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CHARLIE (UK)
John Verity: guitar, vocals
Terry Thomas: guitar, vocals
John Anderson: bass, vocals
Steve Gadd: drums
Bob Henrit: drums
Charlie started life as a rather bland soft-rock outfit but gradually
introduced harder guitar work into the material. While British rock
listeners paid little attention to them, the group found things quite
different Stateside where they enjoyed good selling and charting albums.
They packed their bags and began to spend an increasing amount of time
in the States.
Charlie's album No Second Chance fetched high airplay, and a track
'Johnny Hold Back' became a turntable favourite. They toured alongside
the Doobie Brothers on the strength of this media reaction. Lines was
recorded in 1977 and displayed clean three-part harmonies and interesting
guitar interplay.
Eugene Organ replaced the original guitarist Martin Smith and an
addition was classically trained pianist Julian Colbeck. In 1978 the
band added Shep Lonsdale, former engineer with the Doobies and one of
the first musicians to use a 'syndrum', a new synthesized drum kit. Gadd
broke his hand in a scuffle with a security guard and Londsdale was
immediately adopted by the group. The band have now split. Later albums
are superior slices of North American commercial hard rock.
Fantasy Girls (Polydor) 1976
No Second Chance (Polydor) 1977
Lines (Polydor) 1978
Fight Dirty (Polydor) 1979
Good Morning America (RCA) 1981
Here Comes Trouble (Polydor) 1982
Charlie (Mirage) 1984
CHARON (Germany)
Carsten Sprigode: vocals
Holger Wickens: guitar
Michael Cars: guitar
Eberhard Feldttahn: bass
Andreas Feldham: drums
Very cleanly produced metal with brilliant guitar interplay between the two
guitarists. They started in Hamburg in 1982 and are similar to Krokus and
Accept.
Charon (Heavy Metal) 1984
Made in Aluminium (Heavy Metal) 1986
CHASTAIN (USA)
David T. Chastain is a multi-talented guitar virtuoso from Cincinnati who
has made something of a reputation for himself by releasing a slew of
albums in quick succession. Some are solo releases and others utilize
backing bands (including CJSS), who make a sound that includes the nerve-
shattering banshee wail of female vocalist Leather. Hardly earth-shattering,
especially in an age where the guitar hero is so abundant, and one is left
with the lasting impression that, sadly, quantity has reigned over quality.
Mystery of Illusion (Shrapnel) 1985
Ruler of the Wasteland (Roadrunner) 1986
World Gone Mad (Roadrunner) 1986
Praise the Lound (Roadrunner) 1986
The 7th of Never (Roadrunner) 1987
Instrumental Variations (Roadrunner) 1987
The voice of the Cult (Roadrunner) 1988
Within the Heat (Roadrunner) 1989
For Those Who Dare (Roadrunner) 1990
CHATEAUX (UK)
Jrys Mason: vocals, bass
Tim Broughton: guitar
Chris Dodson: drums
Reasonably powerful and melodically aware, they lack strong to lift
them from the second division. Touring might provide them with the
cohesion they sadly lack. Highly Strung is definitely their best
work.
Mason departed at the end of 1986.
Chained and Desperate (Ebony) 1983
Fire Power (Ebony) 1984
Highly Strung (Ebony) 1985
CHEAP TRICK (USA)
Robin Zander: vocals, guitar
Rick Nielson: guitar
Tom Peterson: bass
Bun E. Carlos: drums
A hugely popular American pop-metal group. Nielson and Peterson
formed a band called Grim Reaper in the late 1960s. They recorded
an album in 1969 as Fuse. Various line-up changes occurred until
1972 when the band became Cheap Trick with the line-up given above.
Cheap Trick's debut album was produced by Jack Douglas in 1977.
At Budokan gave them their big break and was recorded in Japan. It
became one of the top-selling imports of all time. It was later
released around the world because of the demand. Tom Werman produced
Dream Police and the band called in one-time Beatle legend George
Martin for All Shook Up whick was recorded at Martin's studios in
London and Montserrat, and engineered by Geoff Emerick. It had a
distinct Beatleish air and pushed the group even more into the pop
fringes of metal.
Yet another 'name' producer was given the task of One on One --
Roy Thomas Baker. Tom Peterson left the band to pursue a solo career
and was replaced by Pete Comita; but Comita lasted only a short time
and Jon Brant came in for One on One.
