Dantalian's Chariot were a British psychedelic rock band formed in 1967,[1] led by keyboardist and bandleader Zoot Money, and also featuring Andy Summers (later of The Police).
This new group comprised Money on keyboards and vocals, Andy Summers on guitar, Pat Donaldson on bass, and Colin Allen on drums.
[1] The new band's name, Dantalian's Chariot, was suggested by publicist Jim Ramble, and was derived from references to a devil, Duke Dantalion, in the mediaeval book on witchcraft, The Lesser Key of Solomon.
Dantalian's Chariot then appeared in the low-budget movie Popdown, directed by Fred Marshall and showcasing several groups from the "Swinging London" scene, including Blossom Toes and The Idle Race.
Drummer Colin Allen went on to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Stone The Crows, and Focus, while bassist Pat Donaldson later worked with Sandy Denny, among others.
[6] The song "Madman Running Through the Fields" was covered by Eric Burdon & the Animals while both Zoot Money and Andy Summers were members of the band.