Camel
Camel in Berlin, summer 1976. (From left) Peter Bardens, Andrew Latimer, Mel Collins, Doug Ferguson and Andy Ward.
Background information
Origin	London, England
Genre(s)	Progressive rock, symphonic rock, Canterbury scene
Years active	1971–1984, 1991–present
Label(s)	MCA, Janus, Decca, Deram, Arista, Camel Productions
Members
Andrew Latimer Colin Bass Guy LeBlanc Denis Clement
Former members
Doug Ferguson Peter Bardens Andy Ward Richard Sinclair Mel Collins Jan Schelhaas Kit Watkins Dave Stewart

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History - 1970s

Andrew Latimer (guitar), Andy Ward (drums) and Doug Ferguson (bass) had been playing as a trio called The Brew around the Guildford, Surrey area of England. They recruited Peter Bardens (keyboards) and after an initial gig to fulfill a Bardens commitment on 8th October 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland under the name of Peter Bardens' On, they changed their name to Camel and their first gig was at Waltham Forest Technical College, London supporting Wishbone Ash on 4 December. Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Memebers of The Brew, a band that later changed its name into Camel, Douglas Ferguson on the right. ... , For other places with the same name, see Guildford (disambiguation). ... This article is about the English county. ... Peter Bardens (born June 19, 1944) was one of the founding members of the British progressive rock group Camel, playing keyboards. ... This article is about the city in Northern Ireland. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In August 1972 Camel signed with MCA Records and their eponymous debut album was released six months later. The record was not a success and the band moved to Decca Records. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc. ... It has been suggested that Decca Music Group be merged into this article or section. ...

In 1974 they released their second album, the critically acclaimed Mirage on which Latimer showed he was adept on flute also. Although failing to chart at home, it gained success on the U.S. west coast, prompting a three month tour there. Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Mirage is a 1974 progressive rock album by Camel. ...

The instrumental, orchestrated concept album The Snow Goose 1975, inspired by the Paul Gallico short story of the same name, was the breakthrough which brought Camel wider attention. Gallico, who loathed smoking, thought the band were related to the cigarette brand and threatened to take legal action. Camel avoided this by adding the prefix 'Music inspired by...' to the album's cover. The album's success led to a prestigious sell out concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, with the London Symphony Orchestra in October 1975. In popular music, a concept album is an album which is unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical (Shuker 2002, p. ... The Snow Goose is the third album released by the band Camel in 1975. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Paul Gallico, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937 Paul William Gallico (July 26, 1897-July 15, 1976) was a fabulously successful U.S. novelist and short story writer. ... This article is in need of attention. ... “Albert Hall” redirects here. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

A fourth album, Moonmadness in 1976, continued the success, but was the last to feature the original line up. Mel Collins' saxophone augmented the band for the subsequent tour, beginning an eight year association. Drummer Ward was pushing for a more jazz direction and the demand for this on Ferguson led to his departure in early 1977. Moonmadness is an album released in March 1976 by Camel. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Melvyn Desmond Mel Collins (b. ... The saxophone (colloquially referred to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ...

Richard Sinclair (previously in Caravan) replaced Ferguson and this line-up released Rain Dances (1977) and Breathless (1978). The latter the last album to feature Bardens, who announced his departure before the supporting tour. He was replaced by two keyboard players: Dave Sinclair (cousin of Richard and also from Caravan) and Jan Schelhaas (who, some years later, was to join Caravan). The Sinclair cousins both left the band after the tour, replaced by Kit Watkins and Colin Bass. Richard Sinclair (born June 6, 1948 in Canterbury, England) is a progressive rock bassist, guitarist and vocalist who has been a member of several bands of the Canterbury scene. ... Caravan are an English rock/jazz band from the Canterbury area, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan. ... Rain Dances is a 1977 progressive rock album by Camel. ... Breathless is a Camel album released in 1978 featuring the following songs: Breathless Echoes Wing and a Prayer Down on the Farm Starlight Ride Summer Lightning You Make Me Smile The Sleeper Rainbows End ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... David Sinclair, better known as Dave Sinclair (born November 24, 1947 in Herne Bay, Kent, England), is a keyboardist (organ, pianos, synthesizer) who has been part of the progressive rock Canterbury Scene. ... Jan Schelhaas (born March 11th 1948 in Liverpool) is a British musician, mostly known as the keyboard player from the bands Caravan og Camel. ... Kit Watkins in 2001 Kit Watkins (born 1953 in Virginia) is a progressive-ambient-jazz recording artist based in Brattleboro, Vermont. ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ...

