Spontaneous Combustion

Formed in 1971, this progressive rock trio featured Tony Brock (b. 31 March 1954, Bournemouth, Dorset, England; drums), Gary Margetts (guitar/vocals) and Tristram Margetts (bass/vocals). Their talent was initially spotted by Greg Lake, who took them to Harvest Records. In 1971 Harvest released their debut single, ‘Lonely Singer'. This was followed a year later by their first, self-titled album. An effort typical of the time and genre, with elaborate keyboard and guitar codas dominating, Lake himself served as the producer. A second album offered more of the same, and was virtu...