Biography

Demons and Wizards showcased fantasy artwork matching sonic bombast.

Easy Livin became FM shorthand for early-70s UK heavy groove.

Ken Hensley keys-guitar duality steered prog hooks into headbanger territory.

High-bitrate streams reveal Leslie guitar swirl, Moog brass, and harmony walls.

New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.

At a glance

  • British rock band formed in London in 1969.
  • Demons and Wizards (1972) included The Wizard and Easy Livin among US rock-radio cuts.
  • Sold millions of albums worldwide across the 1970s progressive and hard-rock wave.