This line up recorded the more commercial I Can See Your House from Here (1979), an album which caused problems for the advertisers due to its irreverent cover, displaying a crucified astronaut looking at earth. Despite some fans' reservations about commercial leanings, the album concludes with a ten minute instrumental 'Ice', showcasing Latimer's lead guitar skills. I Can See Your House from Here is an album by the progressive rock band Camel, released in 1979. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ...

1980s

Camel returned to the concept album for their next recording. Nude (1981), is based on a true story about a Japanese soldier (Hiroo Onoda) found on an island many years after World War II had ended, not realising the war was over. Duncan MacKay provided most of the keyboards in lieu of Watkins and Schelhaas, who were involved in other projects, but returned for the tour. This was the first album to feature lyrics by Latimer's future wife Susan Hoover. In mid-1981, Ward stopped playing drums due to alcohol and drug abuse and Camel quietly disbanded. Years later it emerged that Ward had made a suicide attempt. Nude is a concept album released by Camel in 1981. ... This article is about a military rank. ... Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda (小野田 寛郎 Onoda Hirō; born March 19, 1922) is a former Japanese army intelligence officer trained by the Nakano School who was stationed on Lubang Island in the Philippines. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This article needs cleanup. ... Comparison of the perceived harm for various psychoactive drugs from a poll among medical psychiatrists specialized in addiction treatment[1] This article is an overview of the nontherapeutic use of alcohol and drugs of abuse. ...

Without a band, but a contract to fulfill and pressure from Decca for a 'Hit Song', Latimer was joined by an array of guest and session musicians, including David Paton, Chris Rainbow and Anthony Phillips at Abbey Road studio in early 1982. The resultant album, ironically entitled The Single Factor, was a far cry from the band's early hard rock/progressive sound, but it scraped the lower regions of the charts and enabled a successful Tenth Anniversary Tour, featuring Paton, Rainbow, Watkins, Stuart Tosh (drums) and Andy Dalby (guitar) accompanying Latimer. Legal wranglings over royalties then began with their former manager which took five years to resolve. David Paton (born 29 October 1949, in Edinburgh, Scotland) was a (mainly) bass and guitar playing member of three different bands. ... Chis Rainbow ( born Christopher Harley, November 1946 ) is a British rock singer/musician who is best known for his frequent vocal contributions to The Alan Parsons Project, starting on their 1979 Eve album through their 1987 album Gaudi. ... Anthony Ant Phillips (born December 23, 1951 in London) is an English musician, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. ... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Contested CSD candidate. ...

Ton Scherpenzeel (formerly of Dutch prog-rock band Kayak) joined Latimer as Camel's new keyboardist with Paul Burgess on drums for 1984's Stationary Traveller. Bass returned (for good) to fill the bass position for the tour, which also included Rainbow and Richie Close on backup keyboards. (Close died a few years later from Legionnaires' disease.) Keyboard player of Kayak. ... Kayak, founded during the early 1970s, was a Dutch art rock band. ... Paul Burgess (born in Manchester, England, UK in 1950) is a UK-based rock drummer, notable for his association with a wide range of British rock and folk-rock bands, most of which have sizable cult followings. ... Stationary Traveller is a studio album by Camel. ... Legionellosis is an infection caused by species of the bacterium Legionella, most notably . ...

