Gong

Aliases: Daevid Allen's Gong
Country: France
Comments: Psychedelic rock band co-founded in France by Australian Daevid Allen and Brit Gilli Smyth (aka. Shakti Yoni), soon joined by Frenchman Didier Malherbe (aka. Bloomdido Bad de Grasse) and Steve Hillage. Relocating to the UK, line-ups changed but always remained international. Often joined by musicians from countries toured, the band was also based on Ibiza for a while.
Members: Miquette Giraudy (1974-1975, 2006)
Steve Hillage (1973-1975, 2006)
Daevid Allen Co-founder (1969-1975; various times until passing away)
Mike Howlett (1973–1976, 1994–2001)
Bill Bruford (1974)
Pierre Moerlen Drums (1973–1976, 1997-1999)
Gilli Smyth Co-founder (1969-1975)
Didier Malherbe (1969-1977)
Allan Holdsworth (1977-1978)
Christian Tritsch (1969-1972)
Tim Blake (1972-1975; 1977, 1995)
Related: Mother Gong Spin off headed by Gilly Smith
Gong Global Family

Popular Originals

Released on You (1974)