The Grease Band was a British rock group formed in 1968. Originally Joe Cocker's backing ensemble, their name was inspired by an interview with jazz musician Jimmy Smith. The group performed with Cocker at the Woodstock Festival (1969). Following Cockerâs departure, their recordings included the albums The Grease Band (1971) and Amazing Grease (1975). Their discography includes the archival release On Air (1997). Members of the group included Chris Stainton, Bruce Rowland, Alan Spenner, Neil Hubbard, and Henry McCullough. The Grease Band became inactive in 1975.