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The Paupers
The Paupers formed in London in 1966 with Mick Collins on vocals and guitar, Mel Collins on bass, and Peter Williams on drums. They took their name from a...
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The Paupers formed in London in 1966 with Mick Collins on vocals and guitar, Mel Collins on bass, and Peter Williams on drums. They took their name from a French film called "Les Mauvais Garçons." Their debut album from 1967 was called "Magic People," which included the track of the same name.
They released several albums through the late 1960s and early 1970s, including "The Paupers" in 1968 and "The Book" in 1969. The lineup changed over time, with other members like drummer Tony Thomas and keyboardist Ian Henderson joining at different points.
Their music drew from folk and psychedelic elements, though record labels reportedly had trouble categorizing it. Their live shows were known for being experimental, sometimes to the point of chaos.
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