the ROCK & ROLL PSYCHO CIRCUS

699 - THE CAGE

 
 
 
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WWIII, STARMEN, JESSE JAMES DUPREEZ, TILL LINDERMAN, THE VARDS, DORO, ELECTRIC GYPSEY, SOLEDRIVER, CARBON WIRE, FOGHAT, LOVEBITE, TEXES HIPPIE COALITION, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, DOLLY PARTON
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"STONE"
WWIII, STARMEN, JESSE JAMES DUPREEZ, TILL LINDERMAN, THE VARDS, DORO, ELECTRIC GYPSEY, SOLEDRIVER, CARBON WIRE, FOGHAT, LOVEBITE, TEXES HIPPIE COALITION, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, DOLLY PARTON
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" STONE"
ROCKSTORY
"(World War III (WWIII) BIOGRAPHY)"
"World War III, a heavy metal outfit was formed when Tracey Lion moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1986. He caught the attention of manager Don Arden, who signed a contract with him. With the help of Arden he began auditioning celebrity players to create the line-up of the new World War III. The chosen line-up was Jimmy Bainon Bass, Vinny Appice behind the drum Kit , and Joe Floyd, who had played with Warrior; at the time, Floyd had other obligations and Tracy G was chosen to fill Floyd's spot. In 1990, World War III released their debut self-titled album and soon thereafter began extensive touring. Vinny Appice was replaced with James Kottak, who would in turn be replaced by Mikkey Dee. Things changed when Steve Jones, the A&R Director for WWIII, tried to depict an image on the band as Nazis, which caused Lion to rebel against the label. Heavy friction and disagreements between band members began when he started a side project with George Lynch on Elektra Records. These problems weighed heavily on Lion and eventually caused him to step back and put WWIII on hold. In 2003 Lion reformed WWIII and signed with Sony Records and released their first album in 12 years, When God Turned Away. On April 18, 2004, Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain had a jam session with Lion during WWIII's concert at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California. The session was video taped and some of the scenes were placed in the music video for "Walk With Me". In the summer of 2004, original members, Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain rejoined the band. WWIII performed at the Metal Sludge concert number nine in Tarzana, California on September 18, 2004. The newly reformed WWIII with Appice, Bain, Lion, and Scaria, performed in Bakersfield, California on October 30, 2004. On April 19, 2008, the original line-up of WWIII reunited. Mandy Lion is currently writing with George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) on a full-length album. The current line-up consists of Dan McNay (Montrose), Lez Warner (The Cult) and Toni Aleman. Guest appearances include Sin Quirin (Ministry), Mitch Perry (Edgar Winter, Cher), Roy Z (Halford, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden) and others. "

698 - ROCKSTAR

 
 
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STARMEN, DOKKEN, WITHIN TEMPTATION, DORO, HEAVY LOAD, EXIT EDEN, RONNIE ATKINS, FOGHAT, GYPSEY PISTOLEROS, METELITE, VELVET TWO STRIPES, JESSE JAMES DUPREEZ, THUNDERMOTHER, TILL LINDERMAN
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"THUNDER"
STARMEN, DOKKEN, WITHIN TEMPTATION, DORO, HEAVY LOAD, EXIT EDEN, RONNIE ATKINS, FOGHAT, GYPSEY PISTOLEROS, METELITE, VELVET TWO STRIPES, JESSE JAMES DUPREEZ, THUNDERMOTHER, TILL LINDERMAN
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" THUNDER"
ROCKSTORY
"(STARMEN BIOGRAPHY)"
"STARMEN hail from Sweden and are a hard rock-band formed in 2018 consisting of Kristian Hermanson as the Red Starman on Lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Jonatan Samuelsson the Gold Starman on Bass, Andreas Lindgren, the Purple Starman on Lead guitar and the Silver Starman, John Hector on Drums. The whole concept from the beginning was just a fun idea, to make a record to all the heroes from the 70’s and 80’s classic rock-scene. Part of the tribute to the old rock icons was to create a grand gimmick around the band, were each member has their own color and wears a makeup-star on their face. The first two albums, Kiss the Sky and Welcome to my World where released in 2020 followed in 2021 with By the Grace of Rock ’n’ Roll released by Melodic Passion Records. After receiving brilliant reviews, and with their sights set on the stars, 2023 saw Starmen return with their fourth album – ”Starmenized”. Among the album’s cavalcade of hits, this melodic hard rock album takes the front seat, with self-written songs that are hard to resist, graphically packaged in a retro comic book style with a running theme that oozes superheroes and rock stars. "

