In February 1971, when the Underdogs, whom at that time consisted of Harvey
Mann, Glen Absolum and Neil Edwards, released their Wasting My Time
album, and it failed to sell in great numbers, Neil Edwards decided to leave the
group and join Human Instinct. Harvey and Glen added a new bass
guitarist, Billy Williams, and to beef up the sound, Bob Gillette was added on
saxophone. Also required was a new name, so they became the Australasian Rock
Squad. Bob Gillette had been playing with Breeze prior to joining. Billy
Williams came from Classic Affair.
In September 1971, Bob Gillette decided to become a part-time member of the
group, so they rechristened themselves Space Farm. Space Farm only
recorded one album for Zodiac. It was self-titled and released in 1972. This
album was re-issued on the Little Wing label in 1989 under the name Going
Back To Eternity.
The album was largely ignored by the public, but Space Farm continued to pull
crowds and they remained at the forefront of the underground movement until
their demise in 1973. Towards the end of the band, there had been drastic
changes within. Harvey began to forego drugs and alcohol and these changes were
reflected in his song writing and performances. After the group ended, Harvey
took a sabbatical and when he returned to the scene it was as a member of the
Krishna faith. He later joined Living Force with Glen.
Billy Williams joined Ticket and Blerta before heading to
Australia and great success in a number of Australian groups.
(source: http://www.sergent.com.au/spacefarm.html)
