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Family

Cover Art
ca. 1968 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Dukeslodge Enterprises (publishers)
Place of origin
London (designed)

Artwork for ad for first album by Family, London, July 1968.

Family were an English rock band that formed in late 1966 and disbanded in October 1973. Their style has been characterised as progressive rock, as their sound often explored other genres, incorporating elements of styles such as folk, psychedelia, acid, jazz fusion and rock and roll.

Object details

Category
Entertainment & Leisure
Object type
Cover art
TitleFamily (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Ink on paper
Ink
Paper
Printing
Brief description
Artwork for ad for first album by Family, London, July 1968
Physical description
Artwork for ad for first album by Family, London, July 1968. Photograph of the band Family and typographic artwork of songlist and lyrics mounted on board.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27cm (Note: Measurement of mounted board)
  • Width: 37.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Family Millions have cried For millions that died For things that they strived But more millions just sighed Made excuses and lied Stood numb, stupefied With mouth open wide Wondering which side Of the fence they should ride. While I'm swept by the tide Thinking I've tried But still mystified By the rules I abide. Apart from the colour Which slowly gets duller We're all. Just so much confetti. (Typographic artwork of lyrics mounted on board)
  • "Me My Friend" - Whitney Chapman "Hey Mr. Policeman" - Whitney Grech Chapman Released on July the 5th by Reprise THe first Family album entitled "Music In A Doll's House" will be released on July the 19th. Produced by Dave Mason Executive producer John Gilbert (Typographic artwork of songlist mounted on board)
Credit line
Given by A.J. Gourvish/Bradgate Bush Ltd
Summary
Artwork for ad for first album by Family, London, July 1968.

Family were an English rock band that formed in late 1966 and disbanded in October 1973. Their style has been characterised as progressive rock, as their sound often explored other genres, incorporating elements of styles such as folk, psychedelia, acid, jazz fusion and rock and roll.
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.9-1980

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Record createdOctober 17, 2014
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1301642/family-cover-art-dukeslodge-enterprises/
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