1970s

Finnish guitarist and founder of Tasavallan Presidentti

Founded: 1952

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Tony Williams reformed his Lifetime in the mid-70s with a new lineup featuring Allan Holdsworth on guitar, Alan Pasqua on keyboards and Tony Newton on bass. Marlon Graves replaced Holdsworth for the second album.

Founded: 1975

Location: New York City, New York

Rick Van Der Linden's ex-Ekseption group.

Founded: 1974

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Originally called Maiocchi and the Trip, The Trip were an Anglo-Italian band based out of Italy. Early member included Ritchie Blackmore (later of Deep Purple fame). After their first album, later albums featured more ELP-inspired music, and the keyboards of Joe Vescovi.

Founded: 1966

Location: London, England