Strawbs

Strawbs was an English rock band formed in 1964, led continuously by Dave Cousins (died 2025). Known for their folk-rock and progressive rock styles in the 1970s, the band featured early members like Sandy Denny (before she joined Fairport Convention), and Rick Wakeman (before his tenure with Yes). Originally called Strawberry Hill Boys, they began as a bluegrass group but soon shifted to original material primarily written by Cousins. They were the first UK act signed to Herb Alpert's A\&M Records