With an increasing commercial decline failing to relinquish its
grip, Cheap Trick sunk deeper into oblivion, and the group were forced
to accept second billing status to many rival groups. Their 1987 LP
The Doctor became their lowest US charting record for ten years,
reching number 86 before plummeting off the chart completely, forcing
the band to undergo a major rethink. Central to their comeback is the
enlistment of former bassist Tom Peterson, bringing the band back to
their classic line-up. Lap of Luxury is a strategically crafted record,
crammed full of classic throwaway Cheap Trick pop and utilizing a healthy
selection of outside songs including 'The Flame', a ballad that eventually
went to the US number one position, helping to springboard them back into
public favour. 1990's Busted, despite being crafted and produced(by Ritchie
Zito) to the same blueprint as Lap of Luxury, proved less of a commercial
success, leading to speculation that Robin Zander will leave the group to
concentrate on a solo album.
Cheap Trick (Epic) 1977
In Colour (Epic) 1977
Heaven Tonight (Epic) 1978
At Budokan (Epic) 1978
Dream Police (Epic) 1979
All Shook Up (Epic) 1980
One on One (Epic) 1982
Next Position Please (Epic) 1983
Standing on the Edge (Epic) 1985
The Doctor (Epic) 1987
Lap of Luxury (Epic) 1988
Busted (Epic) 1990
CHEETAH (Australia)
Cheetah is an Australian band fronted by two sisters, Lyndsay and Chrissie
Hammond, who were born in London but emigrated with their parents at a very
early age. The band recorded their debut album with Albert Productions and
the well-known team of Vanda and Young, of AC/DC and Angel City fame. Their
album release received a mixed reception in the UK. The sisters obviously
play on their sexuality a great deal, but both maintain 'music' is at the
forefront of their intention. Their backing band is mainly ex-Midnight Flyer.
Rock 'n' Roll Women (Epic) 1982
CHEQUERED PAST (USA)
Michael Des Barres: vocals
Steve Jones: guitar
Tony Fox Sales: guitar
Nigel Harrison: bass
Clem Burke: drums
Brillantly played American rock heavily influenced by the aggression of
punk but solidly heavy metal in execution. Chequered Past had been in
existence for some time before their music was put on vinyl. They had
previously played for fun as a pick-up band in Los Angeles and all
members have long pedigrees. Des Barres was ex-Silverhead and Detective,
Steve Jones ex-Sex Pistols. Nigel Harrison and Clem Burke ex-Blondie.
During the summer of 1985 Des Barres joined Power Station as replacement
for departed vocalist Robert Palmer.
Chequered Past (EMI America) 1984
CHEVY (UK)
Martin Cure: vocals
Steve Walwyn: lead guitar, vocals
Paul Shanahan: lead guitar, vocals
Bob Poole: bass, vocals
Chas Chaplin: drums, percussion
A five-piece from Leamington Spa, Chevy supported both Alvin Lee and
Hawkwind in 1980. In the same year the album Metal for Muthas Volume
2 carried their theme tune 'Chevy', while Avatat issued a single, '
Too Much Loving', and a debut album, The Taker, with the title track
issued as a further sinle. The band is a mix of raw gutsy power and
harmony-tinged US-style rock with excursions into boogie à la Status
Quo.
The Taker (Avatar) 1980
CHILD (USA)
Teddy: vocals
Paul: guitar
Joey: keyboards
Chick: bass
Tommy: drums
Mystifying and at times totally abnormal, Child's blend of marooned heavy
rock was so far off the wall that commercial success could never be
contemplated. Mixing multitracked crescendos with bludgeoning Sabbath-style
riffs, the dilemma of which has never been solved.
Child (Jubilee) 1971
CHILLIWACK (Canada)
Bill Henderson: vocals, guitar
Ab Bryant: bass, vocals
Brian Macleod: drums
Seminal Canadian band who were among the first wave of homegrown acts
to achieve some sense of recognition outside of their native country.
The line-up throughout their existence had always been fairly flexible,
in-line with their bent for experimental musical nature but in later
years tended to focus around the line-up listed. Their early albums
fluctuated from pure pop rock in its most unadventurous form, through
explorative and progressive complexity to brual hard rock of the most
skilful kind. In the metal idiom Rockerbox is an essential, almost
classic, album featuring the line-up of Bill Henderson, Howard Froese
(vocals, guitar), Glenn Miller (bass) and Ross Turney (drums). From
Dreams, Dreams, Dreams their style altered radically and moved to a
softer, almost countryish trend. However, Breakdown in aradise heralded
a return to basics with Opus X providing a searing assault of melodic
hard rock full of biting guitars and superb vocals. This was also the
album to establish them in America following the marginal success of
Wanna Be a Star. In 1983 the band reached an impasse with their record
company and entered into a state of semi-retirement during which time
Henderson and Macleod formed the Headpins -- a project which eventually
stabilized and signalled the end of Chillwack.
