Brian Auger, jazz and rock keyboardist is 71 today.
Things you possible didn't know about Brian, that he :
* in 1965 Auger formed the group 'The Steampacket', along with Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll, Vic Briggs and Rod Stewart.
* with Julie and the band, 'Trinity', he went on to record several hit singles, notably a cover version of David Ackles' 'Road to Cairo':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozjXTagz75Q&feature=related
and Bob Dylan's 'This Wheel's on Fire':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJZ435EAPco&feature=related
* in 1969 they appeared performing in the USA on the nationally telecast '33⅓ Revolutions Per Monkee'.
* in 1970 he formed 'Brian Auger's Oblivion Express', which had the future 'Average White Band' drummers Robbie McIntosh and Steve Ferrone, as well as guitarist Jim Mullen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I1TSBRbYGE
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