Isotope (band)

Isotope was a British jazz-rock band based around guitarist Gary Boyle.

Boyle founded the band in June 1972 and a first album, Isotope, was largely composed by keyboardist Brian Miller. Jeff Clyne was on bass and Nigel Morris was on drums. However, Clyne and Miller left in 1974 to be replaced by Hugh Hopper and Laurence Scott (b. 7 Feb 1946) respectively. After touring, this new line-up recorded Illusion.

Further touring followed and there were various personnel changes. Deep End was recorded in 1976 with two keyboardists, Zoe Kronberger and Frank Roberts. Hopper played on one track, but the bass was otherwise handled by Dan K. Brown. Morris Pert also appeared on Percussion.

Boyle subsequently focused on a solo career.

Discography

 * Isotope - 1974 (re-issued in 2011 by Cherry Red Records, Esoteric Recordings Label)
 * Illusion - 1974 (re-issued in 2011 by Cherry Red Records, Esoteric Recordings Label)
 * Deep End - 1976
 * The Best of Isotope - 1977 (Gull Records: A Division of Gull Entertainment Limited London; Distributed by PYE Records (Sales) Ltd.)
 * Live at the BBC - 2004 (Hux Records), recorded 1973 and 1974 and includes Gary Boyle solo appearances
 * Golden Section - 2008 (Cuneiform Records), recorded 1974 and 1975 and featuring Hugh Hopper throughout