697 - TRINITY

 
 
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RONNIE ATKINS, NITRATE, DEAD FEATHERS, JUDAS PRIEST, LAZY BONES, OVERLAND, ROBBIE VALENTINE, SKY EMPIRE, KINGS CROWN, WITHIN TEMPTATION, BONNAFIDE, MARTIN SIMPSON, DORO
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"DOOR"
RONNIE ATKINS, NITRATE, DEAD FEATHERS, JUDAS PRIEST, LAZY BONES, OVERLAND, ROBBIE VALENTINE, SKY EMPIRE, KINGS CROWN, WITHIN TEMPTATION, BONNAFIDE, MARTIN SIMPSON, DORO
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" DOOR"
ROCKSTORY
"(RONNIE ATKINS BIOGRAPHY)"
"Not to be confused with American country singer Rodney Atkins, Ronnie Atkins is a Danish vocalist best known for his work with the hard-edged band Pretty Maids. He was born as "Paul Christensen" on November 16, 1964, in Vejle, Denmark. He joined Pretty Maids' lineup in 1982, one year after guitarist Ken Hammer and singer John Jacobsen founded the group. With Atkins taking Jacobsen's place as the band's frontman, the band debuted in 1984 with the album Red Hot and Heavy. The album was heralded as a landmark of heavy metal music, influencing numerous bands that followed in Pretty Maids' wake. Pretty Maids continued to release albums well into the 21st century, reaching number 165 on the Billboard 200 with 1987's Future World and regularly charting in Germany with subsequent albums like 1990's Jump the Gun, 1992's Sin-Decade, 1997's Spooked, and 1999's Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Overdoing. Pretty Maids broke into the German Top 40 for the first time in 2016, when Kingmaker hit number 36. Several years later, Atkins made his solo debut with the 2021 album One Shot, which was released by Frontier Records. One Shot hit number 15 in Denmark, number 19 in Germany, and number 8 on Switzerland, giving Atkins some of the highest chart placements of his career. He continued releasing solo material with 2022's Make it Count and 2023's Trinity, the latter of which peaked at number 59 in Japan. "

696 - DESIREE

 
 
 
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RICK VITO, NIKKI SPRINGFEILD, HEAVY WATER, EUROPE, EDGE OF FOREVER, SOUL DRIVER, RAMSTEIN, DEAD FEATHERS, JUDAS PRIEST, RAINMAKER, ROLLING SONES ft LADY GAGA, NITRATE, DORO, LORD OF THE LOST, RONNIE ATKINS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"SHAKE"
RICK VITO, NIKKI SPRINGFEILD, HEAVY WATER, EUROPE, EDGE OF FOREVER, SOUL DRIVER, RAMSTEIN, DEAD FEATHERS, JUDAS PRIEST, RAINMAKER, ROLLING SONES ft LADY GAGA, NITRATE, DORO, LORD OF THE LOST, RONNIE ATKINS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" SHAKE"
ROCKSTORY
"(RICK VITO BIOGRAPHY)"
"Richard Francis (Rick) Vito (born October 13, 1949) is an American guitarist and singer. He was part of Fleetwood Mac between 1987 and 1991. Vito took over as lead guitarist after Lindsey Buckingham left the group. He is best known for his blues and slide guitar style, whose influences include Elmore James, Robert Nighthawk, B.B. King, Alvino Rey, Les Paul, George Harrison, and Keith Richards. Vito began his professional career in 1971 upon moving to Los Angeles and subsequently joining Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, also working with Todd Rundgren and Derek & The Dominoes’ Bobby Whitlock. Vito has been a featured player on Bob Seger's albums since 1986. He played the slide guitar solo on the Bob Seger song (and Chevy truck TV commercial), "Like a Rock". He was a long-standing member of Bonnie Raitt's touring band in the 1980s and 1990s. Vito also recorded and/ or performed with John Mayall, Jackson Browne, Little Richard, Roger McGuinn, Roy Orbison, Dobie Gray, John Fogerty, Stevie Nicks, Albert Collins, Dolly Parton, Maria Muldaur, Bob Seger, and many others. Vito has had ten solo CD releases and tours often in Europe and the US with his own band. He produced rockabilly singer Rosie Flores' CD, Speed of Sound. His CD/DVD production collaboration with Mick Fleetwood, Blue Again!, received a Grammy nomination in 2010. Vito is also the recipient of the W.C. Handy Blues Award. Mojo on My Side was released in Europe in 2014, and worldwide in 2015 on Delta Groove Records with two new tracks. His latest CD, Soulshaker, was released on 5 April 2019. Vito performed with the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band at Byron Bay Bluesfest over Easter 2016. He also participated in an all-star tribute to Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green at the London Palladium in February 2020. Billed as "Mick Fleetwood & Friends," the show highlighted Vito's guitar and vocals alongside of Billy Gibbons, Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, Jonny Lang, John Mayall, Christine McVie, Bill Wyman, Jeremy Spencer and more. "

