The Attack (band)
The Attack | |
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The Attack's founding lineup in early 1967 From left: Gerry Henderson, Richard Shirman, Bob Hodges, David O'List, Alan Whitehead | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, freakbeat, hard rock |
| Years active | 1966–1968, 1979 |
| Labels | Decca, RPM (reissues) |
| Past members | Richard Shirman David O'List Alan Whitehead Bob Hodges Gerry Henderson Barney Barnfield Plug Davis George Watt Geoff Richardson Chris Allen Kenny Harold John Du Cann Keith Hodge Roger Deane |
The Attack were an English freakbeat/psychedelic rock band formed in 1966 around singer Richard Shirman (26 April 1949, Earl's Court, South West London – 26 July 2017). The first line-up featured drummer Alan Whitehead from Marmalade, guitarist and trumpeter David O'List (later of the Nice)[1] - later replaced by John Du Cann (later of Andromeda and Atomic Rooster), Richard Shirman on vocals, Bob Hodges on piano and organ and finally Gerry Henderson on bass.[2] Their first single "Try It" had also been recorded by the Standells and Ohio Express.[2] They also released a version of "Hi Ho Silver Lining", a few days earlier than Jeff Beck.[2] Richard Shirman was invited to be singer with Andromeda but he declined.[3]
In 1979, Shirman reunited the Attack. Two years later he founded another band, Hershey and the 12 Bars who released an album in 2000; Greatest Hits Volume II (A New Day Records, AND CD43).
Discography
Compilation albums
- Magic in the Air (1990), Reflection[1]
- Magic in the Air (reissue) (1992), Aftermath
- Complete Recordings 1967-68 (1999), Acme
- Final Daze (2001), Angel Air
- About Time! (2006), RPM, Bam-Caruso
Singles
- "Try It" b/w "We Don't Know" (1967), Decca
- "Hi Ho Silver Lining" b/w "Any More Than I Do" (1967), Decca – UK No. 53[A]
- "Created By Clive" b/w "Colour of My Mind" (1967), Decca
- "Neville Thumbcatch" b/w "Lady Orange Peel" (1968), Decca
- "Hi Ho Silver Lining" b/w "Any More Than I Do" (reissue) (1972), Decca
- "Created By Clive" b/w "Colour of My Mind" (reissue) (2005), Acme
Notes
- ^ Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".
References
- ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 21. ISBN 0-7535-0149-X.
- ^ a b c "The Attack Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ "The Attack: An Interview with Richard Shirman | UglyThings Magazine". Retrieved 20 October 2025.
External links
- Marmalade Skies: The Attack bio
- A New Day Records
- Richard Shirman interview
- The Attack 1966-1968 (including rare photos)