After the release of the live Pressure Points in late 1984, Camel disappeared without trace as far as the public was concerned. Finishing the contract with Decca, Latimer was unable to interest other British record companies and eventually moved to California when the lawsuit ended (successfully for him). Pressure Points is a live album by Camel. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

1990s

After a seven year hiatus, Latimer revived the Camel name and with Bass, Burgess, Scherpenzeel and seven guests recorded the largely instrumental Dust and Dreams, a musical evocation of John Steinbeck's classic novel The Grapes of Wrath. It was released under Latimer's own label Camel Productions and, whilst according to some it was a triumphant return to their progressive roots, to others it was a disappointingly middle-of-the-road effort. Dust And Dreams is a Camel album, released in 1991. ... John Ernst Steinbeck (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was one of the best-known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century. ... This article is about the novel. ...

Mickey Simmonds played keyboards on the 1992 World comeback tour from which in 1993 a double live CD, recorded in Holland, Never Let Go, was released. In 1994, former members Bardens, Ward and D. Sinclair and former guest musician Jimmy Hastings formed Mirage: the band played numerous Camel pieces in their live set, but folded within a few years. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Jimmy Hastings (born James Brian Gordon Hastings, 12 May 1938, in Aberdeen, Scotland), is a British professional musician associated with the Canterbury scene. ... Mirage was a progressive rock offshoot from Camel in the 1990s. ...

Latimer and Hoover then wrote Harbour of Tears (nickname for Cobh (pronounced 'cove') harbour in Ireland from which many sailed off to the USA during the Potato Famine) under the Camel name, which was released in 1996. Harbour of Tears is a Studio Album by Camel. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Irish Grid Reference W793666 Statistics Province: Munster County: Elevation: 47 m (154 ft} Population (2006)  - Town:  - Rural:   6,517  6,370 Website: www. ... Bridget ODonnell and her two children during the famine The Great Famine or the Great Hunger (Irish: An Gorta Mór or An Drochshaol), known more commonly outside of Ireland as the Irish Potato Famine, is the name given to a famine in Ireland between 1845 and 1849. ...

In 1997 Camel again toured the west coast of the U.S., Japan and Europe (as they had in 1992) with Latimer supported by Bass, Foss Patterson (keyboards) and drummer Dave Stewart. The tour resulted in Coming of Age, a live double-CD and DVD. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Camel is an English progressive rock band formed in 1971. ...

In 1999 Latimer, Stewart, Bass and guest Scherpenzeel, recorded Rajaz. Set in ancient times, Rajaz was a spontaneous composition inspired by the rhythm of the camel's footsteps to help the weary travelers reach their destination. Latimer was smitten with the idea that the rhythm of the camel would help people reach their journey's end, and this album truly took Camel back to their prog-rock roots. This article is about the year. ... Rajaz is a studio album by Camel Three Wishes (6:58) Lost And Found (5:38) The Final Encore (8:07) Rajaz (8:15) Shout (5:15) Straight To My Heart (6:23) Sahara (6:44) Lawrence (10:46) Total Time: 58:06 Categories: | | | ... Rajaz is a studio album by Camel Three Wishes (6:58) Lost And Found (5:38) The Final Encore (8:07) Rajaz (8:15) Shout (5:15) Straight To My Heart (6:23) Sahara (6:44) Lawrence (10:46) Total Time: 58:06 Categories: | | | ... For other uses, see Camel (disambiguation). ...

2000s

Stewart left the band when he was offered the chance to manage a drum store in Scotland before the following live tour, to be replaced by French Canadian Denis Clement on Drums. The 2000 tour was augmented by Guy LeBlanc on keyboards. Latimer, Bass, LeBlanc and Clement then went to a tour of South America in 2001. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 2002 this quartet released A Nod and a Wink, - a reflective, mellow album, prominently featuring Latimer's flute. The album was dedicated to Peter Bardens, who died in January 2002. Also see: 2002 (number). ... A Nod and a Wink is a Camel album. ...

