Egg

Egg were an English progressive rock band between 1969 and 1972. The band are often regarded as part of the Canterbury scene, a loose movement of progressive and psychedelic musicians, based on Stewart's later membership of Hatfield and the North and National Health, although the band have no geographical connection to Canterbury. Their music can be described as progressive rock with elements of psychedelia and chamber rock (later exemplified by the Rock In Opposition movement). They employed unusual time signatures, as reflected in songs like "Seven Is A Jolly Good Time". They also brought a humorous element to their music. Mont Campbell, the band's main composer, acknowledged the strong influence of Igor Stravinsky, which resulted in multi-part suites such as the imaginatively-titled "Symphony n°2" and "Long Piece n°3".

Links To Peel
The band did a session for Peel in 1972 and two live gigs presented by him on the radio in 1969 and 1971.

Sessions
1. Recorded: 1969-07-24. Broadcast: 13 August 1969 2. Recorded: 1972-02-22. Broadcast: 07 March 1972. Repeated: 23 May 1972
 * Seven Is A Jolly Good Time / While Growing My Hair / The Song Of Mcgillicudie The Pusillanimous Or Don't Worry James You Socks Are Hanging In The Coal Cellar
 * Germ Patrol / Wring Out The Ground Loosely Now / Ennagram

Live
Recorded at Paris Cinema: 1971-02-04. Broadcast: 14 February 1971
 * 1) A Visit To Newport Hospital
 * 2) Long Piece Three Parts (Parts 2 3 & 4)
 * 3) Unknown Title

Other Shows Played

 * None, according to available playlists