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, England. Their two albums were ''Virginia Wolf'' (1986) and ''Push'' (1987). The band existed from 1977 until 1988 and featured Nick Bold on lead guitar, Chris Ousey on vocals,

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) on drums, Jo Burt on bass and David John Hinson on keyboards. They released five singles "It's In Your Eyes" "Waiting For Your Love" " One Night" and "Don't Break Away" all released on Atlantic Records and "Let It Out" on Warner Sister Publishing. The band were formed in

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, England, near Manchester. Their first 'self titled' album was produced by Roger Taylor from

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in 1986. To promote the album the band toured the U.S. with

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, and later – Queen. 1987 saw the band (Bold; Ousey; Bonham; Burt & Hinson) fly back to the US to record their 2nd album "''Push"'', which was recorded at

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(Journey) and assisted by Wally Buck. After returning to the UK, the band played three farewell shows in each of their respective cities, after which they disbanded. Both Chris Ousey and David John Hinson would later go on to form Heartland. Jo Burt played with many well established artists. Jason Bonham went on to join Jimmy Page and Nick Bold went on to establish a successful solo career.

Personnel

Principal members

*Nick Bold – guitar *Chris Ousey – vocals *Jo Burt – Bass *

– drums *David John Hinson – keyboards, vocals

Early members

*Dave Irving – drums *Paul Johnson – drums *Steve Brown – vocals *Clive Corner – bass *Jeff Waters – bass *Pete (Earl Wakey) Wakefield – vocals *Martin Gillbanks (Gilbanks) – drums *Haydn Jones – guitar

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Virginia Wolf'' (1986) * ''Push'' (1987)

Studio Singles

* "It's In Your Eyes" (1986) * "Waiting For You" (1986) * "One Night" (1987) * "Don't Break Away" (1987) * "Let It Out" (?)

References

External links

*https://www.discogs.com/artist/1735383-Virginia-Wolf *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/virginia-wolf-mn0000216968/biography *https://www.realgonerocks.com/2010/03/virginia-wolf-virginia-wolf/ English rock music groups Musical groups established in 1977 Musical groups disestablished in 1988 People from Worsley {{UK-rock-band-stub