Bass player with Rory Gallagher and drummer John Wilson in a rock trio named “TASTE” 1966.
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Description: Bassist, Ireland
Known For: A membero f Irish band “Taste”
Instruments: Bass
Music Styles: Rock, Blues
Location: Ireland
Date Born: 26th June 1948
Location Born: Ireland
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
Richard McCracken
Bass player with Rory Gallagher and drummer John Wilson
in a rock trio named “TASTE” 1966.
Taste originally “The Taste” was formed in Cork, Ireland in August 1966 as a trio consisting of Rory Gallagher on guitars & vocals, Eric Kitteringham`on bass, and Norman Damery on drums.
The new line-up included:
Rory Gallagher – Guitars, vocals, saxophone, harmonica
Richard McCracken – Bass
John Wilson – Drums
In 1969 they moved to London releasing their first guitar
album that would be one of many.
Another line-up in 2006 included:
Sam Davidson – Guitars
Richard McCracken – Bass (when available)
Nicky Scott – Bass
John Wilson – Drums
The new Taste moved permanently to London where they signed with the record label Polydor. While with Polydor, Taste began touring the United States and Canada with the British supergroup Blind Faith.
The group broke up in 1971 with Gallagher going solo.