Following somewhat-troubled live tours of recent years, Camel Productions announced the 2003 tour to be Camel's "Farewell Tour". Guy LeBlanc had to quit shortly before going on the road due to illness to his wife, and was replaced by Tom Brislin (in the US) and Ton Scherpenzeel (European leg). The US leg of the tour was highlighted by a headline appearance at NEARfest, the world's most prestigious progressive rock festival. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tom Brislin is a New Jersey based keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter who appears regularly in the New York City area. ... The North East Art Rock Festival, or NEARfest for short, is a two-day event celebrating the resurgence of art rock and eclectic music in the United States and around the world. ...

Latimer started work on unplugged (acoustic) versions of old Camel material, but this was aborted. In 2006, Latimer accepted an invitation to audition for a guitar/vocal role on Roger Waters tour, the position eventually being filled by Dave Kilminster. Unplugged refers to musicians performing live using only acoustic instruments; that is, without plugging in amplified instruments (e. ... George Roger Waters (born September 6, 1943) is an English rock musician; singer, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and composer. ... Dave Kilminster performing in Roger Waters band at Arrow Rock Festival, June 10, 2006 Guitarist Extraordinaire Dave K was born in Bristol, UK and currently resides about fifty miles north of London with his partner, flautist and vocalist Anne-Marie Helder. ...

In October 2006 Latimer completed a move back to the UK with intentions of recording and releasing future Camel albums from his home country and completing a project started in 2003 with Andy Ward and Doug Ferguson. Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Memebers of The Brew, a band that later changed its name into Camel, Douglas Ferguson on the right. ...

In May 2007, Susan Hoover announced through the Camel Productions website and newsletter that Andrew Latimer has suffered from a progressive blood disorder Polycythaemia Vera since 1992 which has progressed to Myelofibrosis. Latimer has responded well to treatment, but suffers from fatigue. This was part of the reason why Camel ceased extensive touring. Messages of support can be sent via the official [Camel Productions] website. Myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia, also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, and primary myelofibrosis,[1] was first described in 1879 and is currently classified as a myeloproliferative disease caused by the growth and proliferation of an abnormal bone marrow stem cell, resulting in the replacement of the bone...

Susan Hoover confirmed a new studio album is intended and that they were looking into the feasibility of some brief mini-tours.

Trivia

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• Doug Ferguson is credited with duffle coat on The Snow Goose. It was used to create the sound of flapping wings and can be heard briefly on the track Epitaph.
• Mikael Åkerfeldt from the progressive metal band Opeth cites Camel as a major influence on their music, and has admitted to the introduction to Camel's song 'Never Let Go' as being somewhat taken and changed slightly for their song 'Benighted' from Still Life. Åkerfeldt also refers to the song "Ending Credits" off Opeth's Damnation album as "totally ripped off a band called Camel" on the live DVD Lamentations (Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire 2003).

• Hi-Tek's song "Music For Life" samples Camel's "Air Born".

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Band members

Most recent line-up

• Andrew Latimer - guitar, vocals, flute, recorder, keyboards, bass guitar (1971-)
• Colin Bass - bass guitar, vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar (1979-1981, 1984-)
• Denis Clement - drums, percussion (2000-)
• Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards (1984, 1991, 1999, 2003-)

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Former members

• Doug Ferguson - bass, vocals (1971-1977)
• Peter Bardens - keyboards, vocals (1971-1978)
• Andy Ward - drums, percussion (1971-1983)
• Richard Sinclair - bass, vocals (1977-1978)
• Mel Collins - saxophones, flute (1977-1979)
• Jan Schelhaas - keyboards (1979-1981)
• Kit Watkins - keyboards, flute (1979-1982)
• Paul Burgess - drums, percussion (1984-1992)
• Dave Stewart - drums, percussion (1997-2000)
• Guy LeBlanc - keyboards, vocals (2000-2003)

