On March 15, 2025, Peter Farrelly, died aged 76. He was musician (bass, flute) and singer, founding member of the band The Crowd, but was best known as vocalist, bass player and flautist of Fruupp.
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Fruupp: Modern Masquerades
On November 14, 1975, “Pye” label released “Modern Masquerades”, the fourth and final Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1975, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian McDonald.
Personnel:
- Vincent McCusker – vocals, lead guitars
- John Mason – vocals, keyboards, vibes, French horn arrangements
- Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar
- Martin Foye – vocals, drums, percussion
- Ian McDonald – alto saxophone, percussion, French horn, arrangements
- Greg Bowen – trumpet
- Terry Johnes – French horns
- Barry Castle – French horns
- Frank Ryecroft – French horns
- Peter Civil – French horns
- Chris Kimsey – engineer
- Dave Hutchins – engineer assistant
- Martin Cropper – art direction
- Richard Strong – art direction
- Robert Howe – illustration
- Martin Goddard – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Vincent McCusker, except where noted.
- Misty Morning Way
- Masquerading with Dawn
- Gormenghast – John Mason
- Mystery Might
- Why
- Janet Planet – Paul Charles
- Sheba’s Song – Paul Charles
Fruupp: The Prince of Heavenly Eyes
On November 9, 1974, “Dawn” label released “The Prince of Heaven’s Eyes”, the third Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Farrelly, Stephen Houston, Vincent McCusker, and Martin Foye.
Personnel:
- Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, flute
- Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe
- Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
- Martin Foye – drums, percussion
- Roger Quested – engineer
- Paul Charles – story
- Martin Cropper – art direction
- Graham Marsh – illustration
Track listing:
All tracks by Stephen Houston, except where noted.
- It’s All Up Now
- Prince of Darkness
- Jaunting Car
- Annie Austere
- Knowing You – Vincent McCusker
- Crystal Brook – Vincent McCusker
- Seaward Sunset
- The Perfect Wish
Fruupp: Future Legends
On October 5, 1973, “Dawn” label released “Future Legends”, the debut Fruupp studio album. It was recorded in July 1973, at “Escape Studios” in Egerton, Kent, and was produced by Denis Taylor.
Personnel:
- Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
- Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe, arrangements
- Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, painting
- Martin Foye – drums, percussion
- Tony Taverner – engineer
- Michael Rennie – strings conductor
- Paul Charles – cover concept
- Marie O’Connell – inside photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Vincent McCusker, except where noted.
- Future legends
- Decision
- As Day Breaks with Dawn
- Graveyard Epistle – Vincent McCusker, Paul Charles
- Lord of the Incubus
- Olde Tyme Future
- Song for a Thought
- Future Legends
Fruupp: Seven Secrets
On April 19, 1974, “Dawn Records” label released “Seven Secrets”, the second Fruupp studio album. It was recorded in January 1974, at “Escape Studios” in Egerton, Kent, and was produced by David Lewis.
Personnel:
- Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe
- Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
- Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, artwork
- Martin Foye – drums, percussion
- David Lewis– piano
- Michael Rennie – strings conductor
- Tony Taverner – engineer
- Ruby Mazur – design, photography
- Ian Stokes – design, photography
Track listing:
- Faced with Shekinah – Stephen Houston
- Wise as Wisdom – lyrics by Paul Charles, music by Vincent McCusker
- White Eyes – lyrics by Paul Charles, music by Vincent McCusker
- Garden Lady – Vincent McCusker
- Three Spires – lyrics by Paul Charles, music by Vincent McCusker
- Elizabeth – Stephen Houston
- The Seventh Secret – Vincent McCusker
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