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Soft Machine

Soft Machine is a British group, pioneers of Canterbury scene, jazz fusion, psychedelic, and progressive rock. Named in honor of William Burroughs' book "The Soft Machine." Founded in 1966 by Robert Wyatt (drums, vocals) and Kevin Ayers (bass guitar, vocals), who had previously played in the group Wilde Flowers, as well as Daevid Allen (guitars) and Mike Ratledge (keyboards), who played in the Daevid Allen Trio. The group is rightly considered one of the central formations of the Canterbury scene. During its existence, Soft Machine changed its lineup many times, as a result of which a huge number of famous musicians passed through this group.