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Additional studio musicians

• 'Eddie' - congas on Camel
• Tony Cox - synthesizer on Camel
• Jimmy Hastings - flute on Mirage
• David Bedford - orchestral arrangements on The Snow Goose
• Martin Drover - trumpet on Rain Dances
• Malcolm Griffiths - trombone on Rain Dances
• Brian Eno - keyboards on Rain Dances
• Fiona Hibbert - harp on Rain Dances
• Dave Sinclair - keyboards on Breathless
• Phil Collins - percussion on I Can See Your House From Here
• Duncan Mackay - keyboards on Nude and The Single Factor
• Chris Green - cello on Nude
• Gasper Lawal - percussion on Nude
• Herbie Flowers - tuba on Nude
• David Paton - bass, vocals on The Single Factor and Harbour of Tears; vocals on Dust and Dreams
• Graham Jarvis - drums on The Single Factor
• Dave Mattacks - drums on The Single Factor
• Simon Phillips - drums on The Single Factor
• Anthony Phillips - guitar, keyboards on The Single Factor
• Chris Rainbow - vocals on The Single Factor and Stationary Traveller
• Haydn Bendall - keyboards on Stationary Traveller
• Francis Monkman - harpsichord synclavier on The Single Factor
• Tristian Fry - glockenspiel on The Single Factor
• Jack Emblow - accordion on The Single Factor
• Mae McKenna - vocals on Dust and Dreams and Harbour of Tears
• Christopher Bock - drums on Dust and Dreams
• Don Harriss - keyboards on Dust and Dreams
• Neil Panton - oboe on Dust and Dreams; oboe, soprano saxophone, harmonium on Harbour of Tears
• Kim Venaas - timpani, harmonica on Dust and Dreams
• John Burton - French horn on Dust and Dreams and Harbour of Tears
• Mickey Simmonds - keyboards on Harbour of Tears
• John Xepoleas - drums on Harbour of Tears
• Barry Phillips - cello on Harbour of Tears and Rajaz
• Karen Bentley - violin on Harbour of Tears
• Anita Stoneham - violin on Harbour of Tears
• Terry Carleton - drums, percussion, backing vocals on A Nod and a Wink
• JR Johnston - backing vocals on A Nod and a Wink

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Touring Musicians

1971-1976

• Andrew Latimer - Peter Bardens - Andy Ward - Doug Ferguson

1976 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Peter Bardens (born June 19, 1944) was one of the founding members of the British progressive rock group Camel, playing keyboards. ... Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Memebers of The Brew, a band that later changed its name into Camel, Douglas Ferguson on the right. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Peter Bardens - Andy Ward - Doug Ferguson - Mel Collins

1977 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Peter Bardens (born June 19, 1944) was one of the founding members of the British progressive rock group Camel, playing keyboards. ... Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Memebers of The Brew, a band that later changed its name into Camel, Douglas Ferguson on the right. ... Melvyn Desmond Mel Collins (b. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Peter Bardens - Andy Ward - Richard Sinclair - Mel Collins

1978-1979 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Peter Bardens (born June 19, 1944) was one of the founding members of the British progressive rock group Camel, playing keyboards. ... Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Richard Sinclair (born June 6, 1948 in Canterbury, England) is a progressive rock bassist, guitarist and vocalist who has been a member of several bands of the Canterbury scene. ... Melvyn Desmond Mel Collins (b. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Andy Ward - Richard Sinclair - Mel Collins - Jan Schelhaas - Dave Sinclair

1979-1981 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Richard Sinclair (born June 6, 1948 in Canterbury, England) is a progressive rock bassist, guitarist and vocalist who has been a member of several bands of the Canterbury scene. ... Melvyn Desmond Mel Collins (b. ... Jan Schelhaas (born March 11th 1948 in Liverpool) is a British musician, mostly known as the keyboard player from the bands Caravan og Camel. ... David Sinclair, better known as Dave Sinclair (born November 24, 1947 in Herne Bay, Kent, England), is a keyboardist (organ, pianos, synthesizer) who has been part of the progressive rock Canterbury Scene. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Andy Ward - Colin Bass - Jan Schelhaas - Kit Watkins

