Universe

Multinational Sci-Fi Themed Metal Collective

British heavy bluesrock band, based in Cardiff, Wales, formed in 1968 as a blues band Spoonfull. In 1970 the band changed its name to Universe. In 1971 they were touring in Norway, where they recorded and released their only album Universe (1971) as 300 copies and only a small part was sold with the official album cover. In Britain they did many college gigs supporting Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Rory Gallagher, Jethro Tull, Chicken Shack, Man, Black Sabbath and many other early 1970s bands. They eventually disbanded in 1972. Spoonfull (1968-70) & Universe (1970-72): ● Steve Finn – guitar, harmonica, piano, vocals (later in Sassafras) ● Mike Lloyd Jones – lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals (later in Shakin' Stevens And The Sunsets) ● Mike Blanche – organ, vocals ● John Healan – bass guitar, vocals ● Steve Keeley – drums, percussion, vocals (1970-72, ex-Kimla Taz) ● Rob Reynolds (3) – drums (1968-70)