In-Place
[13] London, Imperial College
[14] Redcar, Redcar Jazz Club
[19] Harrowfield, Youth Centre
[21] Sheffield, Kingston Hotel [also: Gracious!]
[24] Southall, Northcote Arms/Farx Club [also: Nexus]
[26] London, Marquee Club [support: Jon Hendricks, Man]
[27] Kirklevington, Country Club
[28] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[30] Plymouth, Van Dike
1970
January
[07] Tolworth, Toby Jug
[10-11] Paris (France), Olympia ("666" Festival) [also: Ritchie Havens, East Of Eden, Keef Hartley, Terry Reid, Martin Circus]
[17] Bradford, University
[19] London, BBC Studios (Dave Lee Travis Show)
[23] Stoke, King's Hall
[24] Southampton, Southampton University
[25] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[27] Llanelli, Glen Ballroom
[29] Boston, Starlight Room
[30] Coventry, Lanchester University (2nd Lanchester Arts Festival) [also: Atomic Rooster, Free, Mott the Hoople]
[31] Uxbridge, Brunel University [also: Liverpool Scene]
February
[01] Sunderland, Empire Theatre [also: The Nice]
[07] London, Royal Festival Hall [also: The Nice]
[08] Oxford, Polytechnic [also: The Nice]
[14] Canterbury, Kent Universtiy
[19] Copenhagen (Denmark), Revolution Club [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[20] Gothenburg (Sweden), Cue Club [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[21] Stockholm (Sweden), University [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[22] Oslo (Norway), Club Seven [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[24] Bremen (Germany), Beat Club TV Show [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[26] Barnstaple, Queens Hall
[27] Plymouth, Van Dike
[28] Knightsbridge, Imperial College [also: Web]
March
[06] Bingley, College Of Education
[07] Leeds, University
[09] Darlington, Civic Theatre
[11] details unknown (Germany) [also: Hardin & York]
[12] London, BBC Studios (Sunday Show)
[13] Gloucester, Guildhall [also: Fresh]
[14] Croydon, College Of Art Technique [also: Easy Leaf, Dwarf]
[16] Düsseldorf (Germany), Music Festival
[20] Salford, Salford University
[21-22] London, Queen Elizabeth Hall (with Royal College of Music Youth Orchestra, conducted by Tony Cox)
[27] Roubaix (France), Le Colisée [also: The Nice]
[28] Salisbury, Alex Disco Club [also: New Era Jazz Band]
[29] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[30] Devon, Barnstaple
April
[03] Köln (Germany), Sporthalle
[04] Erlangen (Germany), University Of Technology
[05] Wurzburg (Germany)
[06] Aschaffenburg (Germany)
[07] London, BBC Studios (Sunday Show)
[10] London, Marquee Club [support: Slade, Trevor Billmuss]
[14] Surbiton, Assembly Room [also: Julian's Treatment]
[16] Weymouth, Pavillion Ballroom
[17] Surbiton, Poperama Devizes
[18] Luton, Technical College [also: Mighty Baby, Tiny Clanger]
Peter Banks leaves, to be replaced by Steve Howe
[24] Sheffield, The Penthouse (cancelled)
July
[17] London, Lyceum Ballroom [also: Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Clark-Hutchinson]
[18] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[19] Redcar, Jazz Club
[24] London, Lyceum Ballroom
[26] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[31] Plymouth, Van Dyke Club
August
[02] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound [also: Supertramp]
[09] Plumpton, Racecourse (10th National Jazz, Pop, Ballads & Blues Festival) [also: Deep Purple, Colosseum, Juicy Lucy, Chris Barber, Caravan, Audience, Fat Mattress, Hard Meat, Van der Graaf Generator, Wishborn Ash, Da Da, Trevor Billmuss]
[14] Leytonstone, Red Lion
[16] Barkisland, Krumlin (Yorkshire Folk, Blues & Jazz Festival) [also: Ginger Baker's Airforce, Mungo Jerry, Taste, Edgar Broughton, Quintessence, Steamhammer, Mike Westbrook Concert Orchestra, National Head Band, Greatest Show On Earth, Jan Dukes De Grey]
[18] London, Marquee Club
[21] Devon, Barnstaple
[22] Dagenham, Village
[29] Lincoln, Baston Bar BQ
[31] Redcar, Jazz Club
September
[05] Andenne [nr Huy] (Belgium), Pop Hot Show n°5 [also: Stray, Jenghiz Khan...]
[06] Dortmund (Germany), Fantasio
[10] Swansea, Brangwyn Hall
[11] Swansea, Town Hall
[12] Colchester, Corn Exchange
[18] Eltham, Avery Hill College [also: Uriah Heep, Information, Amazing Grace]
[19] Bishops Stortford, Rhodes Centre [also: Gin]
[20] Nottingham, Boat Club
[22] Birmingham, Mayfair Rooms
[23] Cardiff, Barry Memorial Hall [also: Gipsy Universe]
[26] Margate, Dreamland Ballroom
[27] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[28] Aberystwyth, University Of South Wales
October
[01] Scarborough, Scene One And Two
[02] Leicestershire, Loughborough University [also: Mayfields Mule, Purple Gang]
[03] Watford, College of Technology [also: Band Of Roadies]
[09] Stratford, West Ham College [also: Noir]
[10] London, Queen Mary College [also: Edgar Broughton Band]
[11-30] London, Advision Studios (sessions for The Yes Album)
[15] Dundee, University
[16] Newcastle, City Hall
[17] Malvern, Winter Garden
[20] London, BBC Studios (Mike Harding Show)
[23] Leeds, University
[24] Plymouth, Van Dike
[26] Romford, Kings Head [also: Canary Hunt]
[30] Guildford, Surrey University
[31] London, Queen Elizabeth Hall (two shows) [also: DaDa]
November
[02-03] Dunstable, Dunstable Civic Hall
[05-06] Bern (Switzerland), Chikito Club
[07] Zurich (Switzerland)
[10] Munich (Germany), Blow-Up Club
[13] London, Citypolyents [also: Jan Dukes De Grey]
[14] Bradford, College
[20] Lancaster, University
[21] Oxford, Polytechnic
[22] Plymouth, Van Dike [also: Clark Hutchinson]
Road accident, Tony Kaye injured, leg in cast as seen on Yes Album cover
[24] Bradford, College (cancelled)
[25] Cambridge, Corn Exchange
[27] Southend-On-Sea, College Of Technology [also: Surly Bird, Tank]
[28] Boston, Starlight Room [also: Jan Dukes De Grey]
December
[01] London, Marquee Club
[02] Manchester, College Of Art
[04] Lancaster, University Of Lancaster
[05] Liverpool, Stadium
[08] Newcastle, City Hall [also: Hardin & York]
[09] Hull, University [also: The Strawbs]
[10] Middlesborough, Teesside Polytechnic
[11] Warrington, Padgate College
[13] Bromley, New Theatre [also: Trader Horne]
[14] Dunstable, Civic Hall
[18] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Yes Xmas Party) [also: DaDa, Clark-Hutchinson, Blitzkrieg]
[19] Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall
[20] Cleethorpes, Winter Gardens
[22] Shrewsbury, Music Hall
[26] Brighton, Big Apple
1971
January
[03] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[08] Eindhoven (Netherlands), Stadsschouwburg [also: Iron Butterfly]
[09] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw [also: Iron Butterfly]
[10] Rotterdam (Netherlands), De Doelen [also: Iron Butterfly]
[13] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[14] Newcastle, Newcastle City Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[15] Lancaster, University Of Lancaster [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[16] Southsea, Portsmouth Poly [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[17] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[18] London, Royal Albert Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[19] Birmingham, Town Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[21] Southampton, Guild Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[23] Arhus (Denmark), Vejlby Risskovhallen [also: Iron Butterfly]
[24] Gothenburg (Sweden), Konserthuset [also: Iron Butterfly]
[25] Copenhagen (Denmark), Falkoner Teater [also: Iron Butterfly]
[29] Lille (France) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[30] Lyon (France) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[31] Paris (France), Palais des Sports [also: Soft Machine, Iron Butterfly, Gong, Kevin Ayers & The Whole World] (cancelled due to riots)
[31] Brussels (Belgium), Palais Des Beaux Arts (?)
February
[05] Barnstaple, Queen's Hall
[06] Cardiff, Llandaff Technical College (cancelled)
[07] Redcar, Redcar Jazz Club
[08] Liège (Belgium) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[09] Bruxelles (Belgium) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[12] London [New Cross], Goldsmith College [also: The Tremoloes, Southert Comfort, Alan Bown, Adge Cutler]
[13] London, LSE
[19] Leeds, University
[20] Kingston, Polytechnic College [also: Queen]
[27] Dagenham, Roundhouse
March
[04] Liverpool, Stadium [also: Jonathan Swift]
[05] Doncaster, Top Rank Ballroom [also: Egg, If]
[06] Brighton, Big Apple [also: Wicked Nun]
[07] Redcar, Jazz Club
[09] Birmingham, Town Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[10] Bournemouth, Winter Garden [also: Jonathan Swift]
[12] Cardiff, Llandaff Technical College
[14] Blackburn, King George Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[15] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[16] Nottingham, Albert Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[17] Guildford, Civic Hall
[19] Stirling, University
[20] Aviemore, Ski Centre
[21] Dunfermline, The Kinema
[22] Glasgow, City Hall
[23] Norwich, Lads Club
[25] Harrogate, Opera House
[27-28] Berlin (Germany), Deutschlandhalle (Berlin Arts Festival)
[30] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
April
[04] Hemel Hempstead, Pavilion
[06] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Lancaster, Highly Inflammable]
[08] Leeds, Town Hall [also: Lancaster, Highly Inflammable]
[10] Surbiton, Poperama Devizes
[12] London, BBC Studios (Sounds Of The Seventies)
[15] Frankfurt (Germany), Volksbildungsheim
[16] Böblingen (Germany), Sporthalle
[17] Saarbrucken (Germany), Saarlandhalle
[18] Hamburg (Germany), Musikhalle
[24] Nelson, Imperial
[25] London, Chalk Farm Roundhouse
[30] Luton, Recreation Center [also: Lancaster]
May
[01] Barking, Polytechnic College [also: Satisfaction]
[02] Stoke, Trentham Gardens
[06] Chatham, Central Hall [also: Mick Abraham Band]
[07] Oxford, Town Hall [also: Mick Abraham Band]
[09] Rome (Italy), Teatro Di Brancaccio Di Roma
[10] Milan (Italy), Teatro Lirico
[11] Rome (Italy), Teatro Di Brancaccio Di Roma
[14] Birmingham, Birmingham University
[15] Norwich, Lads Club [also: Groundhogs, DaDa]
[16] Leicester, De Montfort Hall
[21] Liverpool, University
[22] Manchester, University
[23] Harrogate, Opera House
[29] Exeter, University
June
[04] Clacton, Princess Theatre
[05] Berlin (Germany), Sportpalast
[18] Southport, Floral Hall
[24] Edmonton, AB (Canada), Edmonton Gardens [supporting Jethro Tull]
[25] Vancouver, BC (Canada), PNE Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[26] Seattle WA (USA), Center Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[27] Sacramento, CA (USA), Memorial Auditorium [supporting Jethro Tull, also: Kimberley]
[28-29] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Whisky A Go Go [also: Fat Chance]
[30] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Civic Center Music Hall [supporting Jethro Tull]
July
[01] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium [supporting Jethro Tull]
[02] Dallas, TX (USA), Memorial Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[03] Houston, TX (USA), Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[04] New Orleans, LA (USA), The Warehouse [supporting Jethro Tull]
[06] De Land, FL (USA), The Pit - Stetson University
[07] Orlando, FL (USA), Sports Stadium [supporting Jethro Tull]
[08] Hampton Beach, NH (USA), Casino Ballroom [supporting Jethro Tull]
[09] Wildwood, NJ (USA), Convention Center [supporting Jethro Tull]
[10] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Convention Hall [supporting Jethro Tull]
[11] Alexandria, VA (USA), Roller Rink [supporting Jethro Tull]
[14-15] Port Chester, NY (USA), Capitol Theatre [supporting Black Sabbath, also: Humble Pie]
[16-17] Detroit, MI (USA), Easttown Theatre [also: Humble Pie, Soft Machine, Savage Grace]
[18] Toronto, ON (Canada), Borough Of York Stadium
[19] Ottawa, ON (Canada), Auditorium
[20] Cleveland, OH (USA), Allen Theatre [support: Jonathan Edwards]
[21] Indianapolis, IN (USA), National Guard Armory [supporting Jethro Tull]
[23] New York, NY (USA), Gaelic Park [also: Humble Pie, Mountain]
[24] New Haven, CT (USA), Yale Bowl [supporting Grand Funk Railroad, also: Decibel Death]
[31] London, Crystal Palace Bowl [also: Elton John, Fairport Convention, Rory Gallagher, Hookfoot, Tir Na Nog]
August
Rick Wakeman replaces Tony Kaye on keyboards
September
[24] Devon, Queen's Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[25] Devizes, Corn Exchange [also: Jonathan Swift]
[30] Leicester, De Montfort Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
October
[01] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[02] Bradford, St.George's Concert Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[03] Hemel Hempstead, Pavilion [also: Jonathan Swift]
[04] Aberdeen, Music Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[06] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [also: Jonathan Swift]
[08] London, Royal Festival Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[09] Edinburgh, Empire Theatre (cancelled)
[10] Dundee, Caird Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[11] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[12] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[13] Sheffield, City Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[15] Stockton, A.B.C [also: Jonathan Swift]
[16] Newcastle, City Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[17] Stoke, Trentham Gardens [also: Jonathan Swift]
[18] Birmingham, Town Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[21] Warwick, University [also: Jonathan Swift]
[22] Leeds, University [also: Jonathan Swift]
[23] Edinburgh, Empire Theatre [also: Jonathan Swift]
[25] Chatham, Central Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[26] Liverpool, Stadium [also: Jonathan Swift]
[27-28] Southampton, Guildhall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[29] Rotterdam ( Netherlands), Ahoy-Hallen
[31] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw
November
[01] Waterbury, CT (USA), Palace Theatre [also: J. Geils Band]
[02] Oakland, CA (USA), Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (cancelled)
[03-07] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Whisky A Go Go [support: Mary Wells]
[08] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [also: Ten Years After]
[09] San Diego, CA (USA), Coliseum [also: Ten Years After]
[10] Inglewood, CA (USA), Great Western Forum [also: Ten Years After]
