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  1. Pretty Things were an English rock band formed in September 1963 in Sidcup, Kent, taking their name from Bo Diddley 's 1955 song " Pretty Thing ", and active in their first incarnation until 1971. They released five studio albums, including the debut The Pretty Things (UK Albums Chart #6) and S. F. Sorrow (the first rock opera), four EPs and 15 ...

  2. Apr 26, 2021 · The Pretty Things' Dick Taylor (left) and the late Phil May(Image credit: Madfish) In 1962, guitarist Dick Taylor formed Little Boy Blue And The Blues Boys with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Upon bringing in Brian Jones the band changed their name to the Rolling Stones, and Taylor switched to bass. Five months later, he swapped the Stones for ...

  3. Jul 5, 2024 · I Was a Roadie on Pretty Things' US Tour. It Was Their Last Shot. Published Jul 05, 2024 at 4:30 AM EDT Updated Jul 08, 2024 at 9:57 AM EDT. By Jon Hart. Minutes into my roadie debut at Seattle's ...

  4. May 5, 2023 · The Pretty Things are the character actors of British rock – a Brian Glover or Richard E Grant to the Michael Caine or Roger Moore of the Stones/Beatles/Who.While the Pretties occasionally got ...

  5. The Pretty Things (1965) Released 1965. The debut album by The Pretty Things is a seminal work in the British R&B and rock scenes of the mid-1960s. With its raw energy and aggressive sound, it captured the essence of the era’s youth culture. The band, known for their gritty performances and edgy style, brought a unique blend of blues, rock ...

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  6. Pretty Things are an English rock band, formed in 1963 in London. They took their name from Willie Dixon's 1955 song "Pretty Thing". A pure rhythm and blues band in their early years, with several singles charting in the United Kingdom, they later embraced other genres such as psychedelic rock in the late 1960s (with 1968 S.F. Sorrow being one of the first rock operas), hard rock in the early ...

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  8. Aug 12, 2024 · RYM Rough Guide for The Pretty Things. (as suggested by jaybird)(Poll adjudicator: CurtisLoew) ALL-TIME TOP FIVE:1) Trust (from S.F. Sorrow) 2) S.F. Sorrow Is Born (from S.F. Sorrow) 3) Walking Through My Dreams (from Talkin' About the Good Times / Walking Through My Dreams)4) Grass (from Parachute) 5) Balloon Burning (from S.F. Sorrow ...

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