Atomic Rooster - Black Snake (1972)

A hard rock and progressive masterpiece by Atomic Rooster with "Black Snake" from their 1971 album In Hearing of Atomic Rooster. 🎹🔥 "Black Snake" is a song by Atomic Rooster, released in 1971 on the album In Hearing of Atomic Rooster (although the album charted into 1972 in some countries). The song was written by Vincent Crane and Pat Darnell, and it is notable for featuring Vincent Crane on lead vocals, while most of the album's other vocal tracks were sung by Pete French. Musically, "Black Snake" combines hard rock, progressive rock, and blues influences, driven by Crane's Hammond organ and the band's heavy, riff-based sound. The track reflects the darker atmosphere that characterized much of Atomic Rooster's early work. In Hearing of Atomic Rooster marked a transitional period for the band, with significant lineup changes taking place during its recording. Despite these changes, "Black Snake" remains one of the album's standout tracks and is often cited as an example of the organ-dominated style that set Atomic Rooster apart from many of their contemporaries. #AtomicRooster #BlackSnake #InHearingOfAtomicRooster #1971 #HardRock #ProgressiveRock #BluesRock #VincentCrane #PatDarnell #HammondOrgan #OrganRock #ClassicRock #VintageRock #MetalRock #RockLegends