[11] Hollywood, CA (USA), Forum [also: Ten Years After, J. Geils Band]
[12] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Civic Center Music Hall [also: ELP]
[13] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Spectrum Arena [also: ELP]
[14] Chicago, IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre [also: ELP]
[15-16] Detroit, MI (USA), Easttown Theatre [also: ELP]
[17] Elyria, OH (USA), Elyria Catholic High School
[19] Williamsburg, VA (USA), William and Mary Memorial Hall [also: Ten Years After]
[20] Durham, NC (USA), Duke University [also: Ten Years After]
[21] De Land, FL (USA), The Pit - Stetson University
[22] Atlanta, GA (USA), Municipal Auditorium [also: ELP]
[23] Baltimore, MD (USA)
[24-25] New York City, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [also: King Crimson, Procol Harum]
[27] New York City, NY (USA), Ritz Theater [also: The Kinks]
[28] Stony Brook, NY (USA), Pritchard Gymnasium [also: The Kinks, Mahavishnu Orchestra]
[30] New York City, NY (USA), Genesio College
December
[01] Waterbury, CT (USA), Palace Theatre
[02] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Ohio Reflections
[03] Akron, OH (USA) Civic Theatre [also: Atomic Rooster]
[04] Gettysburg, PA (USA), College [also: Blues Project]
[05] Plattsburgh, NY (USA), SUNY College Gymnasium [also: Humble Pie]
[08] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Pittsburgh Civic Arena [also: Humble Pie]
[09] Gaithersburg, MD (USA), Shady Grove Music Fair [also: Humble Pie]
[10] Carlisle, PA (USA), Penn Dickinson College [also: Humble Pie]
[11] Garden City, NY (USA), Nassau Community College [also: Humble Pie]
[12] Newark, NJ (USA), State College
[14] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum Theatre [also: Humble Pie]
[15] Cleveland, OH (USA), Allen Theatre [also: Jonathan Edwards]
[16] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Syria Mosque [also: Humble Pie]
[18] New Orleans, LA (USA), The Warehouse [also: ELP]
1972
January
[14-15] London, Rainbow Theatre [also: Shawn Philips]
[19] Leuven (Belgium), Université
[20] Anvers (Belgium), Cinéma Roma
[21] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw
[22] Bruxelles (Belgium)
[23] Rotterdam (Netherlands), De Doelen
[28] Bristol, Top Rank Suite
[29] Boston, Starlight Room [also: Curved Air]
[30] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Curved Air]
[31] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Curved Air]
February
[early] London, Advision Studios (sessions for "America")
[18] Bethany, WV (USA), Bethany College
[19] New York City, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [also: Sweathog]
[20] Buffalo, NY (USA), Kleinhans Music Hall Auditorium (Canisius College) (moved to Feb 28)
[21] Asbury Park NJ (USA), Sunshine Inn
[22] Princeton NJ (USA), McCarter Theater
[23] New York City, NY (USA), Academy Of Music
[24] Burlington VT (USA), Patrick Gymnasium - University Of Vermont [also: J. Geils Band]
[25] Smithfield, RI (USA), Bryant College Gymnasium [also: Blues Project]
[26] Passaic NJ (USA), Capital Theatre
[27] Waterbury CT (USA), Palace Theatre
[28] Buffalo, NY (USA), Kleinhans Music Hall Auditorium (Canisius College) ((rescheduled from Feb 20)
[29] New York City, NY (USA), Ritz Theater
March
[01] Rochester, NY (USA), Auditorium Center
[02] Syracuse, NY (USA), Onondaga County War Memorial [also: J. Geils Band, Sweathog]
[03] Richmond, VA (USA), Coliseum
[04] Salem, VA (USA), Civic Center
[05] Virginia Beach, VA (USA), Civic Center [support: Foghat (cancelled)]
[06] Wilmington, NC (USA), Hanover Hall
[07] Kutztown, PA (USA), State College
[08] Shippensburg, PA (USA), University [also: Crazy Horse]
[10-11] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[13] Denver, CO (USA), Denver Coliseum [also: Almond Brothers]
[14] Spokane, WA (USA), Knitting Factory Concert House [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[15] Inglewood, CA (USA), Great Western Forum [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[16] Tucson, AZ (USA), Community Center Convention Hall [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[17] San Bernadino, CA (USA), Swing Auditorium [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[18] San Diego, CA (USA), Sports Arena [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[19] Las Vegas, NV (USA), Convention Center Rotunda [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[21] Chicago, IL (USA), Arie Crown Theatre [also: Billy Joel, Wild Turkey]
[22] Detroit, MI (USA), Cobo Hall
[23] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Music Hall
[24] South Bend, IN (USA), Morris Civic Auditorium
[25] Columbus, OH (USA), Memorial Hall
[26] Mentor, OH (USA), Lakeland Community College [also: Milan and Holy Smoke]
[27] Boston, MA (USA), Aquarius Theater [also: King Crimson]
1972
July
Bill Bruford joins King Crimson
October
[13-15] Frankfurt (Germany), Zoom Club
[17] Bremen (Germany), Beat Club TV filming
[29] Redcar, Jazz Club
November
[10] Hull, Technical College [support: Lloyd Watson]
[11] York, University [support: Lloyd Watson]
[13] Guildford, Civic Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[14] Watford, Town Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[16] Derby, King's Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[18] Exeter, University [support: Lloyd Watson]
[19] Torbay, Festival Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[20] Plymouth, Guildhall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[21] Weymouth, Pavillion [support: Lloyd Watson]
[24] Colchester, Essex University [support: Lloyd Watson]
[25] Oxford, New Theatre [support: Lloyd Watson]
[26] Bournemouth, Winter Gardens [support: Lloyd Watson]
[27] Malvern, Winter Gardens [support: Lloyd Watson]
[28] Bristol, Top Rank [support: Lloyd Watson]
[29] Cardiff, Capitol Theatre [support: Lloyd Watson]
[30] Preston, Guildhall [support: Lloyd Watson]
December
[01] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [support: Lloyd Watson]
[02] Edinburgh, Empire [support: Lloyd Watson]
[03] Manchester, Hard Rock [support: Lloyd Watson]
[04] Sheffield, City Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[06] Swansea, Top Rank [support: Lloyd Watson]
[08] Newcastle, Odeon [support: Lloyd Watson]
[09] Liverpool, Empire [support: Lloyd Watson]
[10] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[11] Brighton, The Dome [support: Lloyd Watson]
[13] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: Lloyd Watson]
[15] Portsmouth, Guildhall [support: Lloyd Watson]
1973
February
[10] London, Marquee Club
Jamie Muir leaves following the first of two nights at the Marquee Club; the band continues as a quartet
[11] London, Marquee Club
March
[16] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [support: Claire Hamill]
[17] Sheffield, City Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[18] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: Claire Hamill]
[19] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[21] Newcastle, City Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[22] Leeds, Town Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[23] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[24] Bournemouth, Winter Gardens [support: Claire Hamill]
[25] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[30] Hannover (Germany), Niedersachsenhalle
[31] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw
April
[01] Düsseldorf (Germany), Rheinhalle
[02] Sindlefingen (Germany), Austellungshalle
[03] Darmstadt (Germany), Staatstheatre
[05] Reggio Emillio (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[06] Rome (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[08] Zurich (Switzerland), Volkshaus
[09] Paris (France), Olympia
[18] Warren, OH (USA), Packard Music Hall [also: Gentle Giant, support: M.F. Rattlesnake (local band)]
[19] Fort Wayne, IN (USA), Embassy Theatre
[20] Chicago, IL (USA), Kinetic Playground
[21] Indianapolis, IN (USA), Coliseum
[22] Kansas City, MO (USA), Cowtown Ballroom [support: Gentle Giant; also: Charles Lloyd]
[23] Wichita, KS (USA), Henry Levitt Arena [support: Gentle Giant]
[24] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), State Fairground [support: Gentle Giant]
[27] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Irvine Auditorium
[28] New York, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [also: Spooky Tooth, The Strawbs]
[30] Syracuse, NY (USA), State Fair Coliseum
May
[02] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Alpine Arena [also: Foghat; support: Spooky Tooth, Jackson Armstrong]
[04] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum
[05] Montréal, QC (Canada), Forum
[06] Waterbury, CT (USA), Palace Theatre
[08] Detroit, MI (USA), Masonic Temple [also: Spooky Tooth, Poco]
[11] Springfield, IL (USA), Armoury
[12] St Louis, MO (USA), Kiel Auditorium
[13] Toledo, OH (USA), Club Agora
[14] Cleveland, OH (USA), Club Agora
[15] Columbus, OH (USA), Club Agora
[16] London, ON (Canada), Forum
[17] Hamilton, ON (Canada), Forum
[18] Toronto, ON (Canada), Massey Hall
[19] Sudbury, ON (Canada), Arena
[20] Ottawa, ON (Canada), Civic Theatre [support: The Strawbs]
[22] Québec, QC (Canada), Pavillon De La Jeunesse
June
[06] Memphis, TN (USA), Ellis Auditorium
[07] New Orleans, LA (USA), Warehouse [support: Heritage]
[08] Houston, TX (USA), Hofheinz Pavillion [supporting Procol Harum; also: Dr. John]
[09] Dallas, TX (USA), Majestic Theatre Centre
[10] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium
[12] Burbank, CA (USA), Midnight Special
[14] Phoenix, AZ (USA), Celebrity Theatre [also: Spooky Tooth]
[15] San Diego, CA (USA), Arena
[16] Berkeley, CA (USA), Community Theatre [also: The Eagles]
[17] Long Beach, CA (USA), Auditorium
[20] St Petersburg, FL (USA), Bayfront Centre
[21] West Palm Beach, FL (USA), Auditorium
[22] Daytona Beach, FL (USA), Peabody Auditorium [support: local Christian band]
[23] Atlanta, GA (USA), Richard's Club
[25] New York, NY (USA), Central Park [support: Jo Jo Gunne]
[29] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Sunshine Inn
[30] Portland, ME (USA), Exposition Buildings
July
[02] Kent, OH (USA), Kent State University
September
[19] Québec City, QC (Canada), Le Capitole Théâtre
[20] Montréal, QC (Canada), Capital Theatre
[21] Providence, RI (USA), Palace Theatre
[22] New York, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [support: Steelwind]
[23] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum
[25] Williams Town, MA (USA), Coliseum
[26] Big Rapids, MI (USA), Ferris State Comp.
[27] Detroit, MI (USA), Masonic Temple [also: The Strawbs, Slade]
[28] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Performing Arts Centre [also: Mark-Almond]
[29] Chicago, IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre
[30] South Bend, IN (USA), Morris Auditorium
October
[01] Kalamazoo, MI (USA), Ice Arena [also: The Strawbs]
[04] Houston, TX (USA), Music Hall [support: White Witch, Captain Beyond]
[05] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium
[06] Arlington, TX (USA), University Of Texas
[07] Bâton Rouge, LA (USA), White House Inn
[12-13] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [supporting Steve Miller Band; also: Dalton & Dubarri]
[15] Santa Monica, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium
[23] Glasgow, Apollo [support: Colin Scott]
[24] Liverpool, Empire Theatre [support: Colin Scott]
[25] Leicester, University [support: Colin Scott]
[26] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: Colin Scott]
[28] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Colin Scott]
[29] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Colin Scott]
November
[02] Hamburg (Germany), Audimax
[03] Frankfurt (Germany), Jahrhundethalle
[04] Munich (Germany), Cirkus Krone
[05] Dusseldorf (Germany), Rheinhalle
[07] Strasbourg (France), Palais Des Fêtes
[08] Saarbrücken (Germany), A.S.T.V. Halle
[12] Turin (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[13] Rome (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[15] Zurich (Switzerland), Volkshaus [support: Colin Scott]
[17] Nancy (France), Parc Des Expositions
[18] Lyon (France), Palais d'Hiver
[19] Paris (France), Salle Pleyel
[20] Fâches-Thumesnil [Lille] (France), Salle Faches
[22] Bruxelles (Belgium), Théâtre Marni
[23] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw [support: Colin Scott]
[27-28] Granollers [Barcelona] (Spain), Palau Dels Esports
[29] Madrid (Spain), Cine Alcala
1974
March
[19] Udine (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[20] Brescia (Italy), Palazzo Dello Spor
[22] Paris, ORTF TV Studios (Melody filming)
[23] Marseille (France), Salle Vallier
[24] Avignon (France), Palais Paul Videl
[25] Besançon (France), Palais des Sports
[27] Augsburg (Germany)
[28] Dieburg (Germany), Halle Der Fachhochschule
[29] Heidelberg (Germany), Konzerthaus
[30] Mainz (Germany), Elzerhof
[31] Pforzheim (Germany), Jahnhalle
April
[01] Kassel (Germany), Kongress Palais
[02] Göttingen (Germany), Stadthalle
[11] Owings Mills, MD (USA), Painters Mill Music Theater
[12] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Spectrum [also: The Kinks, Frampton's Camel]
[13] Atlanta, GA (USA), Municipal Auditorium [support: Nils Lofgren & Grin]
[14] Gainsville, FL (USA), Jai Alai Fronton [also: Robin Trower]
[17] Nashville, TN (USA), Mothers Club
[19] Tampa, FL (USA), Curtis Hickson Auditorium [also: Poco]
[20] Miami, FL (USA), Hollywood Sportatorium [also: Poco]
[23] Boston MA (USA), Music Hall [also: Robin Trower]
[25] Chicago, IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre [also: Robin Trower]
[26] Detroit, MI (USA), Ford Auditorium [also: Robin Trower]
[28] Columbus, OH (USA), Veterans Memorial Coliseum [support: Aerosmith]
[29] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Stanley Warner Theatre [also: Robin Trower]
[30] Akron, OH (USA), Civic Theatre [also: Robin Trower; support: Ethos]
May
[01] New York, NY (USA), Felt Forum [also: Robin Trower]
[03] Montréal, QC (Canada), Forum [also: Robin Trower]
[04] Hamilton, ON (Canada), McMasters University [also: Robin Trower]
[05] Detroit, MI (USA), Ford Auditorium [also: Robin Trower]
June
[04] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[05] Houston, TX (USA), Hofheinz Pavillion [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[06] Fort Worth, TX (USA), Tarrant County Convention Centre [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[07] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Fairground Arena [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[08] El Paso, TX (USA), Civil Auditorium [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[09] Phoenix, AZ (USA), Feyline Fields [also: Robin Trower, The Strawbs, Ten Years After]
