Edgar Broughton Band

Formed in 1968 in Warwick, England, the Edgar Broughton Band were part of the late 60s British underground blues boom. They were contemporaries of Groundhogs, Hawkwind, and The Pink Fairies, but were unique within the movement due to their radical political consciousness. They were famous for performing free concerts, often on the backs of lorries, and their political aim was said to be 'subverting what's above'. Their bluesy and psychedelic hard rock, combined with their politics, led to their frequent inclusion in the bracket of protopunk. Perhaps best known for their chant: "Out Demons, Out!" which was always played at length, with variations for political leaders on both sides of the 'pond'.