On this day 19 Jan 1975, Welsh rock band Sassafras played Cardiff University following the release of their second album Wheelin’ ‘N’ ‘Dealin’ earlier in the month, their first on the Chrysalis record label.
The band was formed in South Wales in 1970 as a three-piece band with guitarist Ralph Evans, bassist Ricky John Holt and drummer Rob Reynolds. Shortly afterwards guitarist David (Dai) Shell, a Cardiff guitarist of some note, joined and became largely responsible for the tone of the band.
The band has been described as "a sort-of Welsh Fleetwood Mac/Eagles hybrid, with soaring west-coast melodies and a real roadtrip rock feel". In the early 1970s they held the record for highest number of gigs in a single year, with their 332 beating Slade by one.
We Chatted to Dai Shell recently, as mentioned Dai was a guitarist with Sassafras but has also had an amazing Career im Music Production.
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