in September 1976. Harvey James quit Ariel abruptly later in 1976 after he was invited to join leading Australian pop group Sherbet, where he replaced founding member Clive Shakespeare. James' first recording with Sherbet was their Australian No. 1 and UK Top 5 hit "Howzat". James was replaced in Ariel by keyboard player Tony Slavich. Macara left again in October 1976 and was replaced by another former Richard Clapton Band member, Iain McLennan. The single "Disco Dilemma" was released in April 1977, just before expiration of their CBS contract, after which they signed to local independent label Image Records. They recorded the single "It's Only Love" for their new label; the song featured lead vocals from its writer Glyn Mason. Ariel announced its breakup in July 1977 and just before their CBS contract expired, the "Island Fantasy" themed farewell concert was staged on Sunday 21 August 1977 at the Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne. The show was recorded and released over the two albums Ariel Aloha in November 1977 and Live - More from Before in 1978. These two albums were subsequently reissued in 1980 as Ariel Live In Concert. Band members Mike Rudd − guitar, harmonica, lead and backing vocals (1973−8/1977, ex-Spectrum) Tim Gaze − guitar, lead and backing vocals (1973−4/1974, ex-Kahvas Jute, Tamam Shud) Harvey James − guitar, backing vocals (8/1974−3/1976) Glyn Mason − guitar, lead and backing vocals (1/1975−8/1977, ex-Chain, Jeff St John & Copperwine, Home) John Mills − keyboards (1973−4/1974, ex-Spectrum) Tony Slavich − keyboards, backing vocals (1976−8/1977, ex-Richard Clapton Band) Bill Putt − bass (1973−8/1977, ex-Spectrum) Nigel Macara − drums, backing vocals (1973−4/1974, 4-10/1976, ex-Tamam Shud) John Lee − drums, backing vocals (4/1974−4/1976) Iain McLennan − drums, backing vocals (10/1976−8/1977, ex-Richard Clapton Band) Discography Studio albums Live albums Singles References New South Wales musical groups Australian progressive rock groups