Triumvirat

Triumvirat, a German progressive rock band from Cologne, was formed in 1969. The original lineup included Hans-Jürgen Fritz on keyboards, Werner Frangerberg on bass and vocals, and Hans Bathelt as the lyricist, drummer, and percussionist. They began their career by performing chart hits in local clubs, influenced by bands like Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Their first album, Mediterranean Tales/Across the Waters, was released in 1972 under EMI Group. The band's second album, Illusions on a Double Dimple (1974), featured collaborations with notable musicians including the Opera House Orchestra of Cologne and saxophonist Karl Drewo. In 1975, Triumvirat released Spartacus, which reached Number 27 on the Billboard charts. Following the departure of key members, including Helmut Köllen who died in 1977, the band continued with new members under the name New Triumvirat and released Pompeii (1977). Their final album, Russian Roulette, was released in 1980.

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