The Open Mind was an English psychedelic rock band formed in London, and active in the 1960s and 1970s.

Overview

The band was formed in 1963 by four musicians from Putney, South West London. Initially named The Apaches and formed by Tim du Feu, Mike Brancaccio and Philip Fox and their friend Ray Nye. Nye left in 1965 and another friend, Terry Schindler, joined instead. The band became The Drag Set, who released a little-known single in February 1967, "Day and Night" / "Get Out of My Way". Shortly thereafter, they changed their name to The Open Mind and in July 1969 released a self-titled LP which has since become a highly sought-after collectible. The cover artwork featured members of the band emerging from the head of an ancient Greek statue (the Charioteer of Delphi). The band, however, is best known for its druggy August 1969 single, "Magic Potion", which did not appear on the album. According to Terry Schindler, the track was banned by the BBC due to its drug references.

  • Timothy du Feu – bass guitar (born 31 May 1944, Malvern, Worcestershire, England)
  • Philip Fox – drums (born 26 August 1946, Westminster, South West London)
  • Ray Nye – guitar, vocals
  • Terry Martin, a.k.a. Terry Schindler – guitar, vocals (born 26 August 1945, Holborn, West Central London)

Discography

Singles

  • "Horses and Chariots" b/w "Before My Time" (Philips BF 1790) May 1969
  • "Magic Potion" b/w "Cast a Spell" (Philips BF 1805) August 1969

;The Drag Set

  • "Day and Night" b/w "Get Out of My Way" 7" single (Go AJ 11405) May 1967

Album

  • The Open Mind LP (Philips 7893) (July 1969)

The Open Mind was reissued on CD on the Acme Records and Second Battle labels. The two non-LP songs from the single are included as bonus tracks.

References

  • [ Allmusic entry for the Open Mind]
  • June 2001 interview with bassist Timothy du Feu