Rock Workshop

**Rock Workshop** was a short-lived but fascinating British blues-rock collective that bubbled up in the early 1970s, blending gritty vocals, jazzy improvisation, and hard-rocking riffs. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Ray Owen and anchored by guitarist Martin Quittenton (later known for co-writing Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May”), the group carved out a raw, soulful sound that straddled blues tradition and prog-rock experimentation. Their self-titled 1971 debut album, *Rock Workshop*, showcased their loose, jam-friendly energy, but the band dissolved shortly after, leaving behind a cult following among fans of niche '70s rock.

Decades later, their work found new life through reissues like *Anthology: 1970-1971* and *The Very Last Time (Expanded Edition)*, which reintroduced their hybrid of bluesy swagger and quirky instrumental flair to crate-digging enthusiasts. Though they never broke mainstream, Rock Workshop’s fleeting collaboration remains a curious footnote in the story of British rock’s genre-blurring era.

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