[13] San Francisco, CA (USA), Cow Palace [also: The Strawbs, Ten Years After]
[15] Salt Lake City, UT (USA), Terrace Ballroom
[16] Denver, CO (USA), Coliseum [also: Golden Earring, ZZ Top]
[18] Tucson, AZ (USA), Community Centre
[19] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Shrine Auditorium
[22] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Performing Arts Centre [also: Robin Trower]
[23] Grand Rapids, MI (USA), Aquinas College
[24] Toronto, ON (Canada), Massey Hall [support: Golden Earring]
[25] Montréal, QC (Canada), Municipal Community
[26] Cape Cod, MA (USA), Coliseum [supporting Mahavishnu Orchestra; also: Golden Earring]
[27] Washington DC (USA), Kennedy Center [support: Steeleye Span]
[28] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Casino [support: Golden Earring]
[29] University Park, PA (USA), Penn State University [support: Gino Vanelli]
[30] Providence, RI (USA), Palace Theatre [support: Steeleye Span]
July
[01] New York, NY (USA), Central Park - Wollman Rink (Schaeffer Music Festival) [support: Golden Earring]
November
Bruford joins Gong as replacement for Laurie Allan
[12] Strasbourg (France) [Gong]
[13] Colmar (France), Palais des Expositions [Gong]
[15] Allonnes [nr Le Mans] (France), Gymnase [Gong]
[17] La Rochelle (France) (?) [Gong]
[20] Orléans (France) (?) [Gong]
[21] Clermont-Ferrand (France) (?) [Gong]
[22] Grenoble (France) (?) [Gong]
[23] St.Etienne (France), Salle des Mutilés [Gong]
[24] Lyon (France) [Gong]
[26] Bordeaux (France), Théâtre de L'Alhambra [Gong]
[27] Colommiers [nr Toulouse] (France), Salle des Fêtes [Gong]
[28] Nîmes (France) [Gong]
[29] Marseille (France) [Gong]
[30] Nice (France) (?) [Gong]
December
[02] Paris (France), Salle Wagram [Gong]
[06] Den Haag (Netherlands), Paard van Troje [Gong]
[07] Rotterdam (Netherlands), Eksit [Gong]
[08] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Melkweg [Gong]
[15] Oslo (Norway), Château-Neuf [Gong]
1975
February
[18] London, Essex Studios (session for Annette Peacock)
March
Roy Harper & Trigger is formed, featuring Harper on vocals and guitar, Chris Spedding on lead guitar, Dave Cochran on bass and Bill Bruford on drums; the album HQ is recorded at EMI's Abbey Road Studios
May
Bruford plays on Chris Squire's album Fish Out Of Water
[27] Birmingham, Town Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[28] Portsmouth, Guildhall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[30] Leicester, DeMontfort Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
June
[01] Hemel Hampstead, Pavilion [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[02] Sheffield, City Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[03] Preston, Guildhall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[04] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[05] Newcastle, City Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[06] Edinburgh, Usher Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[08] Gravesend, Town Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[10] London, BBC Maida Vale (radio session, broadcast Jun 23) [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[11] Swansea, Brangwyn Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[14] London, Hammersmith Odeon [Roy Harper & Trigger]
July
[03] London, Paris Theatre (BBC In Concert) (broadcast Sep 06) [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[05] Knebworth Festival [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[06] Blackpool, Football Ground [also: Steeleye Span, Kevin Coyne, Good Habit, Street] [Roy Harper & Trigger]
August
While in the USA, Bruford records with Pavlov's Dog and rehearses with Ray Gomez and Jeff Berlin
October
Joins National Health - rehearsals and demo recording
December
[early] Bruford plays three gigs as guest percussionist with Brand X
[05] London, LSE [Brand X]
(Temporarily) leaves National Health
[15-16] London, Island Studios [sessions with Phil Manzanera (unreleased)]
1976
January
[17] Canterbury, University of Kent [Sinclair & The South: Dave Sinclair, John Murphy, Richard Sinclair, Dave Arbus & BB]
Rejoins National Health
[31] Stroud [nr Gloucester], Leisure Centre [support: Kilgaron] [National Health]
February
[06] Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic [National Health]
[07] Chichester, Bishops Otter College [National Health]
[11] Birmingham, Aston University [National Health]
[13] Canterbury, College of Technology [guest: Steve Hillage] [National Health]
[14] London School of Economics [without Amanda Parsons; MC & guest: Steve Hillage] [National Health]
[17] London, BBC Maida Vale Studios (Top Gear) - "Paracelsus", "Agrippa" and "The Lethargy Shuffle (Part 2)" performed (broadcast Apr 20) (without Amanda Parsons) [National Health]
[19] Middlesborough, Teeside Polytechnic [National Health]
[20] Aberdeen, Polytechnic [National Health]
[21] Glasgow, Queen Margaret Union [National Health]
[22] Dundee, University [National Health]
[24] Manchester, Polytechnic [National Health]
[25] Sheffield, Polytechnic [National Health]
[26] Enfield [nr London], Middlesex Polytechnic [National Health]
March
[mid] Las Colinas TX (USA), Reunion Centre (rehearsals) [Genesis]
[25] London [Ontario] (Canada), Civic Centre [Genesis]
[27] Kitchener (Canada), Auditorium [Genesis]
[28] Buffalo NY (USA), Century Theatre [Genesis]
[29] Hamilton (Canada), Hamilton Place Great Hall [Genesis]
[31] Toronto (Canada), Maple Leaf Gardens [Genesis]
Setlist: "Dance On A Volcano", "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway", "Fly On A Windshield", "The Carpet Crawlers", "The Cinema Show", "Robbery Assault & Battery", "White Mountain", "Firth Of Fifth", "Entangled", "Squonk", "Supper's Ready", "I Know What I Like", "Los Endos", "It" / "Watcher Of The Skies"
April
[02] Montreal (Canada), Forum [Genesis]
[03] Ottawa (Canada), Civic Centre [Genesis]
[04] Québec (Canada), Colisée de Jeunesse [Genesis]
[07] Upper Darby [Philadelphia] PA (USA), Tower Theatre (two shows) [Genesis]
[08] New York NY (USA), Beacon Theatre [Genesis]
[09] New York NY (USA), Beacon Theatre (two shows) [Genesis]
[10] Boston MA (USA), Orpheum Theatre [Genesis]
[12] Baltimore MD (USA), Lyric Theatre [Genesis]
[13] Pittsburgh PA (USA), Syria Mosque (broadcast on WDVE FM) [Genesis]
[14-15] Cleveland OH (USA), Music Hall (2nd show broadcast on WMMS FM) [Genesis]
[16-17] Chicago IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre [Genesis]
[19] Columbus OH (USA), Ohio Theatre [Genesis]
[20] Detroit MI (USA), Ford Auditorium [Genesis]
[21] Milwaukee WI (USA), Riverside Theatre [Genesis]
[22] Grand Rapids MI (USA), Civic Centre [Genesis]
[23] St Louis MO (USA), Ambassador Theatre [Genesis]
[25] Kansas City MO (USA), Memorial Hall [Genesis]
[29] Berkeley CA (USA), Community Centre [Genesis]
[30] Fresno CA (USA), Warner Theatre [Genesis]
May
[01] Burbank CA (USA), Starlight Bowl [Genesis]
[03] San Diego CA (USA), Sports Arena [Genesis]
[05] Austin TX (USA), Memorial Auditorium [Genesis]
[06] Houston TX (USA), Music Hall [Genesis]
[07] Fort Worth TX (USA), Will Rogers Auditorium [Genesis]
June
[10-14] London, Hammersmith Odeon (1st show broadcast on DIR's "British Biscuit") [Genesis] (1st show of the run is BB's 1000th gig)
[15] Stafford, New Bingley Hall [Genesis]
[16] Rotterdam (Netherlands), Ahoy Sportpaleis [Genesis]
[18] Dortmund (Germany), Philipshalle [Genesis]
[19] Berlin (Germany), Deutshlandhalle [Genesis]
[22] Brussels Belgium), Forest National [Genesis]
[23] Paris (France), Pavillon de Paris [Genesis]
[24] Lyon (France), Palais des Sports [Genesis]
[26] Berne (Switzerland), Festhalle [Genesis]
[27] Munich (Germany), Olympiahalle [Genesis]
[28] Berne (Switzerland), Festhalle [Genesis]
[29] Hamburg (Germany), Congresshalle [Genesis]
[30] Gothenburg (Sweden), Scandinavium [Genesis]
July
[02] Dusseldorf (Germany), Philipshalle [Genesis]
[03] St Goarshausen (Germany), Lorelei Freiluftbuhne [Genesis]
[04] Heidelberg (Germany), Rhein Neckar Halle [Genesis]
[08-09] Glasgow (Scotland), Apollo Theatre (2nd show recorded and filmed for Genesis In Concert film) [Genesis]
[10-11] Stafford, New Bingley Hall (recorded and filmed for Genesis In Concert film) [Genesis]
[29] Bruford rejoins National Health
September
Bruford joins John Wetton and Rick Wakeman in working sessions for Wakeman's next album
[21] London, BBC Maida Vale Studios (Top Gear) - "Clocks & Clouds" and "Brujo" performed (broadcast Oct 12) [National Health]
October
[09] Bishops Stortford, Triad Arts Centre [National Health]
[10] London, Roundhouse [also: Kraftwerk, Penguin Café Orchestra] [National Health]
[14] Worcester, College of Further Education [National Health]
[15] Brighton, Sussex University [National Health]
[16] Chichester, Bishop Otter College [National Health]
The Wakeman-Wetton-Bruford trio peters out after the project is disclosed prematurely in a Melody Maker headline
[23] Newcastle, University [National Health]
November
[03] Loughborough, University [National Health]
[04] Manchester, Hollings College of Food Technology [National Health]
[10] Keele, University [National Health]
[13] Canterbury, Kent University [supporting Larry Coryell's 11th House] [National Health]
[17-18] London, Collegiate Theatre [support: Crass Stupidity] [National Health]
[19] Egham, Royal Holloway College [National Health]
[20] Cambridge, College of Technology [National Health]
December
Bruford leaves National Health after a failed attempt to get them signed to EG Records
1977
January
Bruford begins work on his solo album Feels Good To Me
He is meanwhile approached to take part in a King Crimson reunion with John Wetton and Robert Fripp
February
Bruford and Wetton approach Eddie Jobson about having him take part in the KC reunion
March
Fripp eventually declines the KC offer, leaving the remaining trio to consider other options
May
[09-13] Wandsworth [London], PSL Studios (rehearsals for Feels Good To Me) [Neil Murray deps for Jeff Berlin]
July
[04-07] Wandsworth [London], PSL Studios (rehearsals for Feels Good To Me) [Neil Murray deps for Jeff Berlin]
August
Sessions for Feels Good To Me at Trident Studios, London
The idea of a band with Wetton and Jobson is reactivated; Bruford insists Allan Holdsworth be also involved
Autumn
UK rehearsals
December
Recording sessions at Trident Studios, London (UK album)
1978
January
[06] Release of Feels Good To Me (delayed from October 1977)
February
UK rehearsals and writing sessions at The Point, Victoria, London
[27] London, The Point (rehearsal for OGWT) [Bruford]
[28] London, Old Grey Whistle Test taping (broadcast later the same day) [Neil Murray deps for Jeff Berlin] [Bruford]
April
[09] Putney [London], Half-Moon [A.Holdsworth/R.Warleigh Quintet with Geoff Castle, Ron Mathewson & Bill Bruford]
Bill Bruford deps for Frank Gibson on the above gig
[29] Southampton University [UK]
[30] Hemel Hempstead, Pavillion [UK]
May
[01] Guildford, Civic Hall [UK]
[03] Keele University [UK]
[04] Newcastle, City Hall [UK]
[05] Edinburgh, Odeon Cinema [support: Fabulous Poodles] [UK]
[06] Glasgow, Strathclyde University [UK]
[09] Birmingham, Hippodrome [UK]
[10] Colchester, Essex University [UK]
[12] Lancaster University [UK]
[13] Sheffield University [UK]
[14] Manchester, Ardwick Apollo [UK]
[15] London, Rainbow Theatre [UK]
Setlist: "Alaska", "Time To Kill", "The Sahara Of Snow", "Carrying No Cross", "The Only Thing She Needs", "Forever Until Sunday", "Thirty Years", "In The Dead Of The Night", "By The Light Of Day", "Presto Vivace And Reprise", "Caesar's Palace Blues"
June
[26-27] Toronto (Canada), El Mocambo [UK]
[28] Montréal, QC (Canada), Place de Nation [UK]
[30] Ottawa (Canada), Civic Center [UK]
July
[02] Hempstead, NY (USA), Calderone Concert Hall [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[04] Morristown, NJ (USA), Morris Stage [UK]
[05] Poughkeepsie, NY (USA), Fabulous Sal's [UK]
[06] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Tower Theater [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[07] New York City, NY (USA), Central Park [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[08] Owings Mills [nr Baltimore], MD (USA), Painter's Mill Music Fair [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[11] Boston, MA (USA), Paradise Theater (broadcast live on WBCN) [UK]
[14] Albany, NY (USA), Madison Theatre [support: Luxury] [UK]
[15] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Paramount Theater [supporting Tom Petty] [UK]
[16] nr Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Leona Theater [UK]
[17] Columbus, OH (USA), Agora Theatre [UK]
[18-19] Grosse Pointe [nr Detroit], MI (USA), Punch & Judy's [UK]
[20] Chicago, IL (USA), Riviera Theater [also: Off Broadway] [UK]
[21] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Uptown Theater [UK]
[--] Indianapolis, IN (USA), Vogue Theater [UK]
[25] Reno, NV (USA), Washoe County Fairgrounds Pavillion [UK]
[26] Portland, OR (USA), Paramount Theater [UK] [support: Airborne]
[28] Santa Monica, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium [supporting Renaissance] [UK]
[27] Tempe, AZ (USA), Doolego (two shows) [UK]
[28] Santa Monica, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium (two shows) [UK]
[29] Sacramento, CA (USA), Performing Arts Center [supporting Al DiMeola]
[31] Seattle, WA (USA), Paramount Theater [UK]
August
[01] Vancouver, BC (Canada), Commodore Ballroom [UK]
[02] Portland, OR (USA), Paramount Theater [UK]
[05] Great Bend, KS (USA), Great Bend Fairgrounds (Summer Jam I) [also: Van Halen, Kansas, Black Oak Arkansas, Rick Derringer, Missouri] [UK]
[06] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Oklahoma State Fair Speedway (Oklahoma Jam) [also: Alvin Lee, Derringer, Climax Blues Band, Black Oak Arkansas, Van Halen, Wet Willie, Head East, Missouri, Stillwater] [UK]
[08] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Penn's Landing (broadcast on WIOQ FM) [UK]
This concert, sponsored by local radio station WIOQ, was to be the second of three Summer open-air concerts at this location (the first being fellow British proggers Renaissance), but when the event almost degenerates into a riot, the last of the series (Talking Heads) is cancelled.
