Artist: Groundhogs
Genre: Blues Rock
The Groundhogs were a British blues rock band formed in 1963, led by guitarist and vocalist Tony McPhee. Initially a straightforward blues outfit, they evolved into one of Britain's most innovative and heavy blues-rock bands of the early 1970s. Their classic lineup produced influential albums like 'Thank Christ for the Bomb,' 'Split,' and 'Who Will Save the World?' which showcased McPhee's distinctive guitar work and the band's progressive approach to blues-based rock. The Groundhogs were known for their extended improvisations, politically charged lyrics, and powerful live performances. McPhee's guitar technique, which incorporated feedback and distortion in creative ways, influenced subsequent generations of rock guitarists. Despite never achieving massive commercial success, the band maintained a devoted following and are considered cult heroes of British blues-rock.
Groundhogs vinyl records
36 Groundhogs new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE GROUNDHOGS Who Will Save The World. (1972 UK first press 8-track LP housed in a stunning fold-out gatefold sleeve designed like a cartoon comic book by Marvels Neal Adams. The album also saw the band introducing Mellotron to their sound.The sleeve shows very little sign of wear and the vinyl is Near Mint - a superb collectors copy
£106.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Blues Obituary (2024 UK/EU limited edition 9-track LP pressed on Gold Vinyl the second studio album from The Groundhogs now slimmed to the classic three piece line up of Tony TS McPhee on guitar Pete Cruikshank on bass and Ken Pustelnik on drums. Inspired by a Yardbirds’ freak out hearing authentic Indian drumming and the magic that existed between this legendary trio ‘Blues Obituary’ is a juggernaut of riffs
£24.99 new
THE GROUNDHOGS Thank Christ For The Bomb (UK issue Italian pressed limited edition 9-track LP pressed on 160gram VIRGIN VINYL originally released on Liberty in 1970 the 4th longplayer from the heavy progressive blues trio led by TonyMcPhee presented as a concept album based around war and alienation picture sleeve
£39.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Thank Christ For The Bomb (1989 BGO issue of the classic 1970 9-track LP the fourth longplayer from the heavy progressive blues trio led by Tony McPhee glossy picture sleeve. The cover has minimal storage wear and the vinyl shows a few light cosmetic hairlines nothing that would impact play BGOLP67) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Scratching The Surface (2024 UK/EU limited edition 9-track LP newly remastered and pressed on Gold Vinyl - First released in 1968 The Groundhogs extraordinary debut album is a landmark in the history of the 60s British blues movement and includes their fierce reworking of Muddy Waters Still A Fool
£24.99 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Who Will Save The World. (1972 UK first press 8-track LP housed in a stunning fold-out gatefold sleeve designed like a cartoon comic book by Marvels Neal Adams. The album also saw the band introducing Mellotron to their sound.The fold-out sleeve design is always prone to wear but this example shows some moderate age/shelf wear & the vinyl displays a few light scuffs with no real impact on play
£34.00 used