Family
The band moved to London in 1968, where they quickly established themselves as
one of the essential bands on the progressive scene, of which Pink Floyd was the
standard-bearer at the time. Roger Chapman's husky, strangled vibrato and his
hyperviolent, borderline sadistic stage presence took the audience by surprise.
Family's first albums (Music In A Doll's House, 1968; Family Entertainment,
1969) developed a highly original, aggressive sound, with interesting melodies
("The Weaver's Answer") and harmonic combinations. Instability due to constant
personnel changes compromised the ...