Chillwack (A&M) 1971
All Over You (A&M) 1972
Chilliwack (Sire) 1974
Rockerbox (Sire) 1975
Dreams,Dreams,Dreams (Mushroom) 1976
Lights from the Valley (Mushroom) 1976
Breakdown in Paradise (Mushroom) 1978
Wanna Be a Star (Solid Gold) 1981
Opus X (Milennium) 1982
Look In Look Out (Solid Gold) 1983
Seque (Solid Gold) 1984
CHINA SKY (USA)
Ron Perry: vocals
Bobby Ingram: guitar
Richard Smith: bass
Tremendous melodic rock with the emphasis on strong songs, good playing
and dynamic vocals. The slight Southern rock hue may be the responsibility
of band leader Bobby Ingram who was once a member of the Danny Joe Brown
Band and, briefly, Molly Hatchet. Hightly recommended.
China Sky (Parc) 1988
CHROME MOLLY (UK)
Steve Hawkins: vocals
Tim Read: guitar
Nic Wastell: bass
Mark Godfrey: drums
Hard-working British band, originating from Yorkshire, whose independently
released records led them to secure a major recording contract with IRS.
The subsequent albums was a disappointing affair, showing the band to be
somewhat weak on ideas and a little rough around the edges. Extensive
gigging did force the unit to tighten considerably, and ex-Baby Tuckoo
man Andy Barrott was added as second guitarist, but the damage had been
done and fan enthusiasm waned. Steadfastly refusing to lie down, Chrome
Molly re-signed with Music For Nations and recorded the far more exciting
Slaphead. With their new-found enthusiasm and better songs the band may
yet rise Phonix-like frome the ashes to secure major-league status.
You Can't Have It All (Powerstation) 1985
Stick It Out (Powerstation) 1987
Angst (IRS) 1988
Slaphead (MFN) 1990
CINDERELLA (USA)
Tom Keifer: vocals, guitar
Jeff LaBar: guitar
Eric Brittingham: bass
Fred Coury: drums
Superstar American hard rock act who have grown from original poster
pin up status into a breathtaking unit of unchallenged musical standing.
In America the group are platinum sellers, capable of filling arenas and
huge sports facilities, but in global terms they remain little more than
an idle curiosity with only a handful of selective overseas live shows
tucked under their belt.
Formed during the early eighties and active on the Philadelphia bar
circuit the group's first break arrived when Jon Bon Jovi caughte one of
their live concerts, prompting hime to nudge his label's top excutives,
notably Derek Shulman, who signed the group to a worldwide deal in 1985.
Their debut album, although a little unfocused and showing definite signs
of direct influences from the likes of Aerosmith and AC/DC, romped home
to a platinum-plus victory, primarily on the basis of huge MTV exposure
and superb live performances supporting such acts as David Lee Roth and
mentor Jon Bon Jovi.
Their second album, Long Cold Winter, produced (as was their debut
Night Songs) by veteran Britain Andy Johns, displayed a less hard, blues
rock foundation, and although perhaps not as powerful as its predecessor,
it successfully countered original criticism that the band had no unique
style of their own. Tom Keifer's voice gelled to perfection, helping to
establish his unique rasp as one of the most identifiable sounds of modern
hard rock (his delivery is not unlike Nazareth's Dan McCaferty). Their own
arena tour followed, helping to secure Cinderella as one of the most potent
forces on the US hard rock scene. 1990's Heartbreak Station saw the band
losing some momentum.
Night Songs (Vertigo) 1986
Long Cold Winter (Vertigo) 1988
Heartbreak Station (Vertigo) 1990
CINTRON (USA)
George Cintron: guitar, vocals
Leo Green: bass, vocals
Ray Callahan: drums, vocals
A very powerful US heavy-metal trio whose guitar work is reminiscent of
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. They produced an EP in 1982, 'Cintron'.
CIRCUS OF POWER (USA)
Alex Mitchell: vocals
Ricky Beck Mahler: guitar
Gray Sunshine: bass
Ryan Maher: drums
The band hail from Alphabet City, a multi-ethnic area in New York's
Lower East Side where drug abuse is rife. The band, who are covered
in multi-coloured tattooes, are heavily criticized for their strong
interest in the drug subculture. Music is tough guitar-dominated riff
rock with similarities to The Cult, AC/DC, the Dictators and the Sex
Pistols. Despite a devoted New York fan following and some good
critical acclaim the band has yet to break above cursory levels of
attainment.
