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Steve Took
Rock / Psychedelic / Acoustic



London, LO
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/8/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.steve-took.co.uk
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InfluencesInfluenced by Arthur Lee/Love. Alice Cooper. Iggy Pop. J.R.R. Tolkien & More
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Record LabelCherry Red
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Steve Took

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Steve Took - 28th July, 1949 to 27th October, 1980.

Took died aged 31 when he choked on a Cocktail Cherry (and not a cherry 'pit' or stone' as you'll *still" read in some places!)

Took's Death did make it into a "TOP TEN STYLISH ROCK 'N ROLL DEATHS!"

Everyone remembers Took for working with Marc Bolan in Tyrannosaurus Rex. Took was with Bolan from the Summer of 1967 (Took was still 17 when he met 19 year-old Bolan) until the Summer of 1969 when his insistent requests that some of his songs were performed by the duo resulted in Took being sacked! Unfortunately Took was contractually obliged to do the ill-fated US tour even though he knew he was sacked! Needless to say his heart wasn't in it & he was supplied with an excess of drugs by 'da management' so Took was often 'out of his head' allowing 'da management' to cite Took's behaviour on the US as Tour as the reason for his sacking. Except of course that was crap! When Took arrived home he was still given a bill for £2000 by 'da management'. A Heck of a lot of money back in '69 - given that Tyrannosaurus Rex's first album had cost just £400 to produce!

While still in Tyrannosaurus Rex Took had worked with Syd Barrett (Took appeared on Syd's 'Ramadan' Tracks), and David Bowie (BBC Session). Took contributed Two Songs to Twink's Seminal Album 'Think Pink', and indeed Took missed his flight to the US for the Tyrannosaurus Rex Tour because of the "We've finished the 'Think Pink' album Party" the night before!

Shortly after leaving Tyrannosaurus Rex Took appeared as 'Shagrat The Vagrant' on Mick (The Deviants) Farren's First Solo Album 'Mona ...' & Took, Twink & Farren formed the First Line-Up (Mark Zero) of The Pink Fairies.

Then Took 'teamed up' with Larry Wallis & Dave Bidwell as SHAGRAT, which resulted in some Fine Acoustic Tracks. These were released on Shagrat Records on Vinyl & on the CD Lone Star on Captain Trip Records. Sadly, one of the three electric tracks comes from a scratched acetate so it sounds like it was recorded in a 'Chip Shop'. The other two Electric Tracks play SLOW!! So they sound a little like 'dirges'. If returned to their Correct Speed the True Genius of Took (and indeed Wallis) can be heard. These two tracks have never been released at their correct speed (yet)!

Took also worked with Russell Hunter, Duncan (Sandy) Sanderson. Plus Hawkwind members including Robert Calvert, Adrian Shaw, Nik Turner, Motorhead's Lemmy. While Took was 'signed up' to Bolan's ex-manager Tony Secunda he recorded some tracks with some of those named above which were 'shelved' by Secunda under the title 'Took's Ramblings'. These 'saw the light of day' in 1995 as 'The Missing Link to Tyrannosaurus Rex'. Later reissued as 'Crazy Diamond' on Angel Air. These do not show Took at his best! Took didn't trust Secunda when he found out about the 'Bolan Connection' as Took believed it was a 'scheme' to 'shaft him again'. Actually Secunda's reason for contacting Took was for Revenge on Bolan for the way Bolan had sacked him.

Took's Band 'The Horns' contained Judge Trev (Thoms) & Dino Ferari who were later recruited by Nik Turner for Inner City Unit. While Marc Bolan moved out of 'The Grove' to become a 'Glam Pop Idol', Took remained 'True to his Roots & Ideals' and was an influential Character within the 'Ladbroke Freak Community'.

So, whether you're a fan of Steve Took as Tyrannosaurus Rex's original percussionist in the late '60's ...
Or as a great lost singer-songwriter from the 1970's UK underground scene ...
Or as a face in the '70s Ladbroke Grove freak community ...
Whatever your interest in the Man and/or his Music, this is a 'pointer' to find out more about Steve Peregrin Took!

FOR MORE DETAILS OF STEVE TOOK:
'Career History'; 'Worked With', 'Sound Files'; 'Videos' & Other Sections - VISIT HIS WEB SITE NOW!!


