Paul Samwell-Smith

…Hurst and signed with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, former bassist of the Yardbirds, at Island Records. Working with Samwell-Smith, Stevens had the freedom to record his music the way he desired. Samwell-Smith also introduced Stevens to guitarist Alun Davies, who helped him record new music. Davies and Stevens developed a long-lasting…

drummer Jim McCarty, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, and guitarist Anthony (“Top”) Topham. Later members were Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.