Van der Graaf Generator

Van der Graaf Generator was a seminal 1970s English progressive rock band.

The band first formed in 1967 while its members were studying at Manchester University. The three-piece was comprised of

Van der Graaf Generator was a seminal 1970s English progressive rock band.

The band first formed in 1967 while its members were studying at Manchester University. The three-piece was comprised of Peter Hammill (guitar and vocals), Nick Pearne (organ) and Chris Judge Smith (drums and wind instruments). They secured a record deal, but only one single ('The People You Were Going To') was released before they split up in mid-1969. Along the way, Pearne was replaced by Hugh Banton.