Classical rock ensemble … Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. The powerful sound of this new 6-piece version of Renaissance immediately impressed both fans and critics alike. Over the next few years some members moved on to other musical projects or retired from the business. Bassist David J. Keyes was brought on board also from the Haslam band and became a part of the 2001 Renaissance tour of Japan. Classical rock ensemble formed as an outlet for a pair of ex-Yardbirds, but later driven by Annie Haslam's three-octave voice and John Tout's piano. Finally the decision to add a second keyboardist to recreate the sound of an orchestra, took the band to new heights. Band. Leave feedback, There are 7 artists/bands under the name of. Find Renaissance discography, albums and singles on AllMusic. Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. Renaissance has had a long history spanning 50 years since it’s formation in 1969. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Renaissance was originally formed in 1969 by ex-Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCarty who wanted to explore a new sound blending elements of rock, folk and classical music. They were joined by Rave Tesar on piano who was the long time keyboardist and producer for the Annie Haslam Band. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Crowning all of this was the sound of the equally unique five-octave voice of Annie Haslam. Add image After the sad untimely death of Michael Dunford in 2012, and the medical leave of David J. Keyes a few years later, two more musicians were recruited. Geoffrey Langley – Keyboards & vocals, www.renaissancetouring.com / www.facebook.com/RenaissanceTouring. Highlights of this era included three sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall with The New York Philharmonic Orchestra and a sold out concert at The Royal Albert Hall with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Chorale Society, all of which were recorded and released as ‘Live’ albums. Except for an album release (Lady From Tuscany) and a brief tour of Japan in 2001, Renaissance lay dormant until it’s 40th Anniversary in 2009. During the following decades Haslam’s solo efforts rendered several albums and tours throughout the world which included some of the classic Renaissance songs in the shows. During their great success in the 70’s the band toured extensively throughout the world in support of their numerous album releases. Join the mailing list Read Full Biography. Drummer, Frank Pagano with his impressive resume and long time affiliation with Tesar and Keyes, was the logical choice to fill that spot. Renaissance is a progressive rock band that hails from England. Be a part of Renaissance 50th Anniversary High-Definition Concert Film. Frank Pagano – Drums, percussion & vocals Rave Tesar – Keyboards They have a very individual sound that is somewhat similar to that of Fleetwood Mac, but a little bit less mainstream. Formed in spring 1969, the … 14 more photos, Add image Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. Leo Traversa – Bass & vocals He also participated in the 2001 Renaissance Japan tour as well as two tours in Brazil with Annie Haslam. Annie Haslam – Lead Vocalist