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Babe Ruth was an English rock band that formed in Hatfield, Hertfordshire in 1971. The band consisted of members Janita "Jennie" Haan (vocals), Dave Hewitt (bass), Alan Shacklock (guitar), and Ed Spevock (drums). Babe Ruth was known for their unique sound, which blended rock, jazz, and classical music. They released four albums between 1972 and 1975: "First Base," "Amar Caballero," "Babe Ruth," and "Stealin' Home." The band's biggest hit was "The Mexican," which reached number 43 on the UK Singles Chart in 1972. Despite critical acclaim, Babe Ruth never achieved commercial success on the level of their peers such as Led Zeppelin or Deep Purple. The band disbanded in 1976, but their music continued to influence subsequent generations of musicians. In particular, the band's use of classical music in a rock context was groundbreaking and has been cited as an influence on progressive rock bands such as Yes and Genesis. Lenny Kravitz covered "The Mexican" on his 1991 album, "Mama Said." Shacklock (1971 - 1972)
Babe Ruth I (1972 - 1973)
Babe Ruth II (1973 - 1974)
Babe Ruth III (1974 - 1975)
Babe Ruth IV (1975 - 1976)
Babe Ruth V(1976 - ? )
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