Wizzard

Wizzard was the epitome of Roy Wood's notion of magic and entertainment, formed in 1972 after Roy split from ELO (which then fell under the leadership of Jeff Lynne).

The mainstay of The Move in its heyday, Wood continued to make brilliantly catchy hit records with his new band, including; Ball Park Incident, Forever, Angel Fingers, See My Baby Jive, Rock & Roll Winter and the ubiquitous I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.

Wizzard's live shows featured Wood leaping around like some manic English king, with the rest of the band (who Wood actually employed and paid a weekly wage) dressed in equally insane costumes - angels with roller skates jostling with ageing Teddy boys.