1982 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Andy Ward (born September 28, 1952 in Epsom, England) was the drummer for and a founding member of the progressive rock band Camel. ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ... Jan Schelhaas (born March 11th 1948 in Liverpool) is a British musician, mostly known as the keyboard player from the bands Caravan og Camel. ... Kit Watkins in 2001 Kit Watkins (born 1953 in Virginia) is a progressive-ambient-jazz recording artist based in Brattleboro, Vermont. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Kit Watkins - David Paton - Chris Rainbow - Stuart Tosh - Andy Dalby

1984 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Kit Watkins in 2001 Kit Watkins (born 1953 in Virginia) is a progressive-ambient-jazz recording artist based in Brattleboro, Vermont. ... David Paton (born 29 October 1949, in Edinburgh, Scotland) was a (mainly) bass and guitar playing member of three different bands. ... Chis Rainbow ( born Christopher Harley, November 1946 ) is a British rock singer/musician who is best known for his frequent vocal contributions to The Alan Parsons Project, starting on their 1979 Eve album through their 1987 album Gaudi. ... Stuart Tosh was born in Aberdeen, Scotland September 26, 1951. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Colin Bass - Paul Burgess - Chris Rainbow - Ton Scherpenzeel - Richie Close

1992 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ... Paul Burgess (born in Manchester, England, UK in 1950) is a UK-based rock drummer, notable for his association with a wide range of British rock and folk-rock bands, most of which have sizable cult followings. ... Chis Rainbow ( born Christopher Harley, November 1946 ) is a British rock singer/musician who is best known for his frequent vocal contributions to The Alan Parsons Project, starting on their 1979 Eve album through their 1987 album Gaudi. ... Keyboard player of Kayak. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Colin Bass - Paul Burgess - Mickey Simmonds

1997 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ... Paul Burgess (born in Manchester, England, UK in 1950) is a UK-based rock drummer, notable for his association with a wide range of British rock and folk-rock bands, most of which have sizable cult followings. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Colin Bass - Dave Stewart - Foss Patterson

2000-2001 Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Colin Bass - Denis Clement - Guy LeBlanc

2003 (U.S.) Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ... Guy LeBlanc (October 16, 1960) is a Canadian keyboardist and composer. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Colin Bass - Denis Clement - Tom Brislin

2003 (Europe) Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ... Tom Brislin is a New Jersey based keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter who appears regularly in the New York City area. ...

• Andrew Latimer - Colin Bass - Denis Clement - Ton Scherpenzeel

Andrew Latimer (May 17, 1947) is a British musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel (band). ... Colin Bass, also known as Sabah Habas Mustapha (born May 4, 1951 in London, UK) is a British progressive rock musician, bassist, record producer, also an active member of a prog-rock band Camel. ... Keyboard player of Kayak. ...

Discography

Albums

• 1973 - Camel
• 1974 - Mirage
• 1975 - The Snow Goose
• 1976 - Moonmadness
• 1977 - Rain Dances
• 1978 - A Live Record (live, various venues 1974, 1975, 1977)
• 1978 - Breathless
• 1979 - I Can See Your House from Here
• 1981 - Nude
• 1982 - The Single Factor
• 1984 - Stationary Traveller
• 1984 - Pressure Points (live, 11 May 1984, Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK)
• 1991 - Dust and Dreams
• 1992 - On the Road 1972 (live, venue unspecified)
• 1993 - Never Let Go (live, 05 September 1992, Enschede, NL)
• 1994 - On the Road 1982 (live, Dutch radio, 13 June 1982, Congresgebouw, Den Haag, NL)
• 1996 - Harbour of Tears
• 1997 - On the Road 1981 (live, BBC radio, 02 April 1981, Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK)
• 1998 - Coming of Age (live, 13 March 1997, Billboard, Los Angeles, USA)
• 1999 - Rajaz
• 2000 - Gods of Light '73-'75 (live, various venues)
• 2001 - The Paris Collection (live, 30 September 2000, Bataclan-Club, Paris, France). Note: CD wrongly states concert as October 30th.
• 2002 - A Nod and a Wink

