Brand X | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Jazz fusion |
| Years active | 1974–1980, 1992–1999, 2016–2021 |
| Labels | Charisma, Passport |
Brand X were a British jazz fusion band formed in London in 1974. They were initially active until 1980, followed by a reformations between 1992 and 1999 and 2016 until 2021. Despite sometimes being considered to be a Phil Collins side project (due to Collins' participation as drummer between 1975 and 1979 in between his commitments to Genesis), the band was in fact centred on a core composing/playing trio of John Goodsall (guitar),[1] Percy Jones (bass) and Robin Lumley (keyboards), with Lumley also playing a prominent production role. Other members of the band at various times would include Morris Pert, J. Peter Robinson, Kenwood Dennard, John Giblin, Mike Clark, Frank Katz, Kenny Grohowski and Chris Clark.
Jones would ultimately remain the sole constant member throughout Brand X's existence (both during the original 1970s run and throughout the assorted twenty-first century reunions), with Goodsall and Lumley playing a part in most of the albums and tours. Jones called time on all Brand X activities in 2020, despite resistance from the band's management and their attempts to revive the band with all-new personnel.[2] Jones is now the sole surviving core member, with John Goodsall having died on 10 November 2021 and Robin Lumley having died on 9 March 2023.[3][4][5]