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music group formed in 1991 in

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History

Already a well-established music producer, guitarist Bob Rock formed the group in 1991 with his

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bandmate, drummer Chris Taylor, as well as vocalist Steve Jack and bassist Jamey Koch. Jack and Koch, as well as keyboardist John Webster, were all local

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in 1992. Review of ''Rockhead'' Allmusic.com Members of

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, and Little Caesar guested on the album. The singles "Bed of Roses" and "Chelsea Rose" followed, as did a tour supporting Bon Jovi.Rockhead
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However, the album did not sell well, and soon after the group disbanded and Rock returned to his career in production.

Members

*Steve Jack - lead vocals, harmonica *

- guitars, backing vocals *Jamey Koch - bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals *John Webster - keyboards, hammond organ, piano, backing vocals *Chris Taylor - drums Touring members *David "Ziggy" Sigmund - guitars Session members *

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- guitar (also tour guest) *

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- guitar *Jimmy "Apache" Hayne - guitar *Kenny Greer - pedal steel guitar, slide guitar *Marc LaFrance - backing vocals *David Steele - backing vocals *Scott Humphrey - programming

Discography

*''Rockhead'' (

, 1992)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rockhead Musical groups established in 1991 Musical groups disestablished in 1993 Musical groups from Vancouver Canadian hard rock musical groups 1991 establishments in British Columbia 1993 disestablishments in British Columbia