Circus of Power (RAC) 1988
vICES (RAC) 1990
CIRITH UNGOL (USA)
Tim baker:vocals
Jerry Fogle: guitar
Greg Lindstrom: guitr
Michael Flint: bass
Robert Garven: drums
Originally a five-piece, Cirith Ungol released their own label album in
1981. The album has a very nice gothic cover but has been described as
the worst heavy-metal album ever. Since that album was released the band
have improved, marginally.
Frost and Fire (Liquid Flames Records) 1981
King of the Dead (Roadrunner) 1984
One Foot in Hell (Roadrunner) 1986
CITIZEN KANE (USA)
John Croswell: vocals
Mark Anderson: guitar
Michael Burton: guitar
Paul Lee: bass
Chris Olsen: drums
Well-crafted melodic rock from this Los Angeles-based outfit. Seened to
have sunk without trace after the collapse of their record company
Rocshire in 1984.
Hot Blooded Rock (Rocshire) 1982
CLIMAX BLUES BAND (UK)
Peter Haycock: guitar, vocals
Colin Cooper: vocals, saxphone, guitar
Richard Jones: keyboards
Derek Holt: bass
John Cuffley: drums
The Climax Blues Band have been through a variety of musical phases,
from very heavy blues to ethnic acoustic swamp songs. In between they
have attempted sub-disco funk and even scored with lightweight AOR.
Their albums are rated as examples of heavy metal but not on artistic
grounds.
Climax Chicago Blues Band (Parlophone) 1969
Plays On (Parlophone) 1969
A Lot of Bottle (Harvest) 1970
Tightly Knit (Harvest) 1971
Rich Man (Harvest) 1972
FM/Live (Polydor) 1974
Sense of Direction (Polydor) 1974
Stamp Album (BTM) 1975
Gold-plated (BTM) 1976
Shine On (Sire) 1978
Real to Real (Warner Brothers) 1979
Flying the Flag (Warner Brothers) 1980
Lucky For Some (Warner Brothers) 1981
Sample and Hold (Virgin) 1983
Couldn't Get It Right (C5) 1987
Drastic Steps (Clay) 1988
CLOVEN HOOF (UK)
David Potter: vocals
Steve Rounds: guitar
Les Payne: bass
Kevin Pountney: drums
When they first appeared Cloven Hoof had a very eye-catching image
combining elements of Kiss with a raw metal sound. Following the
release of an independent EP, 'The Opening Ritual', they dispensed
with the glam image and concentrated more on their music.
Cloven Hoof (Neat) 1984
Live -- Fighting Back (Moondance) 1987
Dominator (FM) 1988
A Sultan's Ransom (FM) 1989
COBRA (USA)
Jimi Jamison: vocals
Mandy Meyer: guitar
Jeff Klaven: drums
Jack Holder: guitar
Tommy Keiser: bass
Bold American radio rock with raunchy guitar work and fine singing by
Jamison (ex-Target). Split after LP release; a wasted and much
underrated outfit. Klaven went to Krokus, Jamison to Survivor and
Meyer to Asia.
First Strike (Epic) 1983
COCKNEY REJECTS (UK)
Jefferson Turner: vocals
Micky Geggus: guitar
Vinnie Riordan: bass
Keith Warrington: drums
This band started life as one of the most aggressive punk 'boot boy'
bands and attracted mainly skinhead audiences. Their gigs often became
full-scale riots with serious political overtones. Having exhaused
this form of musical chaos the band drifted into playing heavy metal
-- the music they were allegedly brought up on. They cut The Wild
Ones, which was produced by then UFO bassist Pete Way, in 1982.
Cockney Rejects' music is very rough and raw, a mixture of Rose Tattoo
and Aerosmith. None of their provious albums were heavy metal.
The Wild Ones (AKA) 1982
Rock the Wild Side (Heavy Metal) 1984
COLD CHISEL (Australia)
Jim Barnes: vocals
Ian Moss: guitar
Don Walker: keyboards
Phil Small: bass
Steven Pestwich: drums
Australian hard rock with R'n'B tints. Cold Chisel achieved huge
popularity with Breakfast at Sweethearts in their home country
and changed style on East to a radio-bias AOR sound which attracted
worldwide attention. A good band with superb songs.
In 1986 Barnes issued a self-titled solo album on Geffen, in which
he was aided by a host of rock luminaries followed by Freight Train
Heart in 1988. The band is no more.
Cold Chisel (Atlantic) 1978
Breakfast at Sweethearts (Elektra) 1979
East (WEA) 1980
Swingshift (Elektra) 1981
Circus Animal (Polydor) 1982
Twentieth Century (Elektra) 1984
The Barking Spiders Live (Elektra) 1984
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