Formed in Bristol in late 1977 and named after the British pharmaceutical giant who allegedly inoculated thousands with a toxic vaccine, the band's pioneering mix of metallic guitar, dubbed-out rhythms and shamanistic chants found its way into the bloodlines of generations on both sides of the pond. Naturally, Glaxo members later joined The Pop Group and Maximum Joy. The band split in the mid 80s but reformed a few years ago, with Tony Wrafter's son, Oscar, now on vocal, they remain as exciting a live prospect now as they did 40 years ago.
Formed in Bristol in late 1977 and named after the British pharmaceutical giant who allegedly inoculated thousands with a toxic vaccine, the band's pioneering mix of metallic guitar, dubbed-out rhythms and shamanistic chants found its way into the bloodlines of generations on both sides of the pond. Naturally, Glaxo members later joined The Pop Group and Maximum Joy. The band split in the mid 80s but reformed a few years ago, with Tony Wrafter's son, Oscar, now on vocal, they remain as exciting a live prospect now as they did 40 years ago.