Editing Brian Auger (section)

===Brian Auger's Oblivion Express===
In 1970, he formed the [[jazz fusion]] ensemble Brian Auger's Oblivion Express shortly after abandoning the abortive "Wassenaar Arrangement" jazz rock commune in a small suburb of The Hague. Oblivion Express cultivated the talents of several notable musicians, including [[Average White Band]] drummers [[Robbie McIntosh (drummer)|Robbie McIntosh]] and [[Steve Ferrone]], as well as guitarist [[Jim Mullen]].{{Citation needed|reason=Reference needed|date=August 2024}}

According to the 13 December 1970 issue of ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'', the line up comprised Brian Auger on Keyboards, Jim Mullen on guitar, Barry Dean on bass, and Keith Bailey on drums. Another musician, saxophonist Alan Skidmore was expected to join the group in the near future.<ref>''The Baltimore Sun'', Sunday, Feb 13, 1970 - [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun/141605266/ Page 74 ''<u>Sounds Of The Seventies</u>'', Digging Velvet Underground BY MIKE JAHN]</ref>

In 1971 Auger produced and appeared on [[Mogul Thrash]]'s only album, ''[[Mogul Thrash (album)|Mogul Thrash]]''. Two members of that band, Roger Ball and [[Malcolm Duncan (musician)|Malcolm Duncan]], would go on to form the [[Average White Band]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mogul-thrash-mw0000247957/credits|title=Mogul Thrash – Mogul Thrash &#124; Credits|website= [[AllMusic]]|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Mogul-Thrash-Mogul-Thrash/release/2380610|title=Mogul Thrash – Mogul Thrash (1971, Vinyl)|access-date=14 August 2021|website=Discogs.com|year=1971 }}</ref>{{Citation needed|reason=Reference with better clarification required|date=August 2024}}