There are two bands called Writing on the Wall: 1) Progressive rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (1967 until 1973). The group originally formed as 'The Jury', changing their name to Writing on the Wall in early 1968. Writing on the Wall were a Scottish rock band of the late 1960s and early 1970s who became a popular live act in the United Kingdom. changing their name to Writing on the Wall in early 1968. The band's manager, Brian Waldman, moved the group to London and let the band perform at his club, the Middle Earth. Read more on Last.fm