Paul Griggs is a British musician from St. Albans, Hertfordshire. He first played professionally in the band The Cortinas, formed in 1963. Cortinas released one unsuccessful single in 1968 and was renamed Octopus the same year. Octopus, which included Griggs' brother Nigel, supported many well-known groups including Cream and Yes and in 1970 released one LP, Restless Night and several singles. During its existence, Octopus had several members who later joined famous groups: Drummer Brian Glascock, John Cook and Tim Reeves of Mungo Jerry, and brother Nigel Griggs and Malcolm Green, both later of New Zealand group, Split Enz. According to the Nottinghan Post, "There was a point – when Octopus cut a single and album – when it looked like fame would be theirs ... but it didn't happen." 01 - The River 02 - Summer 03 - Council Plans 04 - Restless Night 05 - Thief 06 - Queen And The Pauper 07 - I Say 08 - John's Rock 09 - Rainchild 10 - Tide 11 - Laugh At The Poor Man 12 - Girlfriend 13 - The River 14 - Thief LINK (RS) or LINK (FS)
