The Incredible String Band was a psychedelic folk band that formed in 1966 and continued until 1974. The original band came together when Robin Williamson and Clive Palmer recruited Mike Heron into the band and the band took up residency at a folk club run by Clive Palmer called Clive's in Sauchiehall Street Glasgow in early 1966. The trio recorded their debut self titled album for Elektra records in 1966 and the album won the Melody maker Folk album of the year award that year. Shortly after recording their debut album, Clive Palmer left the band. Heron and Williamson decided to continue as a duo but they were soon augmented by Pentangle bassist Danny Thompson and Williams's girlfriend Christina"Licorice" McKechnie. McKechnie would go on to be a full time member of the band alongside Williamson and Heron.