Gong
- MatchGong
- 100%Soft Machine
- 95%Steve Hillage
- 93%Caravan
- 70%Hawkwind
- 68%Van der Graaf Generator
- 65%Magma
- 60%Gentle Giant
- 59%Henry Cow
- 57%Nektar
- 52%Amon Duul II
Biography
Although not officially applied to a group until 1971, the name Gong had already appeared on several projects undertaken by guitarist Daevid Allen (Christopher David Allen, 13 January 1938, Melbourne, Australia), a founder member of the Soft Machine. After relocating to Paris, Allen recorded two idiosyncratic albums before establishing this anarchic, experimental ensemble. Gilli Smyth aka Shanti Yoni (vocals), Didier Malherbe aka Bloomdido Bad De Grasse (b. 22 January 1943, Paris, France;... Read more