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Lee Pomeroy
Lee Pomeroy is an English musician, best known for performing bass guitar and backing vocals with several artists, including Electric Light Orchestra, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, Take That, Steve Hackett, and Chris Braide. He has also worked with Take That's Gary Barlow as a solo artist. Pomeroy is a member of Rick Wakeman's English Rock Ensemble and the progressive metal band Headspace (band), Headspace, founded by Rick Wakeman's son Adam Wakeman, Adam and Damian Wilson. Biography Pomeroy's first big break was in the progressive rock band Genaside 2 in 1997. This led to him joining UK prog and electronic group Archive (band), Archive, with which he contributed, bass, guitar and mellotron. Pomeroy has regularly performed with Rick Wakeman in the English Rock Ensemble. Commonly with guitarist Dave Colquhoun with who he was also a part of the band Moondigger with Colquhoun on lead vocals and guitar, Pomeroy on bass, keyboards and back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Hackett
Stephen Richard Hackett (born 12 February 1950) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who gained prominence as the lead guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis from 1971 to 1977. Hackett contributed to six Genesis studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. Hackett released his first solo album, ''Voyage of the Acolyte'', while still a member of Genesis in 1975. After a series of further solo albums beginning in 1978, Hackett co-founded the supergroup GTR with Steve Howe in 1986. The group released the self-titled album '' GTR'', which peaked at No. 11 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States and spawned the Top 20 single "When the Heart Rules the Mind". When Hackett left GTR in 1987, the group disbanded. Hackett then resumed his solo career. He has released albums and toured worldwide on a regular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Bites
It Bites are an English progressive rock and pop fusion band, formed in Egremont, Cumbria, Egremont, Cumbria, in 1982 and best known for their 1986 single "Calling All the Heroes", which gained them a Top 40, Top 10 UK Singles Chart hit. Initially fronted by Francis Dunnery, the band split in 1990, eventually returning in 2006 with new frontman John Mitchell (musician), John Mitchell. Musical style It Bites have been described as having "a strong art-rock tendency" by AllMusic,[ It Bites, Allmusic] while website ''Über Rock'' has stated, "It Bites have always been one of the more curious cases of the progressive rock world. Their first impression on us back in the 1980s was that of a pop band. But a pop band doing what no pop band had the right to do – successfully mix catchy tunes with complex musicianship and, god forbid, distorted guitars." Paul Stump, in his ''History of Progressive Rock'', said that "It Bites, of all the Neo-progressive rock, 1980s Progressive revivalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Rock Ensemble
Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboardist best known as a former member of the progressive rock band Yes (band), Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004, and for his solo albums released in the 1970s. Born and raised in West London (sub region), West London, Wakeman intended to be a concert pianist but quit his studies at the Royal College of Music in 1969 to become a full-time session musician. His early sessions included playing on "Space Oddity", among others, for David Bowie, and songs by Junior's Eyes, T. Rex (band), T. Rex, Elton John, and Cat Stevens. Wakeman became a member of Strawbs, The Strawbs in 1970 before joining Yes a year later, playing on some of their most successful albums across two stints until 1980. Wakeman began his solo career in 1973; his highest-selling solo albums are his first three, ''The Six Wives of Henry VIII (album), The Six Wives of Henry VIII'' (1973), ''Journey to the Centre of the Earth (album), Journey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Wakeman
Adam Wakeman (born 11 March 1974) is an English musician and the current keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne's band; he also played keyboards and guitar off-stage for Black Sabbath. Wakeman has also worked with Annie Lennox, Travis, the Company of Snakes, Strawbs, Will Young, Victoria Beckham, Atomic Kitten and Martin Barre. Wakeman has often collaborated with his father, Rick Wakeman, and has released albums with him. He has also released solo albums ''Soliloquy'', ''100 Years Overtime'', ''Real World Trilogy'' and ''Neurasthenia''. In 2006, he created his own band, Headspace, with Damian Wilson. Biography Wakeman was born into a musical family as the younger brother of Oliver Wakeman and the son of long-term Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman. He started playing classical piano at the age of eight. He cites Dr. John, Monty Alexander, Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Mark Kelly of Marillion as influences, with the solo from Marillion's " Incommunicado" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Live at the Royal Albert Hall may refer to any of these live albums recorded at the Royal Albert Hall: *''At the Albert Hall'', a 1975 live album by Nana Mouskouri, later reissued as ''At the Royal Albert Hall'' *''At the Royal Albert Hall'', a 2019 live album by Camel * ''Hall of Fame'' (The Moody Blues album), a 2000 live album recorded at the Royal Albert Hall *'' In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra'', a 2000 live album and video recorded by Deep Purple with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall * ''Live at the Royal Albert Hall'' (Adele album), a 2011 live album *''Live at the Royal Albert Hall (featuring The Parallax Orchestra)'', a 2018 live album by Alter Bridge * ''Live at the Royal Albert Hall'' (Arctic Monkeys album), a 2020 live album * ''Live at the Royal Albert Hall'' (Beth Hart video), a 2018 concert video and live album *''Live at the Royal Albert Hall'', a 2001 live video by Bond * ''Live at the Royal Albert Hall'' (Bring Me the Horizon albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live At Hammersmith
