Syrinx

In 1970 John Mills-Cockell, handling piano and organ duties, established the worldbeat ensemble Syrinx together with drummer-vocalist Malcolm Tomlinson, percussionist Allan Wells and saxophonist Doug Pringle. Four albums appeared under the group’s name across the decade: Syrinx in 1970, Long Lost Relatives in 1971, Neon Acclerando in 1976 and Gateway: A New Music Adventure in 1977. Although Syrinx dissolved in 1979, Mills-Cockell resurfaced the next year fronting the new venture JFC Heartbeat.