Sassafras (band)

Sassafras
Sassafras playing at the Earl Haig, Cardiff in June 2022
Background information
OriginSouth Wales
Genres
Years active1970–2022
Labels
Members
  • Dai Shell
  • Rob Reynolds
  • Garry Davis
  • Marco James
  • Ralph Evans
  • Ray Jones
  • Ricky John Holt
  • Robert Jones
  • Terry Bennett
  • Chris Sharley

Sassafras are a rock band from South Wales first formed in 1970. They play a mix of rock and roll, progressive rock and country rock with the emphasis on vocal harmony. The use of twin guitar solos, played by original members Dai Shell and Ralph Evans, continues to be a distinctive feature of their music. The band holds the UK record for the group performing the greatest number of live gigs in a year.