From Herd to Heard, A Rock Odyssey

Meet Andy Bown – the man who's been rocking longer than some guitars have been in tune! This musical chameleon has traversed the landscape of British rock with the agility of a seasoned mountaineer, leaving an indelible mark on every peak he's conquered.

Starting with The Herd (no, not a cattle drive, but almost as loud), Andy proved he could make more noise than a herd of elephants at a disco. But why stop there? With Judas Jump, he leapt onto the stage of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, turning it into his personal psychedelic playground. Ever heard the "Tarot" theme from "Ace of Wands"? That's Andy, blending the psychedelic and progressive like a musical mixologist. It's the kind of tune that makes you wonder if your lava lamp is actually a portal to another dimension.

Fast forward to Status Quo, where Andy's not just tickling the ivories, strumming the guitar, and blowing the harmonica – he's writing hits faster than you can say "Whatever You Want" (which, by the way, he wrote. No big deal). Now, Think Like A Key Music is dusting off "Tarot" for a reissue. It's not just a rerelease; it's a time machine with a soundtrack. Groove back to the days when psychedelic was more than just a tie-dye pattern!

Andy Bown: Because some rockers don't just stand the test of time – they do a guitar solo all over it!