695 -THE SHOWDOWN

 
 
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ALLEN-LANDE, OOMPH, ROLLING STONES, PAUL RODGERS, FIRE CHERRY, SHAKRA, ALICE COOPER, HEAVY WATER, LA CHINGA, CRASH DIET, EUROPE, STONEMILLIER INC., KKs PRIEST, RAINMAKER, NIKKI SPRINGFEILD
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"LADY"
ALLEN-LANDE, OOMPH, ROLLING STONES, PAUL RODGERS, FIRE CHERRY, SHAKRA, ALICE COOPER, HEAVY WATER, LA CHINGA, CRASH DIET, EUROPE, STONEMILLIER INC., KKs PRIEST, RAINMAKER, NIKKI SPRINGFEILD
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" LADY"
ROCKSTORY
"(COVERDALE - PAGE BIOGRAPHY)"
"Allen/Guest Artist is a set of collaborative metal supergroup projects by Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen. The first collaboration, Allen/Lande was formed in 2005 by Italian record company Frontiers, though none of the members are Italian. It takes its name from Allen and its other singer former Masterplan vocalist Jørn Lande. The project started with Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Starbreaker, Last Tribe) as producer, main instrumentalist and songwriter. Together with drummer Jaime Salazar, they released three albums: The Battle (2005), The Revenge (2007), and The Showdown (2010). In 2013, Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius) and Jami Huovinen replaced Karlsson and Salazar, leading to the album The Great Divide (2014). In 2019, Lande announced that there would be no more Allen/Lande albums, citing his own lack of enthusiasm: "Originally there was never going to be more than one Allen/Lande album from my side, but since it got popular me and Russell agreed to do another one. After this I thought maybe maximum three since it was more of a side project. After The Great Divide which was done together with Timo Tolkki, I felt it was time to call it the day. I also noticed that there were several other releases coming out with similar style but with different singers, and so the whole thing started becoming a bit too fabricated to me." Allen went forward with another collaboration, Allen/Olzon, this time with former Nightwish singer Anette Olzon. Their first album together, Worlds Apart, was released on 6 March 2020. Their second album, Army of Dreamers, was released on 9 September 2022. "

694 - SHAKE MY TREE

 
 
