Fat Mattress were an English folk rock band that formed in Folkestone in 1968. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Noel Redding, during his time as bassist for The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and vocalist Neil Landon, the band was completed by multi-instrumentalist Jim Leverton and drummer Eric Dillon. The band released two albums – "Fat Mattress" and "Fat Mattress II" – before splitting up in 1970.
Noel Redding, along with three other musicians, formed a folk rock band named Fat Mattress in 1968, during which time Redding was a part of the JImi Hendrix Experience, banging away on the drums, but Fat Mattress still managed to release two albums before breaking up in 1971