Roger Chapman's live chronology was relatively quiet, but the alumni story was not. Laurie Wisefield joined the Shortlist as Chapman prepared his next album; Jim Cregan contributed guitar and two co-writes to Rod Stewart's Vagabond Heart, and Rob Townsend drove the re-formed Blues Band on Fat City. Family's 1973 BBC performances also resurfaced on an archival concert CD.
Rod Stewart released Vagabond Heart in the UK. Jim Cregan played guitar and co-wrote “No Holding Back” and “If Only,” extending the central songwriting and recording role he had held in Stewart's band.
Former Wishbone Ash / Home guitarist Laurie Wisefield joins the Chapman band, featuring in the Under No Obligation studio sessions and the tour that follows (reported via chappo.com).
The Blues Band released Fat City, their first major studio statement after the group's second coming. Rob Townsend played drums in the classic five-man line-up, and the material was composed by the band.
