Van Der Graaf Generator's debut album "The aerosol grey machine" 1969 was originally intended as a solo album by Peter Hammill. When the band signed to Charisma Records, a deal was worked out whereby the album would be released under the Van Der Graaf Generator name, in return for Mercury releasing Hammill from earlier contract. Proto-progpsychfolk sounds, wah wah bass rhythms and lots of organpiano, accompany Hammill's expressive vocals.br br Peter Hammill - vocals, acoustic guitar.br Hugh Banton - piano, organ, percussion, backing vocals.br Keith Ellis - wah-wah bass, backing vocals.br Guy Evans - drums, percussion.br br guest: Jeff Peach - flutebr br Afterwards.br Orthenthian St (parts 1 & 2).br Running back.br Into a game.br Aerosol grey machine.br Black smoke yen.br Aquarian.br Necromnacer.br Octopus.