The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Rock Legends > 1960s / 1970s > The Third Eye
Sometimes styled as Thyrd Eye and Thyrd Eye Music
Biography
Founded in 1968 by the young, dynamic sibling duo of Ron and Dawn Selby, who previously rocked Durban stages alongside bassist Mike Sauer in the band It’s a Secret. The arrival of Maurice Saul, a guitarist with Rhodesian roots, and Robbie Pavid, a drummer doubling as a percussionist for Abstract Truth, transformed the group into The Third Eye.
Blending progressive rock with psychedelic influences, The Third Eye quickly established themselves as one of South Africa’s premier progressive rock acts. Their unique sound and innovative approach to music solidified their place in the country’s rock music history, alongside legendary bands like Freedoms Children, Abstract Truth, Otis Waygood, and Suck.
Discography
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Albums
Awakening
Polydor, 277002
Searching
Polydor, 277030
Brother
Polydor, 277043
Compilation
The Third Eye
3 Albums plus 6 Bonus Tracks on 2 Discs
Singles
Fire
Troubadour, TRS-E-9129
Valley Of Sadness
Polydor, PS13
Caterpillar
Blue Jeans, B.J.24
Free
Epidemic, RASH 626
Various Artists Compilations (selected)
Super Groups Vol. 1
(Retain Your Half-Ticket)
Super Groups Vol. 2
(Brother)
Astral Daze
(Fire (single version))
Slowly From The South
(Awakening)
Inspirations
Original and popular recordings that shaped their sound
Musicians
- Ronnie Selby: Lead Guitar
- Maurice Saul: Vocals, Lead Guitar
- Dawn Selby: Piano, Hammond Organ
- Robbie Pavid: Drums
- Mike Sauer: Six String Bass
Information supplied by Tertius Louw, Andrew King, Robbie Pavid and Dawn Selby.
Research by Brian Currin.