Wetton and Jobson ask Holdsworth to leave the band; Bruford decides to leave too; but both agree to stay for the second leg of the US tour in Sep/Oct
September
[08] Chicago, IL (USA), Aragon Ballroom [also: Starcastle] [UK]
[--] Québec (Canada) [UK]
[11] Kansas City, MO (USA), Uptown Theater [also: Starcastle] [UK]
[--] Tulsa, OK (USA), Cain's Ballroom (broadcast on WLND FM) [UK]
[18] Cleveland, OH (USA), Agora Ballroom ("WMMS Night Out"/"BBC Rock Hour" broadcast 4 Feb 1979) [UK]
[24] Houston, TX (USA), Cullen Auditorium [UK]
[27] Avondale [nr New Orleans], LA (USA), Old Man's River [UK]
[28] Memphis, TN (USA), Orphem Theater [UK]
[29] Louisville, KY (USA), Memorial Auditorium [support: Easter Island] [UK]
October
[03] Québec, QC (Canada), Centre Municipal des Congrès [support: Saga] [UK]
[--] Toronto, ON (Canada), O'Keefe Center [support: Saga] [UK]
[06] New York, NY (USA), Palladium [UK]
The band are interviewed on WNEW FM on the day of the NYC concert
[07] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum Theater [support: Pierce Arrow (last-minute replacement for Starcastle)] [UK]
[08] West Hartford, CT (USA), Agora Ballroom [UK]
[09-10] West Haven, CT (USA), Hard Rock Café [UK]
Allan Holdsworth and Bill Bruford leave UK
Bill Bruford and Dave Stewart work together on demos for a new Bruford album
November
The 1977 quartet eventually reforms, with Allan Holdsworth and Jeff Berlin completing the line-up
1979
January
Sessions for One Of A Kind at Trident Studios, Soho, London
[14] Stockwell, The Plough [A.Holdsworth/J.Berlin/J.Stevens/G.Beck]
February
Sessions for One Of A Kind at Trident Studios, Soho, London
March
[07] Oxford, Polytechnic (Rock Goes To College) [guest: Annette Peacock]
Setlist: "Hell's Bells", "One Of A Kind", "Sample And Hold", "Beelzebub", "Sahara Of Snow", "Forever Until Sunday", "Back To The Beginning", "Adios A La Pasada" // "Five G" (broadcast March 15th & 23rd)
April
[13] One Of A Kind is released
May
[05] Manchester, Polytechnic [Bruford]
[07] Oxford, Polytechnic [Bruford]
[08] London, The Venue (Victoria) [Bruford]
[09] Uxrbidge, Brunel University [Bruford]
[11] Durham, University [Bruford]
[12] Glasgow, Strathclyde University [Bruford]
[14] Birkenhead, Hamilton Club [Bruford]
[16] Newcastle, University [Bruford]
[17] Lincoln Drill Hall [Bruford]
[18] Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic [Bruford]
[19] Birmingham, University [Bruford]
[20] Leicester, Phoenix Theatre [Bruford]
Allan Holdsworth leaves and is replaced by John Clark
[26] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Paradiso [Bruford]
[27] Liège (Belgium), Emulation [Bruford]
[28] Roubaix [nr Lille] (France), Salle Wattremez [Bruford]
[29] Orléans (France), Salle du Baron [Bruford]
[30] Dijon (France), Palais des Congrès [Bruford]
[31] Paris (France), Le Stadium [Bruford]
June
[01] Reims (France), Grand Théâtre [Bruford]
[02] Rombas (France), Salle des Fêtes [Bruford]
[05] Châteauvallon [nr Nice] (France), Théâtre Couvert [Bruford]
[06] Marseille (France), Théâtre de la Madeleine [Bruford]
[07] Sète [nr Montpellier] (France), Théâtre de la Mer [Bruford]
[08] Bordeaux (France), Grand Parc [Bruford]
July
Typical setlist on this tour: "Hell's Bells", "Sample and Hold", "Fainting in Coils" / "Back To The Beginning", "Forever Until Sunday", "Joe Frazier", "One Of A Kind" [or "Line Two" aka "Manacles"], "Travels with Myself (And Someone Else)", "The Sahara of Snow", "Beelzebub" // "Five G"
[--] Albany, NY (USA) [Bruford] (?)
[12] Roslyn, NY (USA), My Father's Place [Bruford]
[13-14] New York City, NY (USA), Bottom Line [also: Rich Hall] [Bruford]
[16] Boston, MA (USA), Paradise Club (two shows) [Bruford]
[17] Providence, RI (USA), Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel [Bruford]
[18] New Haven, CT (USA), Toad's Place [Bruford]
[19] Fairfax, VA (USA), Louie's Rock City [Bruford]
[23?] Montréal, QC (Canada), Le Pretzel Enchaîné [Bruford]
[23?] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Bogarts [Bruford]
August
[07] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Roxy Theater [Bruford]
[10] Palo Alto, CA (USA), Keystone [also: Dirty Legs] [Bruford]
[14] Austin, TX (USA), Armadillo World Headquarters [Bruford]
[--] Dallas, TX (USA) [Bruford]
[17] Avondale, LA (USA), Old Man's River [Bruford]
[18] Atlanta, GA (USA), Agora Ballroom [Bruford]
[26] Chicago, IL (USA), Park West [Bruford]
October
[late] sessions for "Gradually Going Tornado" at Surrey Sound, Leatherhead, begin
November
Sessions for "Gradually Going Tornado" at Surrey Sound, Leatherhead, Surrey
1980
April
[25] Birmingham, Aston University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[26] Lincoln, Drill Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[28] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[29] Peterborough, Fleet Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[30] Loughborough, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
May
[01] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[02] Bath, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[03] Bangor, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[04] Manchester, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[05] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[06] Hatfield, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[07] Swansea, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[09] Sheffield, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[10] Bradford, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[11] York, Derwent College [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[12] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[13] Leicester, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[15] Liverpool, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[16] Hull, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[17] Leeds, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[19] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[20] Portsmouth, Locarno [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[23] Oxford, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[24] St.Albans, City Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
June
Typical setlist on this tour: "Hell's Bells", "Joe Frazier", "Land's End", "The Sliding Floor", "Sample And Hold", "Fainting in Coils" / "Back to the Beginning", "Palewell Park", "Plans for J.D.", "Age of Information", "Five G", "Beelzebub"
[05] Ottawa, ON (Canada), Chaudière Club [Bruford]
[06] Québec, QC (Canada), Café Campus [Bruford]
[07] Montréal, QC (Canada), Le Club [Bruford]
[09] Toronto, ON (Canada), El Mocambo [Bruford]
[10] Buffalo, NY (USA), Uncle Sam's [Bruford]
[12-14] New York City, NY (USA), Bottom Line [Bruford]
[15] Washington DC [Georgetown] (USA), The Bayou [Bruford]
[16] Newark, NJ (USA), Stone Ballroom [Bruford]
[17] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Fast Lane [Bruford]
[18] New Haven, CT (USA), Toad's Place [Bruford]
[21] Boston, MA (USA), Paradise Theatre [Bruford]
[22] Greenwood Lake, MI (USA), The Long Run [Bruford]
[23] Roslyn, NY (USA), My Father's Place [Bruford]
[24] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Bijou Café [Bruford]
[25] Albany, NY (USA), J.B. Scott's [Bruford]
[26] Rochester, NY (USA), Triangle Theater [Bruford]
[28] Dover, NJ (USA), The Showplace [Bruford]
[29] Randallstown [nr Baltimore], MD (USA), Painter's Mill Music Fair [Bruford]
[30] Cleveland, OH (USA), Agora [Bruford]
July
[01] Detroit, MI (USA), Harpe's [Bruford]
[02] Rockford, IL (USA), Charlotte's Web [Bruford]
[03] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Bogart's [Bruford]
[05] Chicago, IL (USA), Park West [Bruford]
[06] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Summerfest Rock Stage [Bruford]
[07] Madison, WI (USA), Headliner's [Bruford]
[09] Minneapolis, MN (USA), Uncle Sam's [Bruford]
[11] Kansas City, KS (USA), Uptown Theatre [Bruford]
[12] Tulsa, OK (USA), Cain's Ballroom [Bruford]
[13] Norman, OK (USA), Boomer's [Bruford]
[16] Houston, TX (USA), The Palace [Bruford]
[17] Dallas, TX (USA), The Bijou Showclub [Bruford]
[19] Boulder, CO (USA), Colorado Sunday [Bruford]
[20] Phoenix, AZ (USA), Dooley's [Bruford]
[21-26] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Roxy Theater (4 nights !) [Bruford]
[29] San Francisco, CA (USA), The Stone [Bruford]
[30] Berkeley, CA (USA), Keystone [Bruford]
[31] Palo Alto, CA (USA), Keystone [also: Timmy, Surface Music] [Bruford]
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1968
January
[01] Decides to devote his gap year before University to become a full-time musician
June
Bill Bruford joins Mabel Greer's Toy Shop, who soon change names to Yes
August
[03] [Essex], East Mersey Youth Camp (first Yes gig)
[05] London, Marquee Club [supporting The Nite People]
[09] Bracknell, Sports Centre
[10] Wollaston, Motown Club
[17] London, Marquee Club [supporting Joe Cocker]
[23] Stoke, The Place
[30] Welwyn, Civic Centre
[31] London, Black Sheep Club
September
[06] London, Marquee Club [supporting Joe Cocker & The Grease Band]
[08] King's Lynn, Maid's Head
[13] Marlow, Crown Hotel
[15] London, Blaise's
[18] London, Blaise's
[19] London Marquee Club [supporting The Nice]
[20] Edmonton, Cook's Ferry Inn (cancelled)
[21-22] Margate, Dreamland Ballroom
[27] Rushden, West End Club
[28] London, Marquee Club [supporting Dream Police]
October
[05] Hitchin, Hermitage Ballroom
[11] Ombersley, Wharf Hotel
[12] Cirencester, Corn Hall
[13] London, Blaise's
[14] London, Revolution Club
[15] London, Royal Albert Hall (3,500)
[17] London, Pheasantry
[22] London, Blaise's
[25] Leicester, Granby Halls
[26] London, Middle Earth
[30] London, Blaise's [also: Dream Police]
November
[01] Marlow, Crown Hotel
[02] London, Marquee Club [supporting Dream Police]
[05] London, Blaise's
[08] London, Granada Theatre [also: The Who, Joe Cooker & The Grease Band, Small Faces, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Mindbenders]
[10] London, Ronnie Scott's Club
[13] London, Marquee Club [also: The Love Sculpture]
[15] London, Roundhouse (all-night show) [also: The Who, Joe Cocker & The Grease Band, Small Faces, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Mindbenders]
[16] Leeds, University
[18] Newcastle, City Hall [also: The Who, Joe Cocker & The Grease Band, Small Faces, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Mindbenders]
[24] London, Blaise's
[25] London, Revolution Club
[26] London, Royal Albert Hall [supporting Cream, also: Taste, Colosseum]
[27] London, Marquee Club [support: Van der Graaf Generator]
[30] London, Ronnie Scott's Club
December
[06] Wood Green [London], Fishmonger's Arms
[07] Bristol, University
[08] London, Blaise's
[12] London, Revolution Club
[13] London, Speakeasy
[16] London, Revolution Club
[17] London, Marquee Club [supporting The Who]
[19] London, Royal Albert Hall
[24] London, Speakeasy
[26] London, Blaise's
[31] London, Speakeasy
[31] Teddington [London], Thames TV Studios
1969
January
[01] London, Marquee Club [support: Octopus]
[07] London, BBC Studios (John Peel's Top Gear) (broadcast Jan 12)
[08] London, Marquee Club [support: Toast]
[15] London, Marquee Club [support: Procession]
[18] Portsmouth, College Of Education
[22] London, Marquee Club [support: Village]
[23] Wolverhampton, Lafayette Club
[24] Plymouth, Van Dike
[29] London, Marquee Club [support: Clouds]
February
[05] London, Marquee Club [support: Caravan]
[12] London, Marquee Club [support: Octopus]
[13] Worthing, Pier Pavilion
[14] Battersea, Surrey University
[15] London, Queen Elizabeth College
[16] Sunderland, Peter Lee Jazz Club
[17] Wolverhampton, Catacomb Club
[19] London, Marquee Club [support: Spirit Of John Morgan]
[24] Sheffield, Down Broadway
[25] Cambridge, Corn Exchange
[26] London, Marquee Club [support: Clouds]
[27] London, Speakeasy
[28] Richmond, Athletic Grounds
March
[01] Chesterfield UK Victoria Ballroom
[02] London (cancelled)
[05] London, Marquee Club [support: Circus]
[07] York, University
[08] Sunderland, Empire Theatre
[09] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[12] London, Marquee Club [support: Killing Floor]
[15] Southampton, University
[16] Hampstead [London], Country Club
[17] London, BBC Studios
[19] London, Marquee Club [support: Clouds]
[20] Salford, University
[21] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
[22] Battersea [London], College Of Building
[25] London, Madame Tussaud's
[28] London, Lyceum Ballroom
[29] Barnet, Barnet College
April
[02] London, Marquee Club [support: Harsh Reality]
[03] Harrowfield, Youth Centre
[04] London, Speakeasy
[09] London, Marquee Club [support: Elastic Band]
[17] London, Saturdays at University College
[21] London, Royal Albert Hall [also: Janis Joplin]
