THIRD EAR BAND hail from Canterbury and started out as a psychedelic band called THE GIANT SUN TROLLEY, playing long, impromptu sets in South London clubs. After one gig, almost all of the band"s equipment was stolen. So, by sheer coincidence and obvious necessity, they became an acoustic band and adopted the name THIRD EAR BAND. From 1969 to 1972, the band released three albums on the progressive Harvest label, of which "Music From Macbeth" (1972) was the best known and most commercially successful. On April 24, 1970, the Third Ear Band performed at the 2nd Essen Pop & Blues Festival. For some reason, they did not appear on the official poster for the event or in the festival program. The line-up was packed with acts like The Flock, Ekseption, ... read more