The Action
The Action | |
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| Also known as | Azoth (1968) |
| Origin | Kentish Town, North London, England |
| Genres | Blue-eyed soul, folk rock, psychedelic rock, freakbeat |
| Years active | 1963–1969 (Reunion: 2000) |
| Labels | Parlophone (UK), Capitol (US), Hansa (France) |
| Spinoff of | Sandra Barry and the Boyfriends |
| Past members | Alan "Bam" King Mike "Ace" Evans Roger Powell Reg King Peter Watson Ian Whiteman Martin Stone |
| Website | actionmightybaby.co.uk |
The Action were an English rock band of the 1960s, formed as the Boys (not the later punk rock band of the same name) in August 1963, in Kentish Town, North West London. They are also known as Azoth. Part of the mod subculture, they played soul music-influenced pop music.