Effective period / Period of releases: 1965 - 1967

Members: Elton John, Neil Hubbard, Elton Dean, Mark Charig, Long John Baldry, Caleb Quaye, Mick Inkpen, Rex Bishop, Fred Gandy, Stuart Brown (7), Dave Murphy (23), Geoff Dyson

Bluesology was an English R&B music group formed in 1962, best remembered as being the first professional band of which Reginald Dwight – later known as Elton John – was a member. Though more a touring band than recording artists, Bluesology dissolved sometime in late 1968, having served primarily in the role of backing band to John Baldry in their final year.

Touring member chronology:
Stuart Brown (guitar, vocals: 1962 to 1967-10); Reg Dwight (keyboards, vocals: 1962 to 1968-03); Geoff Dyson (bass: 1962 to 1965-06); Mick Inkpen (drums: 1962 to 1966-04); Rex Bishop (bass: 1965-06 to 1966-04); Pat Higgs (trumpet: 1965-11 to 1967-05); Dave Murphy (saxophone: 1965-11 to 1967-05); Paul Gale (drums: 1966-05 to 1966-11); Fred Gandy (bass: 1966-05 to late 1968); Neil Hubbard (guitar 1966-06 to 1966-11); Pete Gavin (drums: 1966-11 to late 1968); Long John Baldry (vocals: 1966-12 to late 1968); Alan Walker (vocals: 1966-12 to late 1968); Marsha Hunt (vocals: 1967-05 to late 1968); Elton Dean (saxophone: 1967-05 to late 1968); (horn: 1967-05 to late 1968); Caleb Quaye (guitar, vocals: 1967-10 to 1968-03); Bernie Holland (guitar: 1968-03 to late 1968); Jimmy Horowitz (keyboards: 1968-03 to late 1968)