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Van der Graaf Generator

Van der Graaf Generator
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England
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Formed in the UK, 1967 by Peter Hammill, Chris Judge Smith and (now deceased) Nick Pearne. After a period of activity during the 70s, the band broke up (although not for the first time) in 1978, seemingly for good. The "classic" line-up of Hammill, Guy Evans, Hugh Banton, and David Jackson, reformed the band again in 2004 and have since released new studio albums starting with Present. Since September 2006 Van der Graaf Generator worked as trio, without David Jackson.
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http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk
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Releases on file (25)
Van der Graaf Generator — Do Not Disturb Van der Graaf Generator — Do Not Disturb
(Esoteric Recordings Antenna EANTCD1062, 2016, CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Merlin Atmos Van der Graaf Generator — Merlin Atmos
(Esoteric Recordings Antenna EANTCD21045, 2015, 2CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Alt Van der Graaf Generator — Alt
(Esoteric Recordings EVDGCD 1003, 2012, CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — A Grounding in Numbers Van der Graaf Generator — A Grounding in Numbers
(Esoteric Recordings EVDGCD1001, 2011, CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Trisector Van der Graaf Generator — Trisector
(Virgin CDV 3046, 2008, CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Live at the Paraadiso Van der Graaf Generator — Live at the Paraadiso
(Voiceprint VP517CD, 2007/2009, 2CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Real Time Van der Graaf Generator — Real Time
(Fie! FIXD 01, 2007, CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Present Van der Graaf Generator — Present
(Virgin CDVD 2999, 2005, 2CD)
Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales
(Rhino Records R2 72451, 1996, 5CD)
Various Artists — Eyewitness - A Tribute to VdGG Various Artists — Eyewitness - A Tribute to VdGG
(Mellow MMP 279 A/B, 1995, 2CD)
David Shaw-Parker — The Lemming Chronicles David Shaw-Parker — The Lemming Chronicles
((Not on label) no#, 1995, TPB)
Peter Hammill — The Peel Sessions Peter Hammill — The Peel Sessions
(Strange Fruit SFRCD136, 1995, CD)
Van der Graaf — Vital Van der Graaf — Vital
(Charisma CVLD 101, 1978, 2LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — After the Flood - At the BBC 1968-1977 Van der Graaf Generator — After the Flood - At the BBC 1968-1977
(Virgin 472 210-3, 1977/2015, 2CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — The Box Van der Graaf Generator — The Box
(Virgin VDGGBOX1, 1977/2000, 4CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — An Introduction: From the Least to the Quiet Zone Van der Graaf Generator — An Introduction: From the Least to the Quiet Zone
(Virgin CDV2932, 1977/2000, CD)
Van der Graaf — The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome Van der Graaf — The Quiet Zone / The Pleasure Dome
(Charisma CAS 1131, 1977, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — Maida Vale Van der Graaf Generator — Maida Vale
(Band of Joy BOJCD008, 1976/1994, CD)
Van der Graaf Generator — Still Life Van der Graaf Generator — Still Life
(Charisma CAS 1116, 1976, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — World Record Van der Graaf Generator — World Record
(Charisma CAS 1120, 1976, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — Godbluff Van der Graaf Generator — Godbluff
(Charisma CAS 1109, 1975, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — Pawn Hearts Van der Graaf Generator — Pawn Hearts
(Charisma CAS 1051, 1971, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — H to He Who Am the Only One Van der Graaf Generator — H to He Who Am the Only One
(Charisma CAS 1027, 1970, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other Van der Graaf Generator — The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other
(Charisma CAS 1007, 1970, LP)
Van der Graaf Generator — Aerosol Grey Machine Van der Graaf Generator — Aerosol Grey Machine
(Fontana 6430 083, 1969, LP)

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