ATLAS

Atlas was formed in 1972 by vocalist Ronnie Charles (best known as the lead singer of The Groop) with Les Gough (ex-Heart n Soul, Somebody's Image) plus English musicians drummer Terry Slade (ex-Sunshine) and ace guitarist Glen Turner, who had been an early (pre-recording) member of leading UK band Wishbone Ash. According to Ian McFarlane, Atlas was "a hard rock/boogie outfit, fitting in with contemporary English bands like Wishbone Ash, Free, Status Quo". Vernon Joyson describes their repertoire as "high powered rock with a cutting-edge courtesy of guitar ace Glen Turner" and notes that that "their material was sufficiently varied to highlight their ability and diversity''. Like Tamam Shud and Band of Light, Atlas were early signings to the newly established Australian division of the Warner corporation. Warner issued Atlas' well-regarded debut album in 1973 and lifted two fine hard rock singles "Rock 'n' Roll Wizards / Military Rag", followed by "They Don't Know / The Knowing" before the group broke up during 1974. Les Gough died in 2021.

Members

Ronnie Charles (vocals), Terry Slade (drums), Glen Turner (guitar), Les Gough (bass)

SINGLES 
''Rock And Roll Wizards / Military Rag'' 1973 Reprise
''They Don't Know / The Knowing'' 1974 Reprise 

ALBUMS 

'Atlas' 1973 Reprise

References

http://www.milesago.com/artists/atlas.htm