Eire Apparent - Subsequent Careers

Subsequent Careers

• Ernie Graham recorded one solo album in 1971, was briefly a member of Help Yourself in 1972 and then co-founded pub rock combo Clancy. He then gave up being a professional musician, worked on the railways, and was training to become a counsellor when he died in April 2001.
• Davy Lutton played with Heavy Jelly in 1970, Ellis (1972–73), Marc Bolan (1974–76) and assisted Chris Spedding on his 1979 Guitar Graffiti album.
• Chris Stewart became one of rock's most durable bass players and a musical partner for Frankie Miller (1975–78). Further jobs include Spooky Tooth, Joe Cocker, Jim Capaldi, Eric Burdon, Graham Bonnet, and Terry Reid.
• Henry McCullough joined Sweeney's Men and, later on, became The Grease Band's lead guitarist. From 1971 to 1973 he played with Paul McCartney and Wings, before he too spent time playing with Frankie Miller. He has also released several solo albums.
• Mick Cox formed Magnet (1969–71). Their first single in August 1969 was "Let Me Stay" / "Mr. Guy Fawkes" - both originally from the Sunrise album. He later formed his eponymous band in 1973 which included Chris Stewart (one album on Capitol Records) and played on Van Morrison's album Common One in 1983. According to Tony Brown's sleeve notes, Cox offered the tapes of a Hendrix jam-session to Peter Shertser of Red Lightin' Records, which were released as Woke Up This Morning and Found Myself Dead
• David "Tiger" Taylor later formed Anno Domini, who recorded one album, before joining The Freshmen.
• Peter Tolson played for the Pretty Things from 1970 to 1976.
• Steve Jolly joined Bobby Harrison (ex Procol Harum drummer), Pete Dennis and the late Roger Saunders in their band, Freedom.