Renaissance was originally formed in London, UK, in 1969 by ex- vocalist and drummer who wanted to explore a new sound blending elements of rock, folk and classical music. Relf assumed the role of guitarist, and they were joined by bassist , keyboardist , and vocalist . This lineup recorded the first self-titled album and most of the second album, Illusion (1971). A rapid series of personnel changes followed. Guitarist and composer first appeared on Illusion. Before his departure from the band Hawken recruited new vocalist . By 1972, when the Renaissance recorded their third album, , none of the original members remained though McCarty still wrote music for the band.
By 1973 the lineup had stabilized with Haslam, Dunford, keyboardist , bassist and vocalist , and drummer . This lineup produced a string of relatively successful albums over the remainder of the decade. They had one Top 10 single in the U.K., "
Name Vars
- Michael Dunford's Renaissance
Members
- Jason Hart
- Frank Pagano
- Rob Hendry
- Mickey Simmonds
- Gavin Harrison
- John Tout
- Louis Cennamo
- Keith Relf
- Annie Haslam
- Jim McCarty
- Jane Relf
- Neil Korner
- Terry Crowe
- Michael Dunford
- Terry Slade
- Terry Sullivan
- Leo Traversa
- Peter Gosling
- David J. Keyes
- John Hawken
- Jon Camp
- Mike Taylor
- Tom Brislin
- Stephanie Adlington
- Rave Tesar
- Charles Descarfino
- Mark Lambert
- Peter Barron
- Pete Finberg
- Geoffrey Langley
- Binky Cullom
