Brian Auger was born on July 18, 1939 in London, is a jazz and rock keyboardist, who has specialised in playing the Hammond Organ. His mentor was famous organist Jimmy Smith.

In 1965 Auger formed the group Steampacket along with Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll and Rod Stewart. With Driscoll and the band Trinity he went on to produce several hit singles, notably a cover of David Ackles' Road to Cairo and Bob Dylan's This Wheel's on Fire.

In 1970 he formed Brian Auger's Oblivion Express. The Oblivion Express served to cultivate several top musicians, including future The Average White Band drummers Robbie Mackintosh and Steve Ferrone, as well as guitarist Jim Mullen.

Likewise, in 1971 he produced and appeared on Mogul Thrash's only album. Two members of the band, Roger Ball and Malcolm Duncan, would also go on to form the Average White Band.

In 1989, Brian Auger was Musical Director for the thirteen-part film retrospective series "Villa Fantastica", made for German TV.

The newly revived Oblivion Express played at the 2006 Starwood Festival, featuring Brian's son Karma Auger on drums, his daughter Savannah Auger on vocals, and Derek Frank on bass.

Likewise, in 1971 he produced and appeared on Mogul Thrash's only album. Two members of the band, Roger Ball and Malcolm Duncan, would also go on to form the Average White Band.

In 1989, Brian Auger was Musical Director for the thirteen-part film retrospective series "Villa Fantastica", made for German TV.

The newly revived Oblivion Express played at the 2006 Starwood Festival, featuring Brian's son Karma Auger on drums, his daughter Savannah Auger on vocals, and Derek Frank on bass.