“They said that even if we sold out, we’d lose £5,000. We thought the label would cover the loss. In the end, the band paid”: Camel and a tale of two visits to the Royal Albert Hall, 43 years apart

Camel.

In the prog world, Camel are so synonymous with the Royal Albert Hall it might as well have their faces carved into its outer wall. In 2019 Andrew Latimer recalled the ups and downs of the two nights – 43 years apart – the band spent in the hallowed space.

Sometimes a band can become associated with one venue. It can be because of the number of times they’ve played there, or because of the enormous impact of their appearances. Camel’s two shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall fall into the latter category.