Worked as road manager for Curved Air

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Returning to England, Copeland worked as road manager for the progressive rock band Curved Air ‘s 1974 reunion tour, and then as drummer for the band during 1975 and 1976. The band kicked off with a European tour, which started poorly. Band leader Darryl Way , a notorious perfectionist, grew impatient with the struggling of his bandmates, especially novice drummer Copeland. Then, for reasons no one could pinpoint, the musicians suddenly “clicked” with each other and the band caught fire, quickly becoming a popular and acclaimed live act.