| Mercury | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cambridge/London, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, Experimental rock, Pop rock |
| Years active | 1982-1995 |
| Labels | Harvest, EMI, Columbia |
| Associated acts | Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, Camel, Soft Machine |
| Past members | |
| Richard Wright Syd Barrett Richard Sinclair Kevin Ayers Willie Wilson | |
Mercury was a supergroup of progressive rock active between 1982-1995, which was founded by Syd Barrett. The group was quite successful in England and Europe. The group had only a world tour, but several tours in Europe.
Initially, the group was founded with the purpose to be Syd's touring band, but, Kevin Ayers gave Syd the idea for a supergroup, instead of the touring band. Their first eponymous album was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios and the Britannia Row Studios.
The keyboardist Richard Wright participated on the first album as a session musician. In 1984, he entered in the band as a full-member.
The group rivalized with other progressive rock supergroups, such as Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Asia, among others.
Discography[]
- 1982 - Mercury
- 1984 - Illusions at the Garden
- 1987 - Shiny and Bright Sky
- 1992 - Take It Off (and Put It Again)