Van Der Graaf Generator's debut album "The aerosol grey machine" 1969 was originally intended as a solo album by Peter Hammill. When the band signed to Charisma Records, a deal was worked out whereby the album would be released under the Van Der Graaf Generator name, in return for Mercury releasing Hammill from earlier contract. Proto-prog/psych/folk sounds, wah wah bass rhythms and lots of organ/piano, accompany Hammill's expressive vocals.<br /><br />Peter Hammill - vocals, acoustic guitar.<br />Hugh Banton - piano, organ, percussion, backing vocals.<br />Keith Ellis - wah-wah bass, backing vocals.<br />Guy Evans - drums, percussion.<br /><br />guest: Jeff Peach - flute<br /> <br />Afterwards.<br />Orthenthian St (parts 1 & 2).<br />Running back.<br />Into a game.<br />Aerosol grey machine.<br />Black smoke yen.<br />Aquarian.<br />Necromnacer.<br />Octopus.<br /><br />
