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Hard Meat was a British progressive rock group formed in 1968 in Birmingham and disbanded in 1971. The band consisted of brothers Mick Dolan (guitars, lead vocals), Steve Dolan (bass, vocals), and Mick Carless (drums). They gained attention from producer Sandy Roberton, who introduced them to Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records. Hard Meat released a single titled "Rain," a cover of The Beatles' classic, paired with "Burning Up Years," but were eventually dropped from Island's roster, and their recordings went unreleased. In 1970, Hard Meat signed with Warner Brothers' UK division and released their self-titled debut album shortly thereafter. The album, along with their live performances in the UK and the USA—where they opened for acts like The Flying Burrito Brothers—earned them critical acclaim. This success led to the release of their second album, "Through A Window," at the end of 1970. However, the band broke up by early 1971, leaving behind two notable but commercially unsuccessful albums.

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