 
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COVERDALE - PAGE, AMALGAMA, RISING WINGS, STARBENDERS, DOMINO DRIVE, CAM COLE, METALLICA, GREAT MASTERS, ANN WILSON, BLACK STONE CHERRY, JETJRO TULL, OOMPH, LULESIC, ROLLING STONES, PAUL RODGERS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"LEAVE"
COVERDALE - PAGE, AMALGAMA, RISING WINGS, STARBENDERS, DOMINO DRIVE, CAM COLE, METALLICA, GREAT MASTERS, ANN WILSON, BLACK STONE CHERRY, JETJRO TULL, OOMPH, LULESIC, ROLLING STONES, PAUL RODGERS
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" LEAVE"
ROCKSTORY
"(COVERDALE - PAGE BIOGRAPHY)"
"Coverdale–Page is a collaboration by English singer David Coverdale and guitarist Jimmy Page. They released one single self titled album on 15 March 1993 . After completing the Liquor & Poker World Tour in September 1990, vocalist David Coverdale decided to put his band Whitesnake on indefinite hold, wanting to take a break from the music industry. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, meanwhile, had been working on the Led Zeppelin Remasters, which led to discussion with singer Robert Plant and bassist John Paul Jones about a potential reunion. Though initially interested, Plant decided to back out, feeling that a reunion might "put his solo career at risk". Wanting to work on new music, Page then began looking for a new collaborator. As both he and Coverdale were signed to Geffen Records, A&R executive John Kalodner suggested them working together. The idea was submitted to Coverdale and Page in January 1991. Coverdale and Page met at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York at the end of March 1991 for discussion which led to a writing session and were later joined by drummer Denny Carmassi and bassist Ricky Phillips to flesh out the songs; these rehearsals lasted for several months. Coverdale and Page made their first public appearance together in May 1991, when they joined Poison onstage in Reno for a rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" (1971). Critical reception towards Coverdale–Page was generally mixed; some music critics praised Coverdale and Page's partnership as a successful blend of both their respective bands. However, others viewed the collaboration as a second-rate Led Zeppelin, with many drawing unfavourable comparisons between Coverdale and Robert Plant. The album charted in 12 countries, including reaching number four in the UK and number five in the US. It was certified platinum in the US and Canada, respectively. Following a short Japanese tour in December 1993, Coverdale and Page parted ways. A reissue is tentatively scheduled for 2023, while Coverdale and Page have also discussed a potential reunion. "

693 - WE WILL

 
 
 
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JOHN SYKES, ELECTRIC BOYS, DANKO JONES, CHASED BY SHADOWS, SILVER, STARMEN, GHOST HOUNDS, AMALGAMA, ROCKET LOVE, SORM, ROLLING STONES, ELECTRIC GUITARS, THE HU, STARBENDERS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"BLACK"
JOHN SYKES, ELECTRIC BOYS, DANKO JONES, CHASED BY SHADOWS, SILVER, STARMEN, GHOST HOUNDS, AMALGAMA, ROCKET LOVE, SORM, ROLLING STONES, ELECTRIC GUITARS, THE HU, STARBENDERS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" BLACK"
ROCKSTORY
"(JOHN SYKES BAND BIOGRAPHY)"
"John James Sykes was born on 29 July 1959 and is an English guitarist, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. He has also fronted the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums. Influenced by the likes of Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore and Gary Moore, Sykes is known for his distinctive playing style, characterized by his fast alternate picking, use of pinch harmonics, and sense of melody Following a stint in the heavy metal band Tygers of Pan Tang in the early 1980s, Sykes joined Irish hard rock group Thin Lizzy for their 1983 album Thunder and Lightning. He then joined Whitesnake, with whom he recorded the multi-platinum selling 1987 album. However, Sykes was let go from the band before the record's release under acrimonious circumstances, which led to him forming his own group Blue Murder. After two albums, he embarked on a solo career. For the remainder of the 1990s and early 2000s, Sykes split his time between his solo career and a reformed Thin Lizzy, which he fronted until 2009, when he left to focus on his solo career. Sykes released his first solo album Out of My Tree in 1995 followed by Loveland in 1997. That same year he released 20th Century, a companion album to Loveland featuring heavier material. In 2000, Sykes released Nuclear Cowboy followed in 2005, with Bad Boy Live!, a live album featuring songs from his time with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Blue Murder, as well his solo material. According to a 2021 interview with guitarist Richard Fortus, Sykes auditioned for Guns N' Roses in 2009. In 2011, Sykes revealed he was forming a new band with drummer Mike Portnoy. However, in 2012 that the project, tentatively named "Bad Apple", was no longer moving forward. Sykes was "not on the same timetable" as the others and was later replaced by Richie Kotzen and group became The Winery Dogs. In 2013, Sykes revealed he was working on a new solo album. Samples from the record were released in 2014. In January 2019, it was announced that Sykes had the intent of releasing his long-delayed album which unfortunately never came to fruition. On 1 January 2021, Sykes released "Dawning of a Brand New Day", his first new song in over twenty years.This was followed up by "Out Alive" in July. In 2004, he was included on Guitar World's list of "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time". In 2006, Gibson released a limited line of John Sykes Signature Les Pauls, which were modeled after his 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom. "