For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Camel is the first studio album by English progressive rock band Camel. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Mirage is a 1974 progressive rock album by Camel. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Snow Goose is the third album released by the band Camel in 1975. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Moonmadness is an album released in March 1976 by Camel. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Rain Dances is a 1977 progressive rock album by Camel. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... A Live Record is the first live album by the progressive rock band Camel, released in 1978. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Breathless is a Camel album released in 1978 featuring the following songs: Breathless Echoes Wing and a Prayer Down on the Farm Starlight Ride Summer Lightning You Make Me Smile The Sleeper Rainbows End ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... I Can See Your House from Here is an album by the progressive rock band Camel, released in 1979. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Nude is a concept album released by Camel in 1981. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Contested CSD candidate. ... This article is about the year. ... Stationary Traveller is a studio album by Camel. ... This article is about the year. ... Pressure Points is a live album by Camel. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Dust And Dreams is a Camel album, released in 1991. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... On the Road 1972 is a live album by Camel released in 1991. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Harbour of Tears is a Studio Album by Camel. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... On the Road 1981 is a live album by Camel. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Camel is an English progressive rock band formed in 1971. ... This article is about the year. ... Rajaz is a studio album by Camel Three Wishes (6:58) Lost And Found (5:38) The Final Encore (8:07) Rajaz (8:15) Shout (5:15) Straight To My Heart (6:23) Sahara (6:44) Lawrence (10:46) Total Time: 58:06 Categories: | | | ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... A Nod and a Wink is a Camel album. ...

Compilations

• 1981 - Chameleon - The Best Of Camel
• 1986 - A Compact Compilation
• 1986 - The Collection
• 1991 - Landscapes
• 1993 - Echoes
• 1997 - Camel - Master Series (25th Anniversary Compilation)
• 2001 - Lunar Sea

Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Singles

• 1973 - Never Let Go / Curiosity
• 1975 - Flight of the Snow Goose / Rhayader
• 1975 - The Snow Goose / Freefall
• 1976 - Another Night / Lunar Sea (Live)
• 1977 - Highways of the Sun / Tell Me
• 1978 - Breathless (Sin Respiracion) / Rainbows End (Spanish)
• 1979 - Your Love is Stranger Then Mine / Neon Magic
• 1979 - Remote Romance / Rainbows End / Tell Me
• 1981 - Lies (Dutch)
• 1982 - No Easy Answer / Heroes (Canadian)
• 1982 - Selva (Dutch)
• 1984 - Long Goodbyes / Metrognome (German)
• 1984 - Cloak And Dagger Man / Pressure Points
• 1984 - Berlin Occidental (West Berlin) Stereo Version / Mono Version (Mexican)

For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ...

DVD

• 2002 - Coming Of Age (live, 13 March 1997, Billboard, Los Angeles, USA)
• 2003 - Pressure Points (live, 11 May 1984, Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK)
• 2003 - Curriculum Vitae
• 2004 - Footage
• 2005 - Footage II
• 2007 - Total Pressure (full version of 'Pressure Points' concert).
• 2007 - Moondances

Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Samples

On www.progarchives.com (Mp3)

External links

• Camel Productions, the official Camel web site
• The Camel discography from Music City
• Camel Discography
• Skylines - The Camel Website - detailed archives
• Rajaz - The Rhythm of the Camel- including a Camel fan's forum, memorabilia, Camel juke box and much much more!!
• Moonmadness
• Hypothetical interpretation of Camel art/lyrics