Biography
Mick Underwood (born Michael John Underwood on 5 September 1945; died 28 July 2024) was an English drummer remembered for co-founding Quatermass and Quatermass II. He released the solo single Earthquake at the Savoy which featured the b-side Redwatch.
Underwood was the drummer for Ian Gillan's second post-Deep Purple project; Gillan as well as the pre-Deep Purple MKII band Episode Six. Across his career, he was a member of many bands including The Herd, Quatermass and Peace (with Paul Rodgers) as well as being an accomplished session musician recording with many artists.
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Underwood released a solo single Earthquake at the Savoy which featured the b-side Redwatch co-written by fellow Gillan band-mate Bernie Tormé. Redwatch was also released on the 'free' Gillan album For Gillan Fans Only as track 3.
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