692 - BLUE WATER

 
 
 
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JULIAN LAXTON BAND, STARMEN, STREET FIGHTER, S.O.R.M., VEGA, PHILL CAMBELL & THE BASTARD SONS, TITANIC, ELECTRIC BOYS, RICK SPRINGFEILD, ROLLING STONES, DEAD FEATHERS, DAKO JONES, MODERN DAY OUTLAWS, SPINAL TAP, RONNIE ROMERO
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"RAIN"
JULIAN LAXTON BAND, STARMEN, STREET FIGHTER, S.O.R.M., VEGA, PHILL CAMBELL & THE BASTARD SONS, TITANIC, ELECTRIC BOYS, RICK SPRINGFEILD, ROLLING STONES, DEAD FEATHERS, DAKO JONES, MODERN DAY OUTLAWS, SPINAL TAP, RONNIE ROMERO
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" RAIN"
ROCKSTORY
"(JULIAN LAXTON BAND BIOGRAPHY)"
"Julian Laxton has been active in the music industry for many years. He went to Rooseveldt High School and then to Damelin College. When Julian was a youngster, the American Country singer Merle Travis would visit South Africa and stayed with the Laxton family inspiring Julian to pick up a guitar. He played in a number of different bands before becoming part of the folk trio Mel, Mel & Julian alongside Mel Green and Mel Miller. From there he would move on to heavier things, becoming a member of bands Freedom’s Children and Hawk. He then formed The Julian Laxton Band releasing their first record ‘Sabre Dance’ in 1972. This was followed in 1976 with the release of the album ‘Celebrate’. Rabbitt’s Trevor Rabin and Neil Cloud would play on the album. The Stockley Sisters would do backing vocals on the song ‘Fooled Around And Fell in Love’. He became very active in the Record Production side of the industry and produced many Hit songs with Artists such as "Rabbit", "Stingray", "Margaret Singana", "Mango Groove", "Stockley Sisters" and "Lucky Dube" to mention but a few. Julian wrote many Radio, T.V. and Cinema commercials and Jingles and has won numerous local and international awards, including 2 Bronze awards in New York and a nomination for "Best International Radio Commercial". He was also the first jingle writer to compose the first totally locally produced Coca Cola commercial in S. Africa which also won a Lurie award. He was also very active in writing film scores for film and TV both locally and internationally. Some of the films include "Shaka Zulu", "Hold My Hand, I'm Dying", "Jewel Of The Gods", "Quiet Thunder", "Panga", "Final Alliance", "Purgatory", "The Evil Below", "Headhunter", "Rising Storm", "Crime Lords" and "Ubejani". "Ubejani" won "The 17 th Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film" for Best Children's Film. The film was used to open the "California Film Festival" and the "Santa Barbara Kids Film Festival". International T.V. Series he has done include 52 episodes of "Okavango", a wild life Sitcom, and 4 seasons of a wildlife documentary called "On The Loose", witch was aired on the Satellite "Travel Channel". He has also produced musical tributes and has performed in such shows as "The Legend of Clapton", "The Legend of Hendrix" and , "True Music Legends" Another project Julian developed was to re-arrange, produce and record children's nursery rhymes and lullaby's into classical format, using classical instruments, as an educational tool for babies, called "Majors For Minors". Julian Laxton sadly passed away on 9 September. A Wake will be held on Saturday 23 September st the Auckland Bowling Club. Julian will always be alive through his Music. "

691 - HORSE & SANDS

 
 
