Druid were a 1970's progressive rock band founded in Berkhamsted (UK), active between 1971-77 initially as a trio, without keyboardist Andrew McCrorie-Shand. They entered the annual Melody Maker Rock and Folk talent contest in 1974 and won it. They were signed to the EMI label and Bob Harris produced their debut album, Towards the Sun. Much of their material bares resemblance to Yes and Genesis. On breaking up in 1977 aborting their third album, Newfoundland, founding members Dane Stevens and Neil Brewer would go on to form in 1979. Meanwhile drummer would go on to drum for in and . Andrew McCrorie-Shand would later compose the theme music for the children's TV program Telutubbies.
Members
- Ced Sharpley
- Dane
- Neil Brewer
- Andrew McCrorie-Shand
- Dane Stevens