The Move was a seminal British rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1965, known for being one of the leading British psychedelic rock and pop groups of the late 1960s. Their lineup included Roy Wood, who would later go on to form Electric Light Orchestra, along with singer Carl Wayne, drummer Bev Bevan, bassist Chris "Ace" Kefford, and guitarist Trevor Burton. Their sound was characterised by a fusion of rock, pop, and psychedelia, which helped them achieve chart success in the UK.

Their debut single "Night of Fear" was released in 1966, beginning a series of successful chart entries over the next few years including "I Can Hear the Grass Grow," "Flowers in the Rain"—famously the first song played on BBC Radio 1—and the No. 1 hit "Blackberry Way." Over time, The Move's music evolved from the whimsy of their early singles to the more progressive and harder-edged sound of their later albums, such as "Shazam" and "Looking On," the latter of which pointed towards the heavier and more complex style that would define their successor group, ELO. Although they disbanded in 1972, The Move left a lasting imprint on the rock genre, demonstrated by the enduring appeal of their music and several reissues and live releases, such as "Live at the Fillmore 1969" and "Live at The Marquee Club 1968," which capture the vivid energy of their performances during their prime.

Genres

Beatlesque

Freakbeat

Protopunk

Latest Release

I Can Hear the Grass Grow

The Move

Single - Released October 27, 2017