Gong is a Franco-British rock band formed by Australian musician Daevid Allen. Other notable band members include Tim Blake, Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage, Francis Moze, Mike Howlett and Pierre Moerlen. Others who have, albeit briefly, played in Gong include Bill Bruford, Brian Davison, Don Cherry and Chris Cutler.