The group from Winnenden near Stuttgart started as Nyrvana Pancake and released a very good psychedelic 7“ single in 1973.
The group from Winnenden near Stuttgart started as Nyrvana Pancake and released a very good psychedelic 7“ single in 1973. In 1974, they shortened their band name into Pancake, and instead of psychedelia they now played symphonic rock. The first Pancake LP, "Roxy elephant", was released in 1975, and the second one, "Out of the ashes", appeared in 1977. The band later veered away from their symphonic style as the people lost interest in this kind of music at the time.
Band in 1975:
Gunther Konopik - Drums, Congas, Percussion ( Vocal )
Walter Negele - Lead Guitar, 12 String
Tommy Metzger - Lead Guitar ( Vocal )
Werner Bauer - Bass,Guitar, Triangle,( Vocal )
Hampy Nerlich - Vocal
Band in 1977:
Walter Negele (guitars, vocal)
Hans Derer (drums, cymbals, percussion, vocal)
Peter Indrak (bass, violin)
Rainer Rohm (lead vocals, percussion)
Heinz Bertsch (organ, clavinet, pianos, string ensemble, synthesizer)