[24-25] Montreux (Switerland), Festival de la Rose d'Or
[26-27] Goddelau (Germany), Tanz Club
May
[02] Plymouth, Van Dike
[03] Chelsea, College Of Art [also: Clouds]
[08] Scarborough, Penthouse Club
[10] Exeter, University
[11] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[14] London, Marquee Club [support: Peter Cooper]
[16] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Midnight Court) [also: John Mayall, Hard Meat, Gypsy]
[17] London, Saturdays at University College
[18] London, Parliament Hill Fields (Camden Festival) [also: Soft Machine, Procol Harum, Blossom Toes, Third Ear Band]
[21] London, Harrods Way Inn
[22] London, BBC Studios
[24] Southend-On-Sea, Southend College Of Technology
[25] Wolverhampton, Lafayette Club
[28] London, Marquee Club [also: Maddening Crowd]
[29] Plymouth, Van Dike
[31] Brighton, Brighton College
June
[04] London, BBC Studios (Johnny Walker Show)
[05] Scarborough, Penthouse Club
[06] Hull, R. T. A. Bilston Carnival Fairground
[10] details unknown
[11] London, Marquee Club [support: Sweet Marriage]
[13] Leicester, Technical College
[15] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[16] London, Scotch Of St. James
[20] Canterbury, Kent Universtiy
[21] Anvers (Belgium), Deurne - Arena Hall (Pop Festival) [also: The Nice, Colosseum, Freedom, Fleetwood Mac, Wallace Collection]
[25] London, Marquee Club [support: Mandrake Paddlesteamer]
[27] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Jam TV
[28] Birmingham, The Factory
[29] Redcar, Jazz Club
[30] Sunderland, Bay Hotel
July
[02] London, Marquee Club [also: Andromeda]
[03] London, nr Holland Park (private party)
[04] Barnstaple, Queens Hall
[05] Harverfordwest, Market Hall
[06] London, Roundhouse
[08] London, ICA Nash House [also: Juggernaut]
[09] London, Marquee Club [also: Hard Meat]
[10] Penzance, Winter Gardens
[11] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Midnight Court) [also: The Nice, Renaissance, Peter Cooper, Peter Hammill]
[12] Nottingham, Racecourse (12 Hour Happiness Concert) [also: The Nice, Eclection, Caravan, King Crimson, Juniors Eyes, Edgar Broughton Band, Idle Race, Status Quo]
[13] Wembley, Stadium
[16] London, Marquee Club [support: Kippington Lodge]
[18] Belfast, Ulster Hall [also: The Nice, Bonzo Dog Band]
[19] Dublin, National Stadium [also: The Nice, Bonzo Dog Band]
[20] Cork, Hibernian Football Stadium (cancelled)
[23] London, Marquee Club
[25] South Shields, New Cellar Club
[26] Kirklevington, Country Club
[27] Bridgend, Kee Club
[28] Bristol, Old Granary
[30] London, Marquee Club [support: Hard Meat]
August
[02] Ryde, Music Box
[03] London, BBC Studios (Stuart Henry Show)
[04] London, BBC Studios (Symonds On Sunday)
[06] London, Harrods Way Inn
[07] London, Marquee Club
[08] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[09] Plumpton, Racecourse (Festival)
[10] London, Marquee Club
[11] Paris (France)
[13] Tolworth, Toby Jug
[14] London, Marquee Club [support: Samson]
[15] Barnstaple, Queen's Hall
[16] Plymouth, Van Dike
[20-21] Hamburg (Germany), Star Club
[22-23] Llkkerkerk (Netherlands), Eland Club
[22-24] Bilzen (Belgium), Jazz Festival
[24] Maastricht (Netherlands), Zeeland Club
[26] Wiesbaden (Germany), Big Apple Club
[27] Goddelau (Germany), Tanz Club
[30-31] Munich (Germany), Blow-Up Club
September
[01-07] Munich (Germany), Blow-Up Club
[12] Sheffield, Penthouse, The
[13] Kirklevington, Country Club
[14] Bishop Auckland, Queens Hotel
[15] Romford, Kings Head
[20] Harverfordwest, Market Hall
[21] Kidderminster, Frank Freeman's Club
[23] Stoke, The Place
[26] Bristol, College Of Technology
[27] Malvern, Winter Garden
[28] Harrogate, Harrogate Theatre
October
[03] Plymouth, Van Dike
[04] Bristol, Bristol University
[09] Essen (Germany), Grugahalle (First German Blues Festival) [also: Fleetwood Mac, Pretty Things, Spooky Tooth, Keef Hartley, Warm Dust, Free, Hard Meat]
[11] Newcastle, Newcastle University
[12] Redcar, Redcar Jazz Club
[17] Romford, Kings Head
[18] Chesterfield, Victoria Ballroom
[20] Sunderland, Bay Hotel
[24] Nottingham, Nottingham University
[25] Cardiff, Cardiff University
[27] Amougies (Belgium), BYG/Actuel Festival
[28] Brussels (Belgium), Théâtre 140
[31] Swansea, Swansea University
November
[01] Manchester, U.M.I.S.T
[02] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Sunday Lyceum) [also: Deep Purple, The Divine, Vivian Stanshall, Griffin, The Grope]
[03] London, Roundhouse
[07] Birmingham, The Factory
[14] Newcastle, City Hall
[15] Folkestone, Marine Pavilion
[26 Basel (Switzerland), Komodie Theatre
[27] Bern (Switzerland), Chikito Club
[28] Gerlafingen (Switzerland), Grunau Restaurant
[30] Locarno (Switzerland), Rex Cinema
December
[02] Montreux (Switzerland), Casino
[05] Stoke, Queens Theatre
[06] Weston-Super-Mare, Winter Gardens
[07] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound [also: Stray]
[09] Harrowfield, Youth Centre [also: Professor Trange, Discomation]
[10] West Hampstead, Klooks Kleek
[11] Leicester, LCP Fletcher Hall
[12] Newport, In-Place
[13] London, Imperial College
[14] Redcar, Redcar Jazz Club
[19] Harrowfield, Youth Centre
[21] Sheffield, Kingston Hotel [also: Gracious!]
[24] Southall, Northcote Arms/Farx Club [also: Nexus]
[26] London, Marquee Club [support: Jon Hendricks, Man]
[27] Kirklevington, Country Club
[28] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[30] Plymouth, Van Dike
1970
January
[07] Tolworth, Toby Jug
[10-11] Paris (France), Olympia ("666" Festival) [also: Ritchie Havens, East Of Eden, Keef Hartley, Terry Reid, Martin Circus]
[17] Bradford, University
[19] London, BBC Studios (Dave Lee Travis Show)
[23] Stoke, King's Hall
[24] Southampton, Southampton University
[25] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[27] Llanelli, Glen Ballroom
[29] Boston, Starlight Room
[30] Coventry, Lanchester University (2nd Lanchester Arts Festival) [also: Atomic Rooster, Free, Mott the Hoople]
[31] Uxbridge, Brunel University [also: Liverpool Scene]
February
[01] Sunderland, Empire Theatre [also: The Nice]
[07] London, Royal Festival Hall [also: The Nice]
[08] Oxford, Polytechnic [also: The Nice]
[14] Canterbury, Kent Universtiy
[19] Copenhagen (Denmark), Revolution Club [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[20] Gothenburg (Sweden), Cue Club [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[21] Stockholm (Sweden), University [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[22] Oslo (Norway), Club Seven [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[24] Bremen (Germany), Beat Club TV Show [also: Small Faces, Edgar Broughton Band]
[26] Barnstaple, Queens Hall
[27] Plymouth, Van Dike
[28] Knightsbridge, Imperial College [also: Web]
March
[06] Bingley, College Of Education
[07] Leeds, University
[09] Darlington, Civic Theatre
[11] details unknown (Germany) [also: Hardin & York]
[12] London, BBC Studios (Sunday Show)
[13] Gloucester, Guildhall [also: Fresh]
[14] Croydon, College Of Art Technique [also: Easy Leaf, Dwarf]
[16] Düsseldorf (Germany), Music Festival
[20] Salford, Salford University
[21-22] London, Queen Elizabeth Hall (with Royal College of Music Youth Orchestra, conducted by Tony Cox)
[27] Roubaix (France), Le Colisée [also: The Nice]
[28] Salisbury, Alex Disco Club [also: New Era Jazz Band]
[29] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[30] Devon, Barnstaple
April
[03] Köln (Germany), Sporthalle
[04] Erlangen (Germany), University Of Technology
[05] Wurzburg (Germany)
[06] Aschaffenburg (Germany)
[07] London, BBC Studios (Sunday Show)
[10] London, Marquee Club [support: Slade, Trevor Billmuss]
[14] Surbiton, Assembly Room [also: Julian's Treatment]
[16] Weymouth, Pavillion Ballroom
[17] Surbiton, Poperama Devizes
[18] Luton, Technical College [also: Mighty Baby, Tiny Clanger]
Peter Banks leaves, to be replaced by Steve Howe
[24] Sheffield, The Penthouse (cancelled)
July
[17] London, Lyceum Ballroom [also: Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Clark-Hutchinson]
[18] Birmingham, Mother's Club
[19] Redcar, Jazz Club
[24] London, Lyceum Ballroom
[26] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[31] Plymouth, Van Dyke Club
August
[02] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound [also: Supertramp]
[09] Plumpton, Racecourse (10th National Jazz, Pop, Ballads & Blues Festival) [also: Deep Purple, Colosseum, Juicy Lucy, Chris Barber, Caravan, Audience, Fat Mattress, Hard Meat, Van der Graaf Generator, Wishborn Ash, Da Da, Trevor Billmuss]
[14] Leytonstone, Red Lion
[16] Barkisland, Krumlin (Yorkshire Folk, Blues & Jazz Festival) [also: Ginger Baker's Airforce, Mungo Jerry, Taste, Edgar Broughton, Quintessence, Steamhammer, Mike Westbrook Concert Orchestra, National Head Band, Greatest Show On Earth, Jan Dukes De Grey]
[18] London, Marquee Club
[21] Devon, Barnstaple
[22] Dagenham, Village
[29] Lincoln, Baston Bar BQ
[31] Redcar, Jazz Club
September
[05] Andenne [nr Huy] (Belgium), Pop Hot Show n°5 [also: Stray, Jenghiz Khan...]
[06] Dortmund (Germany), Fantasio
[10] Swansea, Brangwyn Hall
[11] Swansea, Town Hall
[12] Colchester, Corn Exchange
[18] Eltham, Avery Hill College [also: Uriah Heep, Information, Amazing Grace]
[19] Bishops Stortford, Rhodes Centre [also: Gin]
[20] Nottingham, Boat Club
[22] Birmingham, Mayfair Rooms
[23] Cardiff, Barry Memorial Hall [also: Gipsy Universe]
[26] Margate, Dreamland Ballroom
[27] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[28] Aberystwyth, University Of South Wales
October
[01] Scarborough, Scene One And Two
[02] Leicestershire, Loughborough University [also: Mayfields Mule, Purple Gang]
[03] Watford, College of Technology [also: Band Of Roadies]
[09] Stratford, West Ham College [also: Noir]
[10] London, Queen Mary College [also: Edgar Broughton Band]
[11-30] London, Advision Studios (sessions for The Yes Album)
[15] Dundee, University
[16] Newcastle, City Hall
[17] Malvern, Winter Garden
[20] London, BBC Studios (Mike Harding Show)
[23] Leeds, University
[24] Plymouth, Van Dike
[26] Romford, Kings Head [also: Canary Hunt]
[30] Guildford, Surrey University
[31] London, Queen Elizabeth Hall (two shows) [also: DaDa]
November
[02-03] Dunstable, Dunstable Civic Hall
[05-06] Bern (Switzerland), Chikito Club
[07] Zurich (Switzerland)
[10] Munich (Germany), Blow-Up Club
[13] London, Citypolyents [also: Jan Dukes De Grey]
[14] Bradford, College
[20] Lancaster, University
[21] Oxford, Polytechnic
[22] Plymouth, Van Dike [also: Clark Hutchinson]
Road accident, Tony Kaye injured, leg in cast as seen on Yes Album cover
[24] Bradford, College (cancelled)
[25] Cambridge, Corn Exchange
[27] Southend-On-Sea, College Of Technology [also: Surly Bird, Tank]
[28] Boston, Starlight Room [also: Jan Dukes De Grey]
December
[01] London, Marquee Club
[02] Manchester, College Of Art
[04] Lancaster, University Of Lancaster
[05] Liverpool, Stadium
[08] Newcastle, City Hall [also: Hardin & York]
[09] Hull, University [also: The Strawbs]
[10] Middlesborough, Teesside Polytechnic
[11] Warrington, Padgate College
[13] Bromley, New Theatre [also: Trader Horne]
[14] Dunstable, Civic Hall
[18] London, Lyceum Ballroom (Yes Xmas Party) [also: DaDa, Clark-Hutchinson, Blitzkrieg]
[19] Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall
[20] Cleethorpes, Winter Gardens
[22] Shrewsbury, Music Hall
[26] Brighton, Big Apple
1971
January
[03] Croydon, Fox At Greyhound
[08] Eindhoven (Netherlands), Stadsschouwburg [also: Iron Butterfly]
[09] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw [also: Iron Butterfly]
[10] Rotterdam (Netherlands), De Doelen [also: Iron Butterfly]
[13] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[14] Newcastle, Newcastle City Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[15] Lancaster, University Of Lancaster [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[16] Southsea, Portsmouth Poly [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[17] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[18] London, Royal Albert Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[19] Birmingham, Town Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[21] Southampton, Guild Hall [also: Iron Butterfly, DaDa]
[23] Arhus (Denmark), Vejlby Risskovhallen [also: Iron Butterfly]
[24] Gothenburg (Sweden), Konserthuset [also: Iron Butterfly]
[25] Copenhagen (Denmark), Falkoner Teater [also: Iron Butterfly]
[29] Lille (France) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[30] Lyon (France) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[31] Paris (France), Palais des Sports [also: Soft Machine, Iron Butterfly, Gong, Kevin Ayers & The Whole World] (cancelled due to riots)
[31] Brussels (Belgium), Palais Des Beaux Arts (?)
