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Phil Lewis (musician)
Philip Francis Lewis (born 9 January 1957) is an English musician, best known as the vocalist and guitarist for the American glam metal band L.A. Guns. Born in London, Lewis has lived and worked in the U.S. since the 1980s but was privately educated at Royal Russell School in Surrey. Early work Lewis started the band Girl with guitarist Gerry Laffy in 1978. They put an advertisement in ''Melody Maker'' for a "peroxide guitar hero," and Phil Collen (current guitarist of Def Leppard) answered. They were soon joined by drummer Dave Gaynor and bassist Mark Megary. Megary was replaced shortly thereafter by Laffy's brother, Simon Laffy. They signed a record deal with Don Arden's label, Jet Records in 1979 and released their first album, ''Sheer Greed'', in 1980. Lewis's then girlfriend, Britt Ekland, was instrumental in helping Girl land their record deal. Later band members included Pete Barnacle, Bryson Graham, and Pete Bonas. They released their second album, '' Wasted You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glam Metal
Glam metal (also known as hair metal or pop metal) is a subgenre of heavy metal that features pop-influenced hooks and guitar riffs, upbeat rock anthems, and slow power ballads. It borrows heavily from the fashion and image of 1970s glam rock. Early glam metal evolved directly from the glam rock movement of the 1970s, as visual elements taken from acts such as T. Rex, the New York Dolls, and David Bowie (and to a lesser extent, the punk and new wave movements taking place concurrently in New York City) were fused with the decidedly more heavy metal leaning and theatrical acts such as Alice Cooper and Kiss. The first examples of this fusion began appearing in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip music scene. Early glam metal bands include Mötley Crüe, Hanoi Rocks, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi, and Dokken. Glam metal achieved significant commercial success from approximately 1983 to 1992, bringin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheer Greed
''Sheer Greed'' is the first album of the British glam rock band Girl, released in January 1980 by Jet Records. The album was published during the explosion of the new wave of British heavy metal phenomenon and its sales took advantage of the favourable attitude towards hard rock bands in the UK in that period. ''Sheer Greed'' peaked at No. 33 in the UK Albums Chart. ''Hollywood Tease'' was released as a single, and reached No. 50. The song "Hollywood Tease" was later covered by the bands L.A. Guns (featuring Phil Lewis) and Sheer Greed (featuring Gerry and Simon Laffy). The American glam metal band Lillian Axe recorded a version of "My Number" on the album '' Love + War'' in 1989. "Do You Love Me?" is a cover of the song from Kiss' album '' Destroyer'' of 1976. Track listing ;Side one # "Hollywood Tease" ''( Phil Lewis, Phil Collen)'' - 2:39 # "The Things You Say" ''(Lewis, Gerry Laffy)'' - 3:53 # "Lovely Lorraine" ''(Lewis, Collen, G. Laffy)'' - 2:36 # "Strawberries" ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Vampires (L
The Hollywood Vampires was a celebrity drinking club formed by Alice Cooper in the 1970s. The hazing to get into the club was to outdrink all the members. According to Cooper in the documentary ''Prime Cuts'': "The Speakeasy and Tramps were the place to be in London. There was a little loft at the Rainbow Bar and Grill in LA (W. Hollywood), they only had that for the club."''Alice Cooper: Prime Cuts'' Members Cooper listed himself, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Micky Dolenz and Harry Nilsson Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994), sometimes credited as Nilsson, was an American singer-songwriter who reached the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. His work is characterized by pioneering vocal ov ... as the club's principal members: "It was that crowd, every night those same people. Every once in a while John Lennon would come into town or Keith Emerson and they would be honorable members of the night. They still have a plaque there at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cocked & Loaded
