The Idle Race Profile
Members:
Jeff Lynne (lead guitar, vocals/left 1970)
Greg Masters (bass guitar, vocals)
Dave Pritchard (guitar, vocals)
Roger Spencer (drums)
Mike Hopkins (vocal, guitar/joined 1970)
Dave Walker (vocal,joined 1970)
Associated Acts:
Mike Sheridan & the Nightriders
Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra
Genres:
Psychedelic Pop
Bubblegum
British Psychedelia
Formed: In 1966 in Birmingham, England
Debut Album: The Birthday Party (1968)
Did You Know:
The group disbanded in 1972