The V.I.P.'s were a British R&B band formed in Carlisle, England, in 1963. Emerging from the earlier group The Ramrods, they featured members such as Mike Harrison (lead vocals), Greg Ridley (bass guitar), and Keith Emerson (organ). Their music blended R&B with psychedelic rock influences, leading to the release of the album "Supernatural Fairy Tales" under the name Art in 1967. The V.I.P.'s are recognized for their contribution to the 1960s British music scene, serving as a precursor to the formation of the band Spooky Tooth. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_V.I.P.%27s_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))