''Cocked & Loaded'' is the second studio album by American glam metal band L.A. Guns. Recorded at Hollywood studios One on One, Music Grinder and Conway Recording, it was produced by Duane Baron, John Purdell and Tom Werman, and released on August 22, 1989 by Vertigo Records. The album is the first to feature drummer Steve Riley. "Rip and Tear", "Never Enough", " The Ballad of Jayne", "I Wanna Be Your Man" and "Malaria" were released as the album's singles. Following the success of their self-titled debut album the previous year, L.A. Guns quickly set about recording the follow-up in 1989. Writing for all tracks were credited to all five members of the band, while "Never Enough" was co-written by Gregg Tripp and Phil Roy. Four tracks were re-recorded by the reunited classic lineup of the band in 1999 for the compilation '' Greatest Hits and Black Beauties'', and the whole album was re-recorded for the release '' Cocked & Re-Loaded''. Upon its release, ''Cocked & Loaded'' peak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygram Records
PolyGram N.V. was a multinational entertainment company and major music record label formerly based in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1962 as the Grammophon-Philips Group by Dutch corporation Philips and German corporation Siemens, to be a holding for their record companies, and was renamed "PolyGram" in 1972. The name was chosen to reflect the Siemens interest Polydor Records and the Philips interest Phonogram Records. The company traced its origins through Deutsche Grammophon back to the inventor of the flat disc gramophone, Emil Berliner. Later on, PolyGram expanded into the largest global entertainment company, creating film and television divisions. In May 1998, it was sold to the alcoholic distiller Seagram which owned film, television and music company Universal Studios. PolyGram was thereby folded into Universal Music Group, and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment was folded into Universal Pictures, which had been both Seagram successors of MCA Inc. When the newly forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracii Guns
Tracy Richard Irving Ulrich (born January 20, 1966), known professionally as Tracii Guns, is an American guitarist best known as the co-founder of glam metal group L.A. Guns, as well as the Supergroup (music), supergroups named Brides of Destruction and Contraband (band), Contraband. He was also a founding member of Guns N' Roses, but left shortly afterwards and was replaced by guitarist Slash (musician), Slash. Early life Ulrich's uncle Ron taught him how to play guitar at a young age. Ulrich attended Fairfax High School (Los Angeles), Fairfax High in Los Angeles. While there, he met future L.A. Guns members Rob Gardner (musician), Robert Gardner and Michael Jagosz. The three formed a band called Pyrrhus with bassist Dani Tull. Ulrich (now going by Tracii Guns), Gardner, and Jagosz recruited Danish bassist Ole Beich for their new band in 1983, officially starting L.A. Guns after leaving Guns 'N Roses. Ulrich cites Johnny Thunders, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Mick Jagger, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Lewis At The Chance 2008
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Die Pretty, Die Young
''Die Pretty, Die Young'' is the second album by the band Tormé, which was released in 1987 and recorded in 1986-87. Shortly after this album, singer Phil Lewis joined the band L.A. Guns. Track listing # "Let It Rock" # "The Real Thing" # "Ready" # "Sex Action" # "The Ways of the East" # "Killer" # "Memphis" # "Louise" # "Crimes of Passion" # "Ghost Train" (Note: The song "Sex Action" on this album is not the same song as the song of the same name on L.A. Guns's self-titled album.) Personnel * Phil Lewis - lead vocals *Bernie Tormé Bernie Tormé (born Bernard Joseph Tormey; 18 March 1952 – 17 March 2019) was an Irish rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, record label and recording studio owner. Tormé is best known for his work with Gillan, as well as his brief stints wi ... - guitar *Chris Heilman - bass *Ian Whitewood - drums References {{Authority control 1987 albums Tormé albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To Babylon (album)
