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Band Bio | Band Members | Album List | Steelhouse Festival Appearances | Overall Review
Born from the British blues-rock boom of the late ‘60s, Stray are a criminally underrated force of classic rock that’s stood the test of time. Mixing psychedelia, blues, hard rock, and a bit of that London grit, Stray made waves in the ‘70s but never hit the heights they deserved. Despite that, they’ve remained cult favourites among connoisseurs of the genre – and at Steelhouse, they proved exactly why.
Still fronted by original axeman Del Bromham, Stray are living proof that vintage rock still bites.
Recommended Tracks:
Their set was a blast of vintage hard rock that felt like opening a portal to the Marquee Club era. For many on the mountain, it was their first time seeing Stray live – and judging by the horns in the air and the nodding heads of approval from the dads and grandads, they earned plenty of new fans.
“Classic rock royalty that showed the mountain where it all began.”
Stray brought riffs, passion, and history to Steelhouse. Del Bromham’s guitar tone was thick and timeless, and the whole band were clearly loving every minute of it. A masterclass in retro cool, and a great contrast to the newer blood on the bill that year.
Band Bio
Born from the British blues-rock boom of the late ‘60s, Stray are a criminally underrated force of classic rock that’s stood the test of time. Mixing psychedelia, blues, hard rock, and a bit of that London grit, Stray made waves in the ‘70s but never hit the heights they deserved. Despite that, they’ve remained cult favourites among connoisseurs of the genre – and at Steelhouse, they proved exactly why.
Still fronted by original axeman Del Bromham, Stray are living proof that vintage rock still bites.
Band Members (Steelhouse-era lineup)
Del Bromham – Guitars, Vocals (Founding Member)
Karl Randall – Drums- Pete Dyer – Vocals (often during live sets)
- Colin Kempster – Bass
Legacy lineup includes: Steve Gadd (drums), Gary Giles (bass)
Album List (Select Highlights)
- Stray (1970) – Raw, bluesy debut that started it all
- Suicide (1971) – A heavier, more complex follow-up
- Saturday Morning Pictures (1971) – Cult classic with killer melodic sensibilities
- Valhalla (2023) – Latest release, proving they still deliver the goods
Recommended Tracks:- “All In Your Mind”
- “Time Machine”
- “Suicide”
- “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue”
- “Move a Mountain”
Steelhouse Festival Appearances
- 2015
Their set was a blast of vintage hard rock that felt like opening a portal to the Marquee Club era. For many on the mountain, it was their first time seeing Stray live – and judging by the horns in the air and the nodding heads of approval from the dads and grandads, they earned plenty of new fans.
Overall Steelhouse Review
“Classic rock royalty that showed the mountain where it all began.”
Stray brought riffs, passion, and history to Steelhouse. Del Bromham’s guitar tone was thick and timeless, and the whole band were clearly loving every minute of it. A masterclass in retro cool, and a great contrast to the newer blood on the bill that year.
– Overheard at the merch tent, 1 muddy boot deep in nostalgia
