Formed in Melbourne in 1972by Ronnie Charles, former lead vocalist of 'The Groop' (Australian band). Atlas consisted of Les Gough (bass; Somebody's Image, Image, Heart'n'Soul) (bass; Somebody's Image, Image, Heart'n'Soul) plus English musicians Terry Slade (drums; ex-Sunshine) and ace guitarist Glen Turner (guitar), who had been an early (pre-recording) member of leading UK band Wishbone Ash. According to Ian McFarlane, Atlas was "a hard rock/boogie outfit, fitting in with contemporary English bands like Wishbone Ash, Free, Status Quo". Vernon Joyson describes their repertoire as "high powered rock with a cutting edge courtesy of guitar ace Glen Turner" and notes that that "their material was sufficiently varied to highlight their ability and diversity."
Ronnie Charles (vocals)
Les Gough (bass)
Terry Slade (drums, percussion)
Glen Turner (guitar)