Jud's Gallery

Jud's Gallery came from Offenburg (that's SSW from Baden-Baden, not far from Strasbourg). They were formed in 1971, basically as the vehicle for singer (and bassist) Jürgen "Judy" Winter, and the line-up was in a constant flux. During their three plus year history only one other member: guitarist Peter Oehler, was constant. They never had a release during their existence in the 70s. As well as some other bands like Coupla Prog for example they joined recording sessions though at the radio station SWF Baden-Baden. The result was forgotten in the archives for a long time and first released by the german Longhair Music label, digitally remastered from the original tape. The first line-up saw the additional musicians Hannes Gremminger (violin, piano), Herbert Brandmeyer (drums) and Elly Lapp (vocals). In July 1972 the five members went to the SWF studio to record the first self composed songs which were realized in one day without any overdubs or other reworking . Heavy Blues Rock and Folk affected by Gremmingers violin playing with time and spirit enough for some improvisations. JUD'S GALLERY afterwards went on tour all over in Germany with Golden Earring, Steamhammer, Pretty Things, Beggar's Opera and Alexis Korner. After a festival gig the band was invited to the SWF radio station once more. The line-up had changed in the meanwhile. With the new members Clem Winterhalter (organ) and Sibi Siebert (drums) they managed to record new songs in March 1974. Now with a more Jazz Rock and Psychedelic orientation including the long track 'Nordach'. After this positive experiences JUD'S GALLERY connected with Achim Reichel's label 'GORILLA MUSIC' with the intent to produce an album. But this project finally failed because of economical and private reasons.