Here & Now (band)
Here & Now are an English psychedelic/space rock band formed in early 1974. They have close connections with the band Gong and in 1977/1978 worked with Gong's Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth under the name Planet Gong . Contents 1 History 2 Discography 3 References 4 External links History The first version of the group was co-founded in London by drummer/vocalist Keith Dobson later known as "Kif Kif Le Batteur", guitarist/keyboardist José Gross, bassist Franco and others in March 1974. In 1977, Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth recruited the band to tour with them under the name Planet Gong , and this combination released a live album Live Floating Anarchy 1977 and a single "Opium for the People". These musicians played on the Live Floating Anarchy 1977 album: Prof. Steffy Sharpstrings P.A. (Stephan Lewry) Keith da Missile Bass (Keith Bailey) Kif Kif Le Batteur (Keith Dobson) Gavin Da Blitz (Gavin Allardyce) Suze Da Blooz & Anni Wombat Gilli Smyth Dingba