The Smoke was an English psychedelic pop group from York, active between 1965 and 1976. The band comprised Mick Rowley (lead vocals), Mal Luker (lead guitar), John "Zeke" Lund (bass), and Geoff Gill (drums). They initially performed as The Moonshots before relocating to London and rebranding as The Shots, releasing the single "Keep A Hold Of What You've Got." After a lineup change, they became The Smoke and achieved their biggest hit with "My Friend Jack," which reached No. 2 in Germany and No. 45 in the UK. The BBC banned the song due to its alleged drug references. Despite their brief chart success, The Smoke's music remains a notable example of the psychedelic rock era. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smoke?utm_source=openai))