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Jul 10 2009 11:29 PM

Finally... got around to getting around to picking up the Steve Took Horns disc (now new copies available on amazon and deepdiscount for $12 US). It's a great disc, packaging. etc. Was blown!!! away by the recreation of Ooh My Heart---Ron Tree and Judge Trev did an A+ incredible job. I'd say one of the greatest recordings in current existence of a Took tune. Necessary for any Took or even Pink Fairy fan. On top of the 4 original tracks in stunning quality/production, the Tree/Trev tunes were a big treat. These tracks really make me think that these dudes need to record a whole album of the Took songbook (same production would obviously be ideal), or at least some kind of compilation of covers by other artists. For fun I made a tracklist/wishlist, check it out and record!!! don't blow it!!!
1. Steel Abortion
2. Ooh My Heart
3. Boo! I Said Freeze
4. Strange Sister
5. Woman I Need
6. Amanda
7. Average Man
8. Too Bad
9. It's Over
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May 14 2009 4:30 PM

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Taffy





Apr 27 2009 4:31 PM

Thanks for the add and your site and Steve Took rocked.
Medusa





Apr 25 2009 12:06 PM

Really nice to being your friend!! Thank you! My artwork for you.
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Apr 2 2009 6:51 PM

Roll out of your sheets, get out on the streets there's a new day dawning!

Uncle Harry says do the Portobello Shuffle!
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Portobello Shuffle - Deviants and Pink Fairies - a forthcoming tribute CD and testimonial to Boss Goodman
For more details visit http://www.myspace.com/deviants_pinkfairies
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Keep It Together! Cosmic Boogie with the Deviants and the Pink Fairies by Rich Deakin with an introduction by Mick Farren - OUT NOW! http://www.myspace.com/keepittogetherpinkfairies
Spoonidols





Mar 24 2009 3:12 PM

Ha Ha!! Actually everyone that is in the charts needs spiking:-)
I have'nt recorded it , Only got a 4 track demo of the music, The words are still on paper, Stay tuned!!!
PS Don't go to the toilet with your drink unfinished:-(
Laserlady7





Mar 22 2009 8:09 PM

Hi there, lovely to hear from you. Great site.
The Wolf, Death and the Acorn





Mar 16 2009 11:50 PM






Kreamy 'Lectric Santa





Mar 16 2009 7:16 PM

COSMIC HEARSE - Posted our 1st obtuse 90s cd "Special magic of..." fer free -leave a comment if ya wannahttp://cosmichearse. blogspot. com/
fdmer2...psych acid-folk prog krautrock...on vinyl





Mar 14 2009 8:05 AM

Hi - thanks for the add from Fruits de Mer Records.

Hope you like what we're doing - classic sixties and seventies tracks revisited - psych, prog, acid folk, krautrock - always colour vinyl, always ludicrously limited pressings.

You're always welcome at www. myspace. com/fdmer and www. myspace. com/fdmer2

Cheers
Kreamy 'Lectric Santa





Mar 13 2009 3:04 AM

Our 1st 1990 something cd thing is here fer free if ya into our friggin psyche post punk shitte that is
http://cosmichearse. blogspot. com/2009/03/kreamy-lectric-santa. html
Spike from TAG ( A guardian of Marc's shrine)





Feb 27 2009 9:15 AM

Hi Fee
Tanx for the welcome back and good to be back as meself also lol...will check those sigs..

Much love
Spike
Sonic rock Solstice





Feb 25 2009 8:37 PM

Many thanks Steve

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Hoaxwind





Feb 17 2009 2:16 PM

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sonic rock productions





Feb 6 2009 7:16 PM

Welcome aboard the sonic rock cerebral warp drive.
Brian Sands





Feb 1 2009 12:53 AM

Bless you for keeping Steve's memory ! The pic is of myself and Marc during his Electric Warrior radio tour. I always admired the ORIGINAL Ty Rex.
LUV, Brian
ADRIAN SHAW and ROD GOODWAY





Jan 19 2009 12:13 PM

MAGIC MUSCLE remembers Steve fondly

SHINE ON xx
in memory of June Bolan





Dec 31 2008 8:37 PM

Happy New year to you! Tanx for giving us a place to remember Steve.
He was gorgeous! The best musician in heart and power!

Marion
Keep It Together! Deviants and Pink Fairies





Dec 23 2008 9:53 PM

Seasons greetings

Merry crimbo and a happy new year!


International Times Fat Freddy IT underground pres


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Checkout Portobello Shuffle - Deviants and Pink Fairies - myspace. com/deviants_pinkfairies for news of a forthcoming Deviants and Pink Fairies tribute CD featuring contributions from various British and American underground and punk legends.
Department S





Dec 22 2008 7:23 PM

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Dec 11 2008 4:45 PM

Big,big,big!
thanks for adding me to your friends.
Cheers from Italy.
Easter Coal





Nov 9 2008 4:41 PM

Thanks for the add & R.I.P Peregrin Took.
doms





Nov 2 2008 7:09 PM

Hi, thanks for the add.
Great songs here.
Best wishes.
Greetings from Bordeaux.
mark





Oct 31 2008 8:29 PM

thanks for the add

thanks for the music

thanks for the magical harmonies
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