Gong

Anarchic, experimental, and whimsical ensemble originally led by guitarist Daevid Allen, a founding member of the Soft Machine.

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Active

1960s - 2020s

Formed

1967 in Paris, France

Genre

Pop/Rock, Jazz

Styles

Art Rock, British Psychedelia, Canterbury Scene, Experimental Rock, Prog-Rock, Psychedelic/Garage, Space Rock, Jazz-Rock, Fusion, Experimental

Also Known As

Gong Global Family

Group Members

Daevid Allen, Didier Malherbe, Gilli Smyth, Mike Howlett, Tim Blake, Pip Pyle, Pierre Moerlen, Hansford Rowe, Allan Holdsworth, Barre Phillips, Benoit Moerlen, Bill Bruford, Bon Lozaga, Burton Greene, Charles Hayward, Christian Tritsch, Darryl Way, Dieter Gewissler, Francis Moze, Francois Chausse, Jorge Pinchevsky, Laurie Allen, Mino Cinelu, Miquette Giraudy, Mireille Bauer, Patrice Lemoine, Pete Lemer, Rachid Houari, Steve Hillage, Tasmin Smyth