There are several bands which has recorded albums called Live at Hammersmith. * '' Live at Hammersmith '79'', Ted Nugent album * ''Live at Hammersmith'' (Whitesnake album) * ''Live at Hammersmith'' (Twisted Sister album) * ''Live at Hammersmith'' (Rick Wakeman album) * ''Live at Hammersmith'' (The Darkness album) Similar names * ''Live at the Hammersmith Odeon'' (Kate Bush album) * ''Live at the Odeon Hammersmith London'', Billy Connolly comedy album * ''No Sleep 'til Hammersmith'', Motörhead's 1981 live album * ''Live at the Hammersmith Odeon'' (Nuclear Assault album) * ''Live at the Hammersmith Odeon '81'', The Stranglers album * ''Live at Hammersmith '84'', by Jethro Tull * ''Beast over Hammersmith'', by Iron Maiden * '' Live at Hammersmith Odeon'', by Black Sabbath * ''Hammersmith Odeon London '75 ''Hammersmith Odeon, London '75'' is a concert video and the fourth live album by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, released in 2006. It is a full-length recording ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genesis Revisited II
''Genesis Revisited II'' is the 22nd studio album by musician Steve Hackett, released on 22 October 2012 by Inside Out Music label. It is a sequel to his 1996 album ''Watcher of the Skies: Genesis Revisited, Genesis Revisited'' and largely consists of reworked versions of songs originally by Genesis (band), Genesis with a variety of guest vocalists. Track listing Personnel *Steve Hackett – guitars, vocals (disc 1, track 3 – V: "Willow Farm"; disc 2, track 10) *Mikael Åkerfeldt – vocals (disc 1, track 3 – I: "Lover's Leap" & IV: "How Dare I Be So Beautiful?") *Nad Sylvan – vocals (disc 1, track 1 & 8; disc 2, track 4) *Nik Kershaw – vocals (disc 1, track 4) *Conrad Keely – vocals (disc 1, track 3 – III: "Ikhnaton and Itsacon and Their Band of Merry Men") *Amanda Lehmann – guitar, vocals (disc 2, tracks 3, 5, 8 & 11) *Francis Dunnery – guitar, vocals (disc 1, tracks 3 – VII: "As Sure As Eggs Is Eggs (Aching Men's Feet)" & 5) *Steven Wilson – guitar ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am Anonymous
''I Am Anonymous'' is the first studio album by English progressive metal band Headspace, released on 22 May 2012. Background According to Adam Wakeman, "''I Am Anonymous'' is a heavily guitar oriented record. That wasn’t the intention, but ete Rinaldiis a killer guitar player, and the album just evolved the way it did." On Headspace official website, it is specified that the album "is about you he listenerand your relationship with humanity, ultimately the battles fought within the mind from child to man". The Kübler-Ross model is cited as an important element of the lyric's meaning. Track listing Personnel * Damian Wilson – lead vocals * Pete Rinaldi – guitars * Lee Pomeroy – bass *Adam Wakeman Adam Wakeman (born 11 March 1974) is an English musician and the current keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne's band; he also played keyboards and guitar off-stage for Black Sabbath. Wakeman has also worked with Annie Lennox, T ... – keyboar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness". Born and raised in Birmingham, Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1967, and sang on every album from their debut in 1970 to ''Never Say Die!'' in 1978. The band was highly influential on the development of heavy metal music, in particular their critically acclaimed releases ''Paranoid'', ''Master of Reality'' and ''Sabbath Bloody Sabbath''. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 13 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Leg
Hot Leg were an English rock band led by The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins. The band consisted of Hawkins, Pete Rinaldi (of Anchorhead), Samuel SJ Stokes (formerly of The Thieves) and Darby Todd (from Protect the Beat). Their debut album '' Red Light Fever'' was recorded in London in early 2008, and was released on 9 February 2009 by Barbecue Rock Records. Career Hot Leg released the song "Heroes" as a free download, but the track did not appear on their album, '' Red Light Fever''. Appearing on their official Myspace profile was Hot Leg's debut single, titled "Trojan Guitar", which was released digitally as a free download on 20 October 2008. A medley of other songs due to appear on ''Red Light Fever'' were posted on the band's Myspace page, titled "Mega Mix 1". "Automatic" and "Cupboard Love" (additional tracks from the "I've Met Jesus" EP) were also posted. After the release of ''Red Light Fever'', tracks from the album were uploaded. Hot Leg conducted their first ful ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Darkness (band)
The Darkness are a British rock band formed in Lowestoft, England. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, lead guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums, backing vocals). The Darkness came to prominence with the release of their debut album, ''Permission to Land'', in 2003. Backed by the singles "I Believe in a Thing Called Love", "Growing on Me", "Get Your Hands off My Woman", and "Love Is Only a Feeling", the album was certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom, with sales of over 1.3 million. In 2004 the band won three Brit Awards: Best British Group, Best British Rock Act, and Best British Album. After extensive touring in support of their debut album, Poullain left the band in 2005, and was replaced by former guitar technician Richie Edwards. The band's second studio album, '' One Way Ticket to Hell... and Back'', was released in November 2005. The foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Hawkins
Justin David Hawkins (born 17 March 1975) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and YouTube personality best known for being the founder, lead singer, and lead guitarist of The Darkness. He was influenced by rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s (particularly Queen, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, and AC/DC), Hawkins is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Hot Leg, formed in 2008 and now on hiatus. Music career The Darkness Hawkins began playing clubs and pubs with the Darkness before they were signed by record label Atlantic Records. Their debut album, ''Permission to Land'', went straight to number two in the UK charts upon its release on 7 July 2003, before going to number one and staying there for four weeks, eventually going on to sell 1.5 million copies in the UK. 3.5m copies over all. The Darkness took inspiration for some of their work from the local north Suffolk area, including ''Black Shuck'', which mentions the nearby village Blythburgh. The success of this album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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