Fat Mattress

Fat Mattress
Fat Mattress performing in 1969
Fat Mattress performing in 1969
Background information
OriginFolkestone, England
Genres
Years active1968–1970
LabelsOriginal
Polydor (UK), Atco (US)
Post-breakup
Sequel, Esoteric
Past membersNeil Landon
Noel Redding
Jim Leverton
Eric Dillon
Mick Weaver

Fat Mattress were an English rock band that formed in Folkestone in 1968. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Noel Redding, during his time as bassist for The Jimi Hendrix Experience,[1] and vocalist Neil Landon, the band was completed by multi-instrumentalist Jim Leverton, drummer Eric Dillon and keyboardist Mick Weaver. The band released two albums – Fat Mattress and Fat Mattress II – before splitting up in 1970.

  1. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 198. CN 5585.