Caravan are an English rock band from the Canterbury area, founded in 1968 by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan. The band never achieved the great commercial success that was widely predicted for them at the beginning of their career, but they are considered a key part of the Canterbury scene of progressive rock.
Below are the five current members and the twelve former members that Wikipedia lists, with the instruments each is credited with. The source also tabulates the band’s line-ups over time, and the first of them runs from January 1968 to August 1971, with Pye Hastings on guitar. Pye Hastings is credited with guitar, vocals and bass in the member list.
Pye Hastings – Guitar, Vocals, Bass
Pye Hastings is a founding member and is credited with guitar, vocals and bass. He was one of the four former Wilde Flowers members who formed the band in 1968.
Geoffrey Richardson – Guitar, Viola, Flute, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Mandolin, Vocals
Geoffrey Richardson is a current member credited with guitar, viola, flute, violin, cello, clarinet, mandolin and vocals.
Jan Schelhaas – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Jan Schelhaas is a current member who plays keyboards and sings backing vocals.
Mark Walker – Drums, Percussion
Mark Walker is a current member on drums and percussion.
Lee Pomeroy – Bass, Backing Vocals
Lee Pomeroy is a current member on bass and backing vocals.
Richard Coughlan – Drums, Percussion
Richard Coughlan, a founder, played drums and percussion and is listed among the former members.
Richard Sinclair – Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Richard Sinclair, a founder, is credited with bass, vocals and guitar and is listed among the former members.
Dave Sinclair – Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Sinclair, a founder, is credited with keyboards and vocals and is listed among the former members.
Other Former Caravan Members
- Steve Miller – keyboards
- Stuart Evans – bass
- John G. Perry – bass, vocals, percussion
- Mike Wedgwood – bass, vocals, congas, synthesizers
- Dek Messecar – bass, backing vocals
- Doug Boyle – guitar
- Simon Bentall – percussion
- Jimmy Hastings – flute, saxophone
- Jim Leverton – bass, vocals
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Caravan? Former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan founded the band in 1968.
Where is Caravan from? The Canterbury area of England, and the band is considered a key part of the Canterbury scene of progressive rock.
Who are the current members of Caravan? Pye Hastings, Geoffrey Richardson, Jan Schelhaas, Mark Walker and Lee Pomeroy.
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