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The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown

Arthur Brown from Bravo magazine, 1968

Arthur Brown

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown are an English rock band formed by singer Arthur Brown in 1967. The original band included Vincent Crane (Hammond organ and piano), Drachen Theaker (drums), and Nick Greenwood (bass). This early incarnation were noted for Crane's organ and brass arrangements and Brown's powerful, wide ranging operatic voice. Brown was also notable for his unique stage persona such as extreme facepaint and burning helmet.

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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. I AM THE GOD OF HELLFIRE!

One of the most remarkable singles in a year full of remarkable music, 1968's “Fire” was unlike most anything else on the radio. Backed with malevolent swirls of organ and brass punctuating a hard-driving arrangement, the operatic vocals of Arthur Brown made quite an impression on listeners. Opening

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