''Back to Babylon'' is the first album by the band Tormé and was released in 1985. The cover was designed by Lisa Valder. It was re-issued on CD by Metal Blade Records in 1989 with "Love, Guns And Money" added. In 2004 it was re-issued again on Lemon Recordings with three bonus tracks: "T.V.O.D.", "Kerrap" and "Love, Guns And Money". Track listing All tracks composed by Bernie Tormé; except where indicated Side one # "All Around The World" (Tormé, Heilman, Whitewood, Lewis) - 3:52 # "Star" - 4:35 # "Eyes of the World" - 4:39 # "Burning Bridges" - 2:15 # "Hardcore" (Tormé, Heilman, Whitewood, Lewis) - 3:17 # "Here I Go" - 2:30 Side two # "Family At War" (Phil Lewis, Pete Bonus) (Girl cover) - 4:56 # "Front Line" - 5:34 # "Arabia" - 4:59 # "Mystery Train" - 5:52 2004 CD release For the 2004 CD release three tracks from the 1986 "So You Wanna Be A Star" EP were added. # "All Around The World" (Tormé, Heilman, Whitewood, Lewis) - 3:52 # "Star" - 4:35 # "Eyes of the World" - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernie Tormé
Bernie Tormé (born Bernard Joseph Tormey; 18 March 1952 – 17 March 2019) was an Irish rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, record label and recording studio owner. Tormé is best known for his work with Gillan, as well as his brief stints with Ozzy Osbourne. He also wrote and recorded with Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider and toured with Atomic Rooster. Early career The Ranelagh-born Tormé was inspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Rory Gallagher, and Gary Moore. He formed his first band at a young age. His first paid performance came when Don Harris, a 14-year-old drummer he played alongside when he was 17, secured a gig at the local Girl Guides' dance in Kilmainham in Dublin.Ten questions with Bernie Tormé . Retrieved 24 January 2007. Tormé then played in Dublin band The Urge in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killing Time (Girl Album)
''Killing Time'' is a British glam rock band Girl compilation album that was released after the band broke up. It was made with leftover tracks from the recording sessions of their two studio albums and unpublished tracks for a third studio album never released. Track listing #"Juliet" ''(Russ Ballard)'' – 4:16 #" Nut Bush City Limits" – 2:34 ''(Tina Turner)'' (Ike & Tina Turner cover) #"Mad for It" ''( Gerry Laffy)'' – 3:47 #"White Prophet" ''(Phil Collen, Phil Lewis)'' – 2:47 #"Green Light" ''(Laffy)'' – 2:58 #"This Town" ''(Laffy, Lewis)'' – 3:11 #"Aeroplane Food" ''(Gary Holton)'' – 2:48 #"Make It Medical" ''(Collen, Laffy, Lewis)'' – 2:57 #"Nothing but the Night" ''(Lewis)'' – 3:55 #"Big Night Out" ''(Collen, Lewis)'' – 4:10 #"I Got Love" ''(Laffy, Lewis)'' – 2:55 #"Lucky" ''(???)'' – 3:30 #"Killing Time" ''(Collen, Lewis)'' – 3:23 #"Naughty Boy" ''(Collen, Lewis)'' – 3:25 #"King Rat" ''(Lewis)'' – 3:19 #"Mogal" ''(Lewis)'' – 3:49 #"Love Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasted Youth (Girl Album)
''Wasted Youth'' is the second and final album released by the British glam rock band Girl. Bryson Graham replaced drummer Pete Barnacle during the recording of this album, and contributed to the songwriting process. A remastered CD was reissued by Rock Candy Records in 2016 complete with a bounus CD of a concert recorded in October 1981. Track listing ;Side one # "Thru the Twilight" ''(Phil Collen, Phil Lewis)'' - 3:25 # "Old Dogs" ''( Gerry Laffy, Lewis)'' - 3:40 # "Ice in the Blood" ''( Bryson Graham)'' - 3:00 # "Wasted Youth" ''(G. Laffy, Lewis)'' - 4:42 # "Standard Romance" ''(G. Laffy, Lewis)'' - 3:58 ;Side two #"Nice 'n' Nasty" ''(T. Jack)'' - 3:07 # "McKitty's Back" ''(Collen, Lewis)'' - 4:04 # "19" ''(Collen, G. Laffy, Lewis)'' - 4:49 # "Overnight Angels" ''(Collen, G. Laffy, Lewis)'' - 4:06 # "Sweet Kids" ''(Collen, Lewis)'' - 2:33 Personnel * Phil Lewis - vocals *Phil Collen Philip Kenneth Collen (born 8 December 1957) is an English musician who is best kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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