Tea is a seminal Swiss hard rock band formed in 1970, most notable for being the launchpad for vocalist Marc Storace before his international success with Krokus. Their sound is a sophisticated blend of hard rock, progressive structures, and bluesy foundations, typical of the high-caliber European rock scene of the mid-70s.
Signed to the prestigious Vertigo label, they shared a sonic lineage with bands like Deep Purple and Uriah Heep, characterized by prominent Hammond organ work and high-register, gravelly vocals. The band's career arc saw them evolving from straight-ahead rockers to more complex, progressive arrangements on albums like 'The Ship' (1975) and 'Tax Exile' (1976). Critically, they are regarded as one of Switzerland's most important musical exports of the era, bridging the gap between psychedelic rock and the burgeoning heavy metal movement. Their influence persists among collectors of 'Krautrock-adjacent' European hard rock and fans of Storace's later, more commercially successful work.
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