February
[05] Barnstaple, Queen's Hall
[06] Cardiff, Llandaff Technical College (cancelled)
[07] Redcar, Redcar Jazz Club
[08] Liège (Belgium) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[09] Bruxelles (Belgium) [also: Iron Butterfly]
[12] London [New Cross], Goldsmith College [also: The Tremoloes, Southert Comfort, Alan Bown, Adge Cutler]
[13] London, LSE
[19] Leeds, University
[20] Kingston, Polytechnic College [also: Queen]
[27] Dagenham, Roundhouse
March
[04] Liverpool, Stadium [also: Jonathan Swift]
[05] Doncaster, Top Rank Ballroom [also: Egg, If]
[06] Brighton, Big Apple [also: Wicked Nun]
[07] Redcar, Jazz Club
[09] Birmingham, Town Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[10] Bournemouth, Winter Garden [also: Jonathan Swift]
[12] Cardiff, Llandaff Technical College
[14] Blackburn, King George Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[15] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[16] Nottingham, Albert Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[17] Guildford, Civic Hall
[19] Stirling, University
[20] Aviemore, Ski Centre
[21] Dunfermline, The Kinema
[22] Glasgow, City Hall
[23] Norwich, Lads Club
[25] Harrogate, Opera House
[27-28] Berlin (Germany), Deutschlandhalle (Berlin Arts Festival)
[30] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
April
[04] Hemel Hempstead, Pavilion
[06] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Lancaster, Highly Inflammable]
[08] Leeds, Town Hall [also: Lancaster, Highly Inflammable]
[10] Surbiton, Poperama Devizes
[12] London, BBC Studios (Sounds Of The Seventies)
[15] Frankfurt (Germany), Volksbildungsheim
[16] Böblingen (Germany), Sporthalle
[17] Saarbrucken (Germany), Saarlandhalle
[18] Hamburg (Germany), Musikhalle
[24] Nelson, Imperial
[25] London, Chalk Farm Roundhouse
[30] Luton, Recreation Center [also: Lancaster]
May
[01] Barking, Polytechnic College [also: Satisfaction]
[02] Stoke, Trentham Gardens
[06] Chatham, Central Hall [also: Mick Abraham Band]
[07] Oxford, Town Hall [also: Mick Abraham Band]
[09] Rome (Italy), Teatro Di Brancaccio Di Roma
[10] Milan (Italy), Teatro Lirico
[11] Rome (Italy), Teatro Di Brancaccio Di Roma
[14] Birmingham, Birmingham University
[15] Norwich, Lads Club [also: Groundhogs, DaDa]
[16] Leicester, De Montfort Hall
[21] Liverpool, University
[22] Manchester, University
[23] Harrogate, Opera House
[29] Exeter, University
June
[04] Clacton, Princess Theatre
[05] Berlin (Germany), Sportpalast
[18] Southport, Floral Hall
[24] Edmonton, AB (Canada), Edmonton Gardens [supporting Jethro Tull]
[25] Vancouver, BC (Canada), PNE Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[26] Seattle WA (USA), Center Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[27] Sacramento, CA (USA), Memorial Auditorium [supporting Jethro Tull, also: Kimberley]
[28-29] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Whisky A Go Go [also: Fat Chance]
[30] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Civic Center Music Hall [supporting Jethro Tull]
July
[01] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium [supporting Jethro Tull]
[02] Dallas, TX (USA), Memorial Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[03] Houston, TX (USA), Coliseum [supporting Jethro Tull]
[04] New Orleans, LA (USA), The Warehouse [supporting Jethro Tull]
[06] De Land, FL (USA), The Pit - Stetson University
[07] Orlando, FL (USA), Sports Stadium [supporting Jethro Tull]
[08] Hampton Beach, NH (USA), Casino Ballroom [supporting Jethro Tull]
[09] Wildwood, NJ (USA), Convention Center [supporting Jethro Tull]
[10] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Convention Hall [supporting Jethro Tull]
[11] Alexandria, VA (USA), Roller Rink [supporting Jethro Tull]
[14-15] Port Chester, NY (USA), Capitol Theatre [supporting Black Sabbath, also: Humble Pie]
[16-17] Detroit, MI (USA), Easttown Theatre [also: Humble Pie, Soft Machine, Savage Grace]
[18] Toronto, ON (Canada), Borough Of York Stadium
[19] Ottawa, ON (Canada), Auditorium
[20] Cleveland, OH (USA), Allen Theatre [support: Jonathan Edwards]
[21] Indianapolis, IN (USA), National Guard Armory [supporting Jethro Tull]
[23] New York, NY (USA), Gaelic Park [also: Humble Pie, Mountain]
[24] New Haven, CT (USA), Yale Bowl [supporting Grand Funk Railroad, also: Decibel Death]
[31] London, Crystal Palace Bowl [also: Elton John, Fairport Convention, Rory Gallagher, Hookfoot, Tir Na Nog]
August
Rick Wakeman replaces Tony Kaye on keyboards
September
[24] Devon, Queen's Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[25] Devizes, Corn Exchange [also: Jonathan Swift]
[30] Leicester, De Montfort Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
October
[01] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[02] Bradford, St.George's Concert Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[03] Hemel Hempstead, Pavilion [also: Jonathan Swift]
[04] Aberdeen, Music Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[06] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [also: Jonathan Swift]
[08] London, Royal Festival Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[09] Edinburgh, Empire Theatre (cancelled)
[10] Dundee, Caird Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[11] Wolverhampton, Civic Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[12] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[13] Sheffield, City Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[15] Stockton, A.B.C [also: Jonathan Swift]
[16] Newcastle, City Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[17] Stoke, Trentham Gardens [also: Jonathan Swift]
[18] Birmingham, Town Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[21] Warwick, University [also: Jonathan Swift]
[22] Leeds, University [also: Jonathan Swift]
[23] Edinburgh, Empire Theatre [also: Jonathan Swift]
[25] Chatham, Central Hall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[26] Liverpool, Stadium [also: Jonathan Swift]
[27-28] Southampton, Guildhall [also: Jonathan Swift]
[29] Rotterdam ( Netherlands), Ahoy-Hallen
[31] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw
November
[01] Waterbury, CT (USA), Palace Theatre [also: J. Geils Band]
[02] Oakland, CA (USA), Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (cancelled)
[03-07] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Whisky A Go Go [support: Mary Wells]
[08] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [also: Ten Years After]
[09] San Diego, CA (USA), Coliseum [also: Ten Years After]
[10] Inglewood, CA (USA), Great Western Forum [also: Ten Years After]
[11] Hollywood, CA (USA), Forum [also: Ten Years After, J. Geils Band]
[12] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Civic Center Music Hall [also: ELP]
[13] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Spectrum Arena [also: ELP]
[14] Chicago, IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre [also: ELP]
[15-16] Detroit, MI (USA), Easttown Theatre [also: ELP]
[17] Elyria, OH (USA), Elyria Catholic High School
[19] Williamsburg, VA (USA), William and Mary Memorial Hall [also: Ten Years After]
[20] Durham, NC (USA), Duke University [also: Ten Years After]
[21] De Land, FL (USA), The Pit - Stetson University
[22] Atlanta, GA (USA), Municipal Auditorium [also: ELP]
[23] Baltimore, MD (USA)
[24-25] New York City, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [also: King Crimson, Procol Harum]
[27] New York City, NY (USA), Ritz Theater [also: The Kinks]
[28] Stony Brook, NY (USA), Pritchard Gymnasium [also: The Kinks, Mahavishnu Orchestra]
[30] New York City, NY (USA), Genesio College
December
[01] Waterbury, CT (USA), Palace Theatre
[02] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Ohio Reflections
[03] Akron, OH (USA) Civic Theatre [also: Atomic Rooster]
[04] Gettysburg, PA (USA), College [also: Blues Project]
[05] Plattsburgh, NY (USA), SUNY College Gymnasium [also: Humble Pie]
[08] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Pittsburgh Civic Arena [also: Humble Pie]
[09] Gaithersburg, MD (USA), Shady Grove Music Fair [also: Humble Pie]
[10] Carlisle, PA (USA), Penn Dickinson College [also: Humble Pie]
[11] Garden City, NY (USA), Nassau Community College [also: Humble Pie]
[12] Newark, NJ (USA), State College
[14] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum Theatre [also: Humble Pie]
[15] Cleveland, OH (USA), Allen Theatre [also: Jonathan Edwards]
[16] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Syria Mosque [also: Humble Pie]
[18] New Orleans, LA (USA), The Warehouse [also: ELP]
1972
January
[14-15] London, Rainbow Theatre [also: Shawn Philips]
[19] Leuven (Belgium), Université
[20] Anvers (Belgium), Cinéma Roma
[21] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw
[22] Bruxelles (Belgium)
[23] Rotterdam (Netherlands), De Doelen
[28] Bristol, Top Rank Suite
[29] Boston, Starlight Room [also: Curved Air]
[30] Bristol, Colston Hall [also: Curved Air]
[31] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [also: Curved Air]
February
[early] London, Advision Studios (sessions for "America")
[18] Bethany, WV (USA), Bethany College
[19] New York City, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [also: Sweathog]
[20] Buffalo, NY (USA), Kleinhans Music Hall Auditorium (Canisius College) (moved to Feb 28)
[21] Asbury Park NJ (USA), Sunshine Inn
[22] Princeton NJ (USA), McCarter Theater
[23] New York City, NY (USA), Academy Of Music
[24] Burlington VT (USA), Patrick Gymnasium - University Of Vermont [also: J. Geils Band]
[25] Smithfield, RI (USA), Bryant College Gymnasium [also: Blues Project]
[26] Passaic NJ (USA), Capital Theatre
[27] Waterbury CT (USA), Palace Theatre
[28] Buffalo, NY (USA), Kleinhans Music Hall Auditorium (Canisius College) ((rescheduled from Feb 20)
[29] New York City, NY (USA), Ritz Theater
March
[01] Rochester, NY (USA), Auditorium Center
[02] Syracuse, NY (USA), Onondaga County War Memorial [also: J. Geils Band, Sweathog]
[03] Richmond, VA (USA), Coliseum
[04] Salem, VA (USA), Civic Center
[05] Virginia Beach, VA (USA), Civic Center [support: Foghat (cancelled)]
[06] Wilmington, NC (USA), Hanover Hall
[07] Kutztown, PA (USA), State College
[08] Shippensburg, PA (USA), University [also: Crazy Horse]
[10-11] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[13] Denver, CO (USA), Denver Coliseum [also: Almond Brothers]
[14] Spokane, WA (USA), Knitting Factory Concert House [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[15] Inglewood, CA (USA), Great Western Forum [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[16] Tucson, AZ (USA), Community Center Convention Hall [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[17] San Bernadino, CA (USA), Swing Auditorium [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[18] San Diego, CA (USA), Sports Arena [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[19] Las Vegas, NV (USA), Convention Center Rotunda [also: Black Sabbath, Wild Turkey]
[21] Chicago, IL (USA), Arie Crown Theatre [also: Billy Joel, Wild Turkey]
[22] Detroit, MI (USA), Cobo Hall
[23] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Music Hall
[24] South Bend, IN (USA), Morris Civic Auditorium
[25] Columbus, OH (USA), Memorial Hall
[26] Mentor, OH (USA), Lakeland Community College [also: Milan and Holy Smoke]
[27] Boston, MA (USA), Aquarius Theater [also: King Crimson]
1972
July
Bill Bruford joins King Crimson
October
[13-15] Frankfurt (Germany), Zoom Club
[17] Bremen (Germany), Beat Club TV filming
[29] Redcar, Jazz Club
November
[10] Hull, Technical College [support: Lloyd Watson]
[11] York, University [support: Lloyd Watson]
[13] Guildford, Civic Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[14] Watford, Town Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[16] Derby, King's Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[18] Exeter, University [support: Lloyd Watson]
[19] Torbay, Festival Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[20] Plymouth, Guildhall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[21] Weymouth, Pavillion [support: Lloyd Watson]
[24] Colchester, Essex University [support: Lloyd Watson]
[25] Oxford, New Theatre [support: Lloyd Watson]
[26] Bournemouth, Winter Gardens [support: Lloyd Watson]
[27] Malvern, Winter Gardens [support: Lloyd Watson]
[28] Bristol, Top Rank [support: Lloyd Watson]
[29] Cardiff, Capitol Theatre [support: Lloyd Watson]
[30] Preston, Guildhall [support: Lloyd Watson]
December
[01] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [support: Lloyd Watson]
[02] Edinburgh, Empire [support: Lloyd Watson]
[03] Manchester, Hard Rock [support: Lloyd Watson]
[04] Sheffield, City Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[06] Swansea, Top Rank [support: Lloyd Watson]
[08] Newcastle, Odeon [support: Lloyd Watson]
[09] Liverpool, Empire [support: Lloyd Watson]
[10] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Lloyd Watson]
[11] Brighton, The Dome [support: Lloyd Watson]
[13] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: Lloyd Watson]
[15] Portsmouth, Guildhall [support: Lloyd Watson]
1973
February
[10] London, Marquee Club
Jamie Muir leaves following the first of two nights at the Marquee Club; the band continues as a quartet
[11] London, Marquee Club
March
[16] Glasgow, Green's Playhouse [support: Claire Hamill]
[17] Sheffield, City Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[18] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: Claire Hamill]
[19] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[21] Newcastle, City Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[22] Leeds, Town Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[23] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[24] Bournemouth, Winter Gardens [support: Claire Hamill]
[25] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Claire Hamill]
[30] Hannover (Germany), Niedersachsenhalle
[31] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw
April
[01] Düsseldorf (Germany), Rheinhalle
[02] Sindlefingen (Germany), Austellungshalle
[03] Darmstadt (Germany), Staatstheatre
[05] Reggio Emillio (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[06] Rome (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[08] Zurich (Switzerland), Volkshaus
[09] Paris (France), Olympia
[18] Warren, OH (USA), Packard Music Hall [also: Gentle Giant, support: M.F. Rattlesnake (local band)]
[19] Fort Wayne, IN (USA), Embassy Theatre
[20] Chicago, IL (USA), Kinetic Playground
[21] Indianapolis, IN (USA), Coliseum
[22] Kansas City, MO (USA), Cowtown Ballroom [support: Gentle Giant; also: Charles Lloyd]
[23] Wichita, KS (USA), Henry Levitt Arena [support: Gentle Giant]
[24] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), State Fairground [support: Gentle Giant]
[27] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Irvine Auditorium
[28] New York, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [also: Spooky Tooth, The Strawbs]
[30] Syracuse, NY (USA), State Fair Coliseum
May
[02] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Alpine Arena [also: Foghat; support: Spooky Tooth, Jackson Armstrong]
[04] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum
[05] Montréal, QC (Canada), Forum
[06] Waterbury, CT (USA), Palace Theatre
[08] Detroit, MI (USA), Masonic Temple [also: Spooky Tooth, Poco]
[11] Springfield, IL (USA), Armoury
[12] St Louis, MO (USA), Kiel Auditorium
[13] Toledo, OH (USA), Club Agora
[14] Cleveland, OH (USA), Club Agora
[15] Columbus, OH (USA), Club Agora
[16] London, ON (Canada), Forum
[17] Hamilton, ON (Canada), Forum
[18] Toronto, ON (Canada), Massey Hall
[19] Sudbury, ON (Canada), Arena
[20] Ottawa, ON (Canada), Civic Theatre [support: The Strawbs]
[22] Québec, QC (Canada), Pavillon De La Jeunesse
June
[06] Memphis, TN (USA), Ellis Auditorium
[07] New Orleans, LA (USA), Warehouse [support: Heritage]
[08] Houston, TX (USA), Hofheinz Pavillion [supporting Procol Harum; also: Dr. John]
[09] Dallas, TX (USA), Majestic Theatre Centre
[10] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium
[12] Burbank, CA (USA), Midnight Special
[14] Phoenix, AZ (USA), Celebrity Theatre [also: Spooky Tooth]
[15] San Diego, CA (USA), Arena
[16] Berkeley, CA (USA), Community Theatre [also: The Eagles]
[17] Long Beach, CA (USA), Auditorium
[20] St Petersburg, FL (USA), Bayfront Centre
[21] West Palm Beach, FL (USA), Auditorium
[22] Daytona Beach, FL (USA), Peabody Auditorium [support: local Christian band]
[23] Atlanta, GA (USA), Richard's Club
[25] New York, NY (USA), Central Park [support: Jo Jo Gunne]
[29] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Sunshine Inn
[30] Portland, ME (USA), Exposition Buildings
July
[02] Kent, OH (USA), Kent State University
September
[19] Québec City, QC (Canada), Le Capitole Théâtre
[20] Montréal, QC (Canada), Capital Theatre
[21] Providence, RI (USA), Palace Theatre
[22] New York, NY (USA), Academy Of Music [support: Steelwind]
[23] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum
[25] Williams Town, MA (USA), Coliseum
[26] Big Rapids, MI (USA), Ferris State Comp.
