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The song "Ashes to Ashes," released in 1966 by the British beat group The Mindbenders, stands as a bittersweet milestone in the band's history. It marked their final major hit during a period of intense transition after splitting from their original frontman, Wayne Fontana. The Breakup and a New Identity

"Ashes to Ashes" followed their initial post-Fontana success and reached No. 14 on the UK charts in the autumn of 1966. ashes_to_ashes_the_mindbenders

: Eric Stewart (guitar/vocals), Bob Lang (bass), and Ric Rothwell (drums) decided to continue as "The Mindbenders." The song "Ashes to Ashes," released in 1966

: After failing to secure another Top 20 hit, the group officially split in November 1968. 14 on the UK charts in the autumn of 1966

: Eric Stewart eventually took the lessons learned from The Mindbenders and formed Strawberry Studios, which led to the creation of the legendary art-rock band 10cc .