This multi-talented West Midlands group gained international success in the late 1960s and early 1970s, particularly in the USA where they attracted a large following. In Britain, they are remembered mostly for some memorable and ground-breaking singles and albums that scored high chart placings during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Jim Capaldi - drums, percussion, vocals. Born August 24, 1944. Dave Mason - guitar, bass, sitar, mellotron, vocals, until 1969. Born May 10, 1944. Steve Winwood - keyboards, guitar, bass, vocals. Born May 12, 1948. Chris Wood - flute, saxophone, keyboards, vocals. Born June 24, 1944, died July 12, 1983. Jim Gordon - drums, 1971-1972. Rick Grech - bass, 1971-1972. Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, 1971-1974. Roger Hawkins - drums, 1972-1974. David Hood - bass, 1972-1974. Rosco Gee - bass, from 1974.
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