Family (band)

Family
The original formation of the band. Left to right: John "Charlie" Whitney (guitars), Jim King (saxophones, vocals, harmonica), Rob Townsend (drums), Ric Grech (bass, vocals, violin), Roger Chapman (vocals)
Background information
Origin	Leicester, England
Genres	Progressive rock hard rock psychedelic rock jazz rock
Years active	1966–1973 2013–2016
Labels	Liberty Reprise Raft United Artists
Spinoffs	Streetwalkers
Past members	Roger Chapman John "Charlie" Whitney Jim King Ric Grech Harry Ovenall Rob Townsend John Weider John "Poli" Palmer John Wetton Jim Cregan Tony Ashton

Family were an English rock band, active from late 1966 to October 1973, and again since 2013 for a series of live shows. Their style has been characterised as progressive rock, as their sound often explored other genres, incorporating elements of styles such as folk, psychedelia, acid rock, jazz fusion, and rock and roll. The band achieved recognition in the United Kingdom through their albums, club and concert tours, and appearances at festivals.^[1][2][3][4]

Family's rotating membership during their relatively short existence led to a diversity of sound on their various albums, with lead vocalist Roger Chapman the only member who stayed in the band throughout its existence. The group have been described as an "odd band loved by a small but rabid group of fans".^[2]