[27] Detroit, MI (USA), Masonic Temple [also: The Strawbs, Slade]
[28] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Performing Arts Centre [also: Mark-Almond]
[29] Chicago, IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre
[30] South Bend, IN (USA), Morris Auditorium
October
[01] Kalamazoo, MI (USA), Ice Arena [also: The Strawbs]
[04] Houston, TX (USA), Music Hall [support: White Witch, Captain Beyond]
[05] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium
[06] Arlington, TX (USA), University Of Texas
[07] Bâton Rouge, LA (USA), White House Inn
[12-13] San Francisco, CA (USA), Winterland [supporting Steve Miller Band; also: Dalton & Dubarri]
[15] Santa Monica, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium
[23] Glasgow, Apollo [support: Colin Scott]
[24] Liverpool, Empire Theatre [support: Colin Scott]
[25] Leicester, University [support: Colin Scott]
[26] London, Rainbow Theatre [support: Colin Scott]
[28] Birmingham, Town Hall [support: Colin Scott]
[29] Bristol, Colston Hall [support: Colin Scott]
November
[02] Hamburg (Germany), Audimax
[03] Frankfurt (Germany), Jahrhundethalle
[04] Munich (Germany), Cirkus Krone
[05] Dusseldorf (Germany), Rheinhalle
[07] Strasbourg (France), Palais Des Fêtes
[08] Saarbrücken (Germany), A.S.T.V. Halle
[12] Turin (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[13] Rome (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[15] Zurich (Switzerland), Volkshaus [support: Colin Scott]
[17] Nancy (France), Parc Des Expositions
[18] Lyon (France), Palais d'Hiver
[19] Paris (France), Salle Pleyel
[20] Fâches-Thumesnil [Lille] (France), Salle Faches
[22] Bruxelles (Belgium), Théâtre Marni
[23] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw [support: Colin Scott]
[27-28] Granollers [Barcelona] (Spain), Palau Dels Esports
[29] Madrid (Spain), Cine Alcala
1974
March
[19] Udine (Italy), Palazzo dello Sport
[20] Brescia (Italy), Palazzo Dello Spor
[22] Paris, ORTF TV Studios (Melody filming)
[23] Marseille (France), Salle Vallier
[24] Avignon (France), Palais Paul Videl
[25] Besançon (France), Palais des Sports
[27] Augsburg (Germany)
[28] Dieburg (Germany), Halle Der Fachhochschule
[29] Heidelberg (Germany), Konzerthaus
[30] Mainz (Germany), Elzerhof
[31] Pforzheim (Germany), Jahnhalle
April
[01] Kassel (Germany), Kongress Palais
[02] Göttingen (Germany), Stadthalle
[11] Owings Mills, MD (USA), Painters Mill Music Theater
[12] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Spectrum [also: The Kinks, Frampton's Camel]
[13] Atlanta, GA (USA), Municipal Auditorium [support: Nils Lofgren & Grin]
[14] Gainsville, FL (USA), Jai Alai Fronton [also: Robin Trower]
[17] Nashville, TN (USA), Mothers Club
[19] Tampa, FL (USA), Curtis Hickson Auditorium [also: Poco]
[20] Miami, FL (USA), Hollywood Sportatorium [also: Poco]
[23] Boston MA (USA), Music Hall [also: Robin Trower]
[25] Chicago, IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre [also: Robin Trower]
[26] Detroit, MI (USA), Ford Auditorium [also: Robin Trower]
[28] Columbus, OH (USA), Veterans Memorial Coliseum [support: Aerosmith]
[29] Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Stanley Warner Theatre [also: Robin Trower]
[30] Akron, OH (USA), Civic Theatre [also: Robin Trower; support: Ethos]
May
[01] New York, NY (USA), Felt Forum [also: Robin Trower]
[03] Montréal, QC (Canada), Forum [also: Robin Trower]
[04] Hamilton, ON (Canada), McMasters University [also: Robin Trower]
[05] Detroit, MI (USA), Ford Auditorium [also: Robin Trower]
June
[04] San Antonio, TX (USA), Municipal Auditorium [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[05] Houston, TX (USA), Hofheinz Pavillion [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[06] Fort Worth, TX (USA), Tarrant County Convention Centre [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[07] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Fairground Arena [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[08] El Paso, TX (USA), Civil Auditorium [also: Robin Trower, Ten Years After]
[09] Phoenix, AZ (USA), Feyline Fields [also: Robin Trower, The Strawbs, Ten Years After]
[13] San Francisco, CA (USA), Cow Palace [also: The Strawbs, Ten Years After]
[15] Salt Lake City, UT (USA), Terrace Ballroom
[16] Denver, CO (USA), Coliseum [also: Golden Earring, ZZ Top]
[18] Tucson, AZ (USA), Community Centre
[19] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Shrine Auditorium
[22] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Performing Arts Centre [also: Robin Trower]
[23] Grand Rapids, MI (USA), Aquinas College
[24] Toronto, ON (Canada), Massey Hall [support: Golden Earring]
[25] Montréal, QC (Canada), Municipal Community
[26] Cape Cod, MA (USA), Coliseum [supporting Mahavishnu Orchestra; also: Golden Earring]
[27] Washington DC (USA), Kennedy Center [support: Steeleye Span]
[28] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Casino [support: Golden Earring]
[29] University Park, PA (USA), Penn State University [support: Gino Vanelli]
[30] Providence, RI (USA), Palace Theatre [support: Steeleye Span]
July
[01] New York, NY (USA), Central Park - Wollman Rink (Schaeffer Music Festival) [support: Golden Earring]
November
Bruford joins Gong as replacement for Laurie Allan
[12] Strasbourg (France) [Gong]
[13] Colmar (France), Palais des Expositions [Gong]
[15] Allonnes [nr Le Mans] (France), Gymnase [Gong]
[17] La Rochelle (France) (?) [Gong]
[20] Orléans (France) (?) [Gong]
[21] Clermont-Ferrand (France) (?) [Gong]
[22] Grenoble (France) (?) [Gong]
[23] St.Etienne (France), Salle des Mutilés [Gong]
[24] Lyon (France) [Gong]
[26] Bordeaux (France), Théâtre de L'Alhambra [Gong]
[27] Colommiers [nr Toulouse] (France), Salle des Fêtes [Gong]
[28] Nîmes (France) [Gong]
[29] Marseille (France) [Gong]
[30] Nice (France) (?) [Gong]
December
[02] Paris (France), Salle Wagram [Gong]
[06] Den Haag (Netherlands), Paard van Troje [Gong]
[07] Rotterdam (Netherlands), Eksit [Gong]
[08] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Melkweg [Gong]
[15] Oslo (Norway), Château-Neuf [Gong]
1975
February
[18] London, Essex Studios (session for Annette Peacock)
March
Roy Harper & Trigger is formed, featuring Harper on vocals and guitar, Chris Spedding on lead guitar, Dave Cochran on bass and Bill Bruford on drums; the album HQ is recorded at EMI's Abbey Road Studios
May
Bruford plays on Chris Squire's album Fish Out Of Water
[27] Birmingham, Town Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[28] Portsmouth, Guildhall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[30] Leicester, DeMontfort Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
June
[01] Hemel Hampstead, Pavilion [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[02] Sheffield, City Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[03] Preston, Guildhall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[04] Manchester, Free Trade Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[05] Newcastle, City Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[06] Edinburgh, Usher Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[08] Gravesend, Town Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[10] London, BBC Maida Vale (radio session, broadcast Jun 23) [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[11] Swansea, Brangwyn Hall [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[14] London, Hammersmith Odeon [Roy Harper & Trigger]
July
[03] London, Paris Theatre (BBC In Concert) (broadcast Sep 06) [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[05] Knebworth Festival [Roy Harper & Trigger]
[06] Blackpool, Football Ground [also: Steeleye Span, Kevin Coyne, Good Habit, Street] [Roy Harper & Trigger]
August
While in the USA, Bruford records with Pavlov's Dog and rehearses with Ray Gomez and Jeff Berlin
October
Joins National Health - rehearsals and demo recording
December
[early] Bruford plays three gigs as guest percussionist with Brand X
[05] London, LSE [Brand X]
(Temporarily) leaves National Health
[15-16] London, Island Studios [sessions with Phil Manzanera (unreleased)]
1976
January
[17] Canterbury, University of Kent [Sinclair & The South: Dave Sinclair, John Murphy, Richard Sinclair, Dave Arbus & BB]
Rejoins National Health
[31] Stroud [nr Gloucester], Leisure Centre [support: Kilgaron] [National Health]
February
[06] Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic [National Health]
[07] Chichester, Bishops Otter College [National Health]
[11] Birmingham, Aston University [National Health]
[13] Canterbury, College of Technology [guest: Steve Hillage] [National Health]
[14] London School of Economics [without Amanda Parsons; MC & guest: Steve Hillage] [National Health]
[17] London, BBC Maida Vale Studios (Top Gear) - "Paracelsus", "Agrippa" and "The Lethargy Shuffle (Part 2)" performed (broadcast Apr 20) (without Amanda Parsons) [National Health]
[19] Middlesborough, Teeside Polytechnic [National Health]
[20] Aberdeen, Polytechnic [National Health]
[21] Glasgow, Queen Margaret Union [National Health]
[22] Dundee, University [National Health]
[24] Manchester, Polytechnic [National Health]
[25] Sheffield, Polytechnic [National Health]
[26] Enfield [nr London], Middlesex Polytechnic [National Health]
March
[mid] Las Colinas TX (USA), Reunion Centre (rehearsals) [Genesis]
[25] London [Ontario] (Canada), Civic Centre [Genesis]
[27] Kitchener (Canada), Auditorium [Genesis]
[28] Buffalo NY (USA), Century Theatre [Genesis]
[29] Hamilton (Canada), Hamilton Place Great Hall [Genesis]
[31] Toronto (Canada), Maple Leaf Gardens [Genesis]
Setlist: "Dance On A Volcano", "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway", "Fly On A Windshield", "The Carpet Crawlers", "The Cinema Show", "Robbery Assault & Battery", "White Mountain", "Firth Of Fifth", "Entangled", "Squonk", "Supper's Ready", "I Know What I Like", "Los Endos", "It" / "Watcher Of The Skies"
April
[02] Montreal (Canada), Forum [Genesis]
[03] Ottawa (Canada), Civic Centre [Genesis]
[04] Québec (Canada), Colisée de Jeunesse [Genesis]
[07] Upper Darby [Philadelphia] PA (USA), Tower Theatre (two shows) [Genesis]
[08] New York NY (USA), Beacon Theatre [Genesis]
[09] New York NY (USA), Beacon Theatre (two shows) [Genesis]
[10] Boston MA (USA), Orpheum Theatre [Genesis]
[12] Baltimore MD (USA), Lyric Theatre [Genesis]
[13] Pittsburgh PA (USA), Syria Mosque (broadcast on WDVE FM) [Genesis]
[14-15] Cleveland OH (USA), Music Hall (2nd show broadcast on WMMS FM) [Genesis]
[16-17] Chicago IL (USA), Auditorium Theatre [Genesis]
[19] Columbus OH (USA), Ohio Theatre [Genesis]
[20] Detroit MI (USA), Ford Auditorium [Genesis]
[21] Milwaukee WI (USA), Riverside Theatre [Genesis]
[22] Grand Rapids MI (USA), Civic Centre [Genesis]
[23] St Louis MO (USA), Ambassador Theatre [Genesis]
[25] Kansas City MO (USA), Memorial Hall [Genesis]
[29] Berkeley CA (USA), Community Centre [Genesis]
[30] Fresno CA (USA), Warner Theatre [Genesis]
May
[01] Burbank CA (USA), Starlight Bowl [Genesis]
[03] San Diego CA (USA), Sports Arena [Genesis]
[05] Austin TX (USA), Memorial Auditorium [Genesis]
[06] Houston TX (USA), Music Hall [Genesis]
[07] Fort Worth TX (USA), Will Rogers Auditorium [Genesis]
June
[10-14] London, Hammersmith Odeon (1st show broadcast on DIR's "British Biscuit") [Genesis] (1st show of the run is BB's 1000th gig)
[15] Stafford, New Bingley Hall [Genesis]
[16] Rotterdam (Netherlands), Ahoy Sportpaleis [Genesis]
[18] Dortmund (Germany), Philipshalle [Genesis]
[19] Berlin (Germany), Deutshlandhalle [Genesis]
[22] Brussels Belgium), Forest National [Genesis]
[23] Paris (France), Pavillon de Paris [Genesis]
[24] Lyon (France), Palais des Sports [Genesis]
[26] Berne (Switzerland), Festhalle [Genesis]
[27] Munich (Germany), Olympiahalle [Genesis]
[28] Berne (Switzerland), Festhalle [Genesis]
[29] Hamburg (Germany), Congresshalle [Genesis]
[30] Gothenburg (Sweden), Scandinavium [Genesis]
July
[02] Dusseldorf (Germany), Philipshalle [Genesis]
[03] St Goarshausen (Germany), Lorelei Freiluftbuhne [Genesis]
[04] Heidelberg (Germany), Rhein Neckar Halle [Genesis]
[08-09] Glasgow (Scotland), Apollo Theatre (2nd show recorded and filmed for Genesis In Concert film) [Genesis]
[10-11] Stafford, New Bingley Hall (recorded and filmed for Genesis In Concert film) [Genesis]
[29] Bruford rejoins National Health
September
Bruford joins John Wetton and Rick Wakeman in working sessions for Wakeman's next album
[21] London, BBC Maida Vale Studios (Top Gear) - "Clocks & Clouds" and "Brujo" performed (broadcast Oct 12) [National Health]
October
[09] Bishops Stortford, Triad Arts Centre [National Health]
[10] London, Roundhouse [also: Kraftwerk, Penguin Café Orchestra] [National Health]
[14] Worcester, College of Further Education [National Health]
[15] Brighton, Sussex University [National Health]
[16] Chichester, Bishop Otter College [National Health]
The Wakeman-Wetton-Bruford trio peters out after the project is disclosed prematurely in a Melody Maker headline
[23] Newcastle, University [National Health]
November
[03] Loughborough, University [National Health]
[04] Manchester, Hollings College of Food Technology [National Health]
[10] Keele, University [National Health]
[13] Canterbury, Kent University [supporting Larry Coryell's 11th House] [National Health]
