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: Their first single without Fontana, "A Groovy Kind of Love," became a global smash, reaching No. 2 in both the UK and US.

: Eric Stewart (guitar/vocals), Bob Lang (bass), and Ric Rothwell (drums) decided to continue as "The Mindbenders." ashes_to_ashes_the_mindbenders

: Moving away from Fontana’s pop-soul influence, the group leaned into a more sophisticated, "Beat" sound that fit the mid-60s British landscape. The Release of "Ashes to Ashes" : Their first single without Fontana, "A Groovy

: It featured a driving, slightly melancholic beat with the lush vocal harmonies that became a trademark of Eric Stewart's production style. The Release of "Ashes to Ashes" : It

🔥 : "Ashes to Ashes" represents the peak of The Mindbenders' short-lived but impactful run as a trio, serving as a bridge between 1960s Merseybeat and the sophisticated pop of the 1970s.

Despite the success of "Ashes to Ashes," the band struggled to maintain their momentum as the psychedelic era began to take hold.