There are, at least, three bands named Quintessence: 1) A 60s/70s British psychedelic rock band. 2) A Finnish nu-soul / jazz / funk band. 3) A French black metal band.
1) A 60s/70s British 'psychedelic rock' (aka The Quintessence), formed in 1969, by flautist Raja Ram. Quintessence were an indo-prog/raga rock group from Notting Hill, London. They played a mixture of Indian ragas, progressive rock and jazz, with mystical overtones. After signing to Island Records, they released three lavishly packaged LPs: In Blissful Company (1969), Quintessence (1970), and Dive Deep (1971). They then signed with RCA for a further two: Self and Indweller (both 1972).Quintessence (2) They were well known on the festival circuit in the late 60's/early 70's, appearing at the first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1971 (and appearing in the subsequent film of the event).
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
Similar artists
Artists on air on the same radio stations and in the same genres
Quintessence members
Current members: Jake Milton, Maha Dev, Shambhu Babaji, Raja Ram, Phil Jones, Allan Mostert
Fans
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On the radio
Stations that played Quintessence in the last 30 days
- 14×
Venenos Psicodélicos
Brazil · Rock - 3×
Niche Radio 24-7 Psychedelic Rock
United States · Rock - 2×
The Prog Rock Machine
Australia · Rock - 2×
Rock and Blues Athens
Greece · Blues Rock - 1×
Dixie Rebel
Brazil · Rock - 1×
Radio Azathoth Revival
Estonia · Rock - 1×
3615 Radio
France · Rock
