The band was originally called The V.I.P.s which was renamed Art, a more fitting name for the new musical direction they were taking. Spooky Tooth was formed from Art, when Gary Wright joined in October 1967. Wright was introduced to the members of Art by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. The album Spooky Two (1969) was the last album release by the original lineup. It included the song "Better by You, Better than Me", which was covered by Judas Priest on their release Stained Class (1978).Ridley joined Humble Pie in 1969 and was replaced by Andy Leigh for the album Ceremony (1969). The experimental nature of Ceremony received mixed reviews and following its release Wright left the band. Harrison, Grosvenor and Kellie remained and recorded the album The Last Puff, with members of Joe Cocker's Grease Band. In the autumn of 1970 the band embarked on a European tour that was undertaken with line-up of Harrison, Grosvenor, Kellie, keyboardist John Hawken (ex-Nashville Teens) and bassist Steve Thompson. Harrison and Wright reformed Spooky Tooth in September 1972 with a different line-up. The best known member of these line-ups was guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones. Mike Patto replaced Harrison when they recorded The Mirror (1974). They disbanded in November 1974.
1968
Repertoire 1074/ 18 tr./65:30 min.
1969
Universal 93502/ 15 tr./63:31 min.
1969
Island 470900/ 6 tr./ 45:03 min.
1970
Universal 93504/ 11 tr./ 52 min.
1973
Repertoire 1060/ 9 tr./ 36;04 min.
1973
Repertoire 1059 / 9 tr./ 38:55 min.
1974
Line 90090/ 9 tr./ 39:39 min.
1975
Island 842688/ 13 tr./ 55:56 min.
1999
A&M 541049 / 16 tr./ 78:31 min.
Mike Harrison solo
1971
Repertoire 7043/ 8 tr./ 31:31 min.
1972
Repertoire 1015 / 6 tr./ 37:41 min.
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