Bandstand

Bandstand is the sixth studio album from the British progressive rock band Family. Released in 1972, it was the second and last album to chart in the United States. The album cover pictured, and was die-cut in the shape of, a Bush TV22 television set, with a black-and-white image of the band onscreen. Bandstand marked a notable change of direction for the band. Family's sound had become more mainstream and somewhat more conventional. By Roger Chapman's own admission, he and Charlie Whitney were getting more standardised in their songwriting, relying more on choruses and regular verse structure. Their sound was further conventionalised by British soul singer Linda Lewis contributing backing vocals. Roger Chapman – vocals and percussion, soprano saxophone on "Bolero Babe" Charlie Whitney – guitars, keyboards on "Dark Eyes" Poli Palmer – keyboards, vibes, flute & percussion; guitar on "Dark Eyes" John Wetton – guitars, basses, vocals Rob Townsend – drums and percussion Guest artists Linda Lewis – backing vocals on "Broken Nose" Del Newman – string arrangements