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DEAD FEATHERS, PHILL CAMBELL & THE BASTARD SONS, STEELHAMMER, PRIMAL FEAR, ECLIPSE, CAM COLE, CINDY ALTER, STARMEN, STICHED UP HEART, GHOST HOUNDS, ALL FOR METAL, STREET FIGHTER, ROLLING STONES, TITABIC, S.O.R.M.
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"SUGAR"
DEAD FEATHERS, PHILL CAMBELL & THE BASTARD SONS, STEELHAMMER, PRIMAL FEAR, ECLIPSE, CAM COLE, CINDY ALTER, STARMEN, STICHED UP HEART, GHOST HOUNDS, ALL FOR METAL, STREET FIGHTER, ROLLING STONES, TITABIC, S.O.R.M.
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" SUGAR"
ROCKSTORY
"(DEAD FEATHERS BIOGRAPHY)"
"Dead Feathers is a rock group born several years ago from the minds of Tony Wold (guitar) and Rob Rodak (bass) under the name Nostalgia. Joining them on vocals is Marissa Welu , Tim Snyder on Rhythm Guitar and Joel Castanon behind the drum kit Influenced mostly by classic rock band, but do stray into more modern music from time to time Based out of Chicago, IL, Dead Feathers has proven themselves to be a band with exceeding potential and lasting appeal since day one. Building off of the success of their 2019 debut album "All is Lost", Dead Feathers has been gaining a growing fan base across North America and overseas through ambitious touring and supporting acts like Kikagaku Moyo, All them Witches, SLIFT, and many more in their home city. During that time, they have established their name and carved a debut full-length album and the anticipation of their sophomore album "Full Circle '' soon to be released in 2023. Their live shows, filled with sensual and thunderous energy on stage, have put concert goers under their spell. Brought on by the soulful and emotional vocals from Marissa Allen combined with The fuzz and reverb backed guitars, ever flowing bass lines, and booming drums, Dead Feathers sets a mood which has been crafted with the skill and artistry they've come to be known for. While Dead Feathers has been compared to various classic bands such as Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother & the Holding Company, and Frumpy, along with modern acts like Blues Pills, Black Mountain, and Graveyard, they bring a style and songwriting that is exclusively their own. "

690 - SOMETHING ON MY MIND

 
 
 
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TITANIC, RICK SPRINGFIELD, VANDENBERG, U.D.O. AIRSTRIKE, LILIAC, GHOST HOUNDS, PRIMAL FEAR, WITHIN TEMPTATION, FEUERSWANZ, CAM COLE, STEELHAMMER, RUFFYUNZ, THE HU, PHILL CAMBELL & THE BASTARD SONS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
"LOSE"
TITANIC, RICK SPRINGFIELD, VANDENBERG, U.D.O. AIRSTRIKE, LILIAC, GHOST HOUNDS, PRIMAL FEAR, WITHIN TEMPTATION, FEUERSWANZ, CAM COLE, STEELHAMMER, RUFFYUNZ, THE HU, PHILL CAMBELL & THE BASTARD SONS
"TOP 11 COUNTDOWN WITH "
" LOSE"
ROCKSTORY
"(TITANIC BIOGRAPHY)"
"Titanic was a rock band active from 1969 to 2014. The group formed in Norway in 1969. Its members were Kenny Aas (organ & bass guitar), Kjell Asperud (percussion & vocal), John Lorck (drums), Janne Løseth (guitar & vocal) and Roy Robinson (lead singer) and, for a time, John Williamson. Janne Løseth was the band's primary songwriter and Roy Robinson its main lyricist. In October 1971, Titanic reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart, with their instrumental track, in the style of Santana named "Sultana" . The band relocated to the south of France and released Macumba in 1973 with Helge Groslie on keyboards. It reached number one in Spain. Sliding Down Again was released in 1974 and Buckshee Woman the following year. The band dissolved in 1979. Janne Løseth started a solo career, releasing singles including "Take Me Down" (bw. "Nobody's Man"), and "I Wished I Was a Poet" (bw. "Dancing Girl"), which featured his operatic vocal, and then became the lead singer for the French electronic band Space, best known for its 1977 album and single Magic Fly. In 1991, Løseth and Robinson reformed Titanic and recorded the album Lower the Atlantic. The album was re-released as Heart of Rock in 1993. However this Titanic reunion was short lived. In 2006, Løseth reformed Titanic with three additional members: Mick Walker, Phil Wilton, and Didier Blum. Roy Robinson later joined and this quintet released the single "I'm the Law" in the same year. Their album Ashes and Diamonds was released on 20 February 2009 in Europe. In late 2009, Robinson sustained a stroke and left the band to recover. Løseth assumed the lead vocals. Robinson and Walker were replaced by new members Chris Kleiner and Jean-Pierre Sjoberg. They played live concerts until 2013. During their latter days the band relocated to Switzerland. In September 2014, it was announced that the band was discontinued. Original singer Roy Robinson died on 8 June 2015. The band's founder Janne Løseth (born 1947) died on 4 September 2019. "