The Road are a rock, blues and folk group from London inspired by sixties and seventies acts including The Doors, Neil Young, Simon & Garfunkel, The Velvet Underground, The Band, John Denver and Bob Dylan. The music embraces independence of spirit, revolutionary coming of age and the discovery of truth through heightened creative experience. Lyrical influences and themes are inspired by the artists and poets of the beat generation. Band members are Robbie Ransom on lead vocals, guitar, keyboard and harmonica. Fred Halliday on vocals, bass and rhythm guitar, Will Philipps on lead guitar and Nick Swallow on drums. All band members are original songwriters.