[17-18] London, Collegiate Theatre [support: Crass Stupidity] [National Health]
[19] Egham, Royal Holloway College [National Health]
[20] Cambridge, College of Technology [National Health]
December
Bruford leaves National Health after a failed attempt to get them signed to EG Records
1977
January
Bruford begins work on his solo album Feels Good To Me
He is meanwhile approached to take part in a King Crimson reunion with John Wetton and Robert Fripp
February
Bruford and Wetton approach Eddie Jobson about having him take part in the KC reunion
March
Fripp eventually declines the KC offer, leaving the remaining trio to consider other options
May
[09-13] Wandsworth [London], PSL Studios (rehearsals for Feels Good To Me) [Neil Murray deps for Jeff Berlin]
July
[04-07] Wandsworth [London], PSL Studios (rehearsals for Feels Good To Me) [Neil Murray deps for Jeff Berlin]
August
Sessions for Feels Good To Me at Trident Studios, London
The idea of a band with Wetton and Jobson is reactivated; Bruford insists Allan Holdsworth be also involved
Autumn
UK rehearsals
December
Recording sessions at Trident Studios, London (UK album)
1978
January
[06] Release of Feels Good To Me (delayed from October 1977)
February
UK rehearsals and writing sessions at The Point, Victoria, London
[27] London, The Point (rehearsal for OGWT) [Bruford]
[28] London, Old Grey Whistle Test taping (broadcast later the same day) [Neil Murray deps for Jeff Berlin] [Bruford]
April
[09] Putney [London], Half-Moon [A.Holdsworth/R.Warleigh Quintet with Geoff Castle, Ron Mathewson & Bill Bruford]
Bill Bruford deps for Frank Gibson on the above gig
[29] Southampton University [UK]
[30] Hemel Hempstead, Pavillion [UK]
May
[01] Guildford, Civic Hall [UK]
[03] Keele University [UK]
[04] Newcastle, City Hall [UK]
[05] Edinburgh, Odeon Cinema [support: Fabulous Poodles] [UK]
[06] Glasgow, Strathclyde University [UK]
[09] Birmingham, Hippodrome [UK]
[10] Colchester, Essex University [UK]
[12] Lancaster University [UK]
[13] Sheffield University [UK]
[14] Manchester, Ardwick Apollo [UK]
[15] London, Rainbow Theatre [UK]
Setlist: "Alaska", "Time To Kill", "The Sahara Of Snow", "Carrying No Cross", "The Only Thing She Needs", "Forever Until Sunday", "Thirty Years", "In The Dead Of The Night", "By The Light Of Day", "Presto Vivace And Reprise", "Caesar's Palace Blues"
June
[26-27] Toronto (Canada), El Mocambo [UK]
[28] Montréal, QC (Canada), Place de Nation [UK]
[30] Ottawa (Canada), Civic Center [UK]
July
[02] Hempstead, NY (USA), Calderone Concert Hall [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[04] Morristown, NJ (USA), Morris Stage [UK]
[05] Poughkeepsie, NY (USA), Fabulous Sal's [UK]
[06] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Tower Theater [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[07] New York City, NY (USA), Central Park [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[08] Owings Mills [nr Baltimore], MD (USA), Painter's Mill Music Fair [supporting Al DiMeola] [UK]
[11] Boston, MA (USA), Paradise Theater (broadcast live on WBCN) [UK]
[14] Albany, NY (USA), Madison Theatre [support: Luxury] [UK]
[15] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Paramount Theater [supporting Tom Petty] [UK]
[16] nr Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Leona Theater [UK]
[17] Columbus, OH (USA), Agora Theatre [UK]
[18-19] Grosse Pointe [nr Detroit], MI (USA), Punch & Judy's [UK]
[20] Chicago, IL (USA), Riviera Theater [also: Off Broadway] [UK]
[21] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Uptown Theater [UK]
[--] Indianapolis, IN (USA), Vogue Theater [UK]
[25] Reno, NV (USA), Washoe County Fairgrounds Pavillion [UK]
[26] Portland, OR (USA), Paramount Theater [UK] [support: Airborne]
[28] Santa Monica, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium [supporting Renaissance] [UK]
[27] Tempe, AZ (USA), Doolego (two shows) [UK]
[28] Santa Monica, CA (USA), Civic Auditorium (two shows) [UK]
[29] Sacramento, CA (USA), Performing Arts Center [supporting Al DiMeola]
[31] Seattle, WA (USA), Paramount Theater [UK]
August
[01] Vancouver, BC (Canada), Commodore Ballroom [UK]
[02] Portland, OR (USA), Paramount Theater [UK]
[05] Great Bend, KS (USA), Great Bend Fairgrounds (Summer Jam I) [also: Van Halen, Kansas, Black Oak Arkansas, Rick Derringer, Missouri] [UK]
[06] Oklahoma City, OK (USA), Oklahoma State Fair Speedway (Oklahoma Jam) [also: Alvin Lee, Derringer, Climax Blues Band, Black Oak Arkansas, Van Halen, Wet Willie, Head East, Missouri, Stillwater] [UK]
[08] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Penn's Landing (broadcast on WIOQ FM) [UK]
This concert, sponsored by local radio station WIOQ, was to be the second of three Summer open-air concerts at this location (the first being fellow British proggers Renaissance), but when the event almost degenerates into a riot, the last of the series (Talking Heads) is cancelled.
Wetton and Jobson ask Holdsworth to leave the band; Bruford decides to leave too; but both agree to stay for the second leg of the US tour in Sep/Oct
September
[08] Chicago, IL (USA), Aragon Ballroom [also: Starcastle] [UK]
[--] Québec (Canada) [UK]
[11] Kansas City, MO (USA), Uptown Theater [also: Starcastle] [UK]
[--] Tulsa, OK (USA), Cain's Ballroom (broadcast on WLND FM) [UK]
[18] Cleveland, OH (USA), Agora Ballroom ("WMMS Night Out"/"BBC Rock Hour" broadcast 4 Feb 1979) [UK]
[24] Houston, TX (USA), Cullen Auditorium [UK]
[27] Avondale [nr New Orleans], LA (USA), Old Man's River [UK]
[28] Memphis, TN (USA), Orphem Theater [UK]
[29] Louisville, KY (USA), Memorial Auditorium [support: Easter Island] [UK]
October
[03] Québec, QC (Canada), Centre Municipal des Congrès [support: Saga] [UK]
[--] Toronto, ON (Canada), O'Keefe Center [support: Saga] [UK]
[06] New York, NY (USA), Palladium [UK]
The band are interviewed on WNEW FM on the day of the NYC concert
[07] Boston, MA (USA), Orpheum Theater [support: Pierce Arrow (last-minute replacement for Starcastle)] [UK]
[08] West Hartford, CT (USA), Agora Ballroom [UK]
[09-10] West Haven, CT (USA), Hard Rock Café [UK]
Allan Holdsworth and Bill Bruford leave UK
Bill Bruford and Dave Stewart work together on demos for a new Bruford album
November
The 1977 quartet eventually reforms, with Allan Holdsworth and Jeff Berlin completing the line-up
1979
January
Sessions for One Of A Kind at Trident Studios, Soho, London
[14] Stockwell, The Plough [A.Holdsworth/J.Berlin/J.Stevens/G.Beck]
February
Sessions for One Of A Kind at Trident Studios, Soho, London
March
[07] Oxford, Polytechnic (Rock Goes To College) [guest: Annette Peacock]
Setlist: "Hell's Bells", "One Of A Kind", "Sample And Hold", "Beelzebub", "Sahara Of Snow", "Forever Until Sunday", "Back To The Beginning", "Adios A La Pasada" // "Five G" (broadcast March 15th & 23rd)
April
[13] One Of A Kind is released
May
[05] Manchester, Polytechnic [Bruford]
[07] Oxford, Polytechnic [Bruford]
[08] London, The Venue (Victoria) [Bruford]
[09] Uxrbidge, Brunel University [Bruford]
[11] Durham, University [Bruford]
[12] Glasgow, Strathclyde University [Bruford]
[14] Birkenhead, Hamilton Club [Bruford]
[16] Newcastle, University [Bruford]
[17] Lincoln Drill Hall [Bruford]
[18] Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic [Bruford]
[19] Birmingham, University [Bruford]
[20] Leicester, Phoenix Theatre [Bruford]
Allan Holdsworth leaves and is replaced by John Clark
[26] Amsterdam (Netherlands), Paradiso [Bruford]
[27] Liège (Belgium), Emulation [Bruford]
[28] Roubaix [nr Lille] (France), Salle Wattremez [Bruford]
[29] Orléans (France), Salle du Baron [Bruford]
[30] Dijon (France), Palais des Congrès [Bruford]
[31] Paris (France), Le Stadium [Bruford]
June
[01] Reims (France), Grand Théâtre [Bruford]
[02] Rombas (France), Salle des Fêtes [Bruford]
[05] Châteauvallon [nr Nice] (France), Théâtre Couvert [Bruford]
[06] Marseille (France), Théâtre de la Madeleine [Bruford]
[07] Sète [nr Montpellier] (France), Théâtre de la Mer [Bruford]
[08] Bordeaux (France), Grand Parc [Bruford]
July
Typical setlist on this tour: "Hell's Bells", "Sample and Hold", "Fainting in Coils" / "Back To The Beginning", "Forever Until Sunday", "Joe Frazier", "One Of A Kind" [or "Line Two" aka "Manacles"], "Travels with Myself (And Someone Else)", "The Sahara of Snow", "Beelzebub" // "Five G"
[--] Albany, NY (USA) [Bruford] (?)
[12] Roslyn, NY (USA), My Father's Place [Bruford]
[13-14] New York City, NY (USA), Bottom Line [also: Rich Hall] [Bruford]
[16] Boston, MA (USA), Paradise Club (two shows) [Bruford]
[17] Providence, RI (USA), Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel [Bruford]
[18] New Haven, CT (USA), Toad's Place [Bruford]
[19] Fairfax, VA (USA), Louie's Rock City [Bruford]
[23?] Montréal, QC (Canada), Le Pretzel Enchaîné [Bruford]
[23?] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Bogarts [Bruford]
August
[07] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Roxy Theater [Bruford]
[10] Palo Alto, CA (USA), Keystone [also: Dirty Legs] [Bruford]
[14] Austin, TX (USA), Armadillo World Headquarters [Bruford]
[--] Dallas, TX (USA) [Bruford]
[17] Avondale, LA (USA), Old Man's River [Bruford]
[18] Atlanta, GA (USA), Agora Ballroom [Bruford]
[26] Chicago, IL (USA), Park West [Bruford]
October
[late] sessions for "Gradually Going Tornado" at Surrey Sound, Leatherhead, begin
November
Sessions for "Gradually Going Tornado" at Surrey Sound, Leatherhead, Surrey
1980
April
[25] Birmingham, Aston University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[26] Lincoln, Drill Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[28] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[29] Peterborough, Fleet Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[30] Loughborough, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
May
[01] Guildford, Civic Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[02] Bath, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[03] Bangor, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[04] Manchester, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[05] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[06] Hatfield, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[07] Swansea, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[09] Sheffield, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[10] Bradford, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[11] York, Derwent College [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[12] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[13] Leicester, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[15] Liverpool, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[16] Hull, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[17] Leeds, University [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[19] London, The Venue [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[20] Portsmouth, Locarno [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[23] Oxford, Polytechnic [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
[24] St.Albans, City Hall [also: Brand X] [Bruford]
June
Typical setlist on this tour: "Hell's Bells", "Joe Frazier", "Land's End", "The Sliding Floor", "Sample And Hold", "Fainting in Coils" / "Back to the Beginning", "Palewell Park", "Plans for J.D.", "Age of Information", "Five G", "Beelzebub"
[05] Ottawa, ON (Canada), Chaudière Club [Bruford]
[06] Québec, QC (Canada), Café Campus [Bruford]
[07] Montréal, QC (Canada), Le Club [Bruford]
[09] Toronto, ON (Canada), El Mocambo [Bruford]
[10] Buffalo, NY (USA), Uncle Sam's [Bruford]
[12-14] New York City, NY (USA), Bottom Line [Bruford]
[15] Washington DC [Georgetown] (USA), The Bayou [Bruford]
[16] Newark, NJ (USA), Stone Ballroom [Bruford]
[17] Asbury Park, NJ (USA), Fast Lane [Bruford]
[18] New Haven, CT (USA), Toad's Place [Bruford]
[21] Boston, MA (USA), Paradise Theatre [Bruford]
[22] Greenwood Lake, MI (USA), The Long Run [Bruford]
[23] Roslyn, NY (USA), My Father's Place [Bruford]
[24] Philadelphia, PA (USA), Bijou Café [Bruford]
[25] Albany, NY (USA), J.B. Scott's [Bruford]
[26] Rochester, NY (USA), Triangle Theater [Bruford]
[28] Dover, NJ (USA), The Showplace [Bruford]
[29] Randallstown [nr Baltimore], MD (USA), Painter's Mill Music Fair [Bruford]
[30] Cleveland, OH (USA), Agora [Bruford]
July
[01] Detroit, MI (USA), Harpe's [Bruford]
[02] Rockford, IL (USA), Charlotte's Web [Bruford]
[03] Cincinnati, OH (USA), Bogart's [Bruford]
[05] Chicago, IL (USA), Park West [Bruford]
[06] Milwaukee, WI (USA), Summerfest Rock Stage [Bruford]
[07] Madison, WI (USA), Headliner's [Bruford]
[09] Minneapolis, MN (USA), Uncle Sam's [Bruford]
[11] Kansas City, KS (USA), Uptown Theatre [Bruford]
[12] Tulsa, OK (USA), Cain's Ballroom [Bruford]
[13] Norman, OK (USA), Boomer's [Bruford]
[16] Houston, TX (USA), The Palace [Bruford]
[17] Dallas, TX (USA), The Bijou Showclub [Bruford]
[19] Boulder, CO (USA), Colorado Sunday [Bruford]
[20] Phoenix, AZ (USA), Dooley's [Bruford]
[21-26] Los Angeles, CA (USA), Roxy Theater (4 nights !) [Bruford]
[29] San Francisco, CA (USA), The Stone [Bruford]
[30] Berkeley, CA (USA), Keystone [Bruford]
[31] Palo Alto, CA (USA), Keystone [also: Timmy, Surface Music] [Bruford]