''Widowmaker'' was debut album by the
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hard rock band
Widowmaker, which was released in February 1976. ''Widowmaker'' reached #196 in US and featured an eclectic mix of blues, country, folk and hard rock.
Track listing
#"Such a Shame"
(Daisley)
#"Pin a Rose on Me"
(Ellis, Grosvenor, Nichols)
#"On the Road"
(Ellis, Grosvenor, Nichols)
#"Straight Faced Fighter"
(Ellis)
#"Ain't Telling You Nothing"
(Bender, Ellis)
#"When I Met You"
(Grosvenor)
#"Leave the Kids Alone"
(Ellis)
#"Shine a Light On Me"
(Grosvenor, Wright)
#"Running Free"
(John Farnham)
#"Got a Dream"
(Daisley)
Personnel
*
Steve Ellis – vocals
*
Ariel Bender
Luther James Grosvenor (born 23 December 1946) is an English rock musician, who played guitar in Spooky Tooth, briefly in Stealers Wheel and, under the pseudonym Ariel Bender, in Mott the Hoople and Widowmaker.
Grosvenor was born in Evesham ...
– guitar
*
Huw Lloyd-Langton
Richard Hugh "Huw" Lloyd-Langton (6 February 1951 – 6 December 2012) was an English musician, best known as the guitarist for the rock band HawkwindStrong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Rock Discography'', Canongate, , p. 466 at various times. ...
– guitar
*
Bob Daisley
Robert John Daisley (born 13 February 1950) is a retired Australian bass guitarist. He has collaborated on several occasions with Ozzy Osbourne, for whom he contributed bass, backing vocals, co-production and songwriting. He has also worked wi ...
– bass
* Paul Nicholls – drums
;Additional personnel
*
Bobby Tench
Robert Tench (born 21 September 1944) is a British vocalist, guitarist, sideman, songwriter and arranger.
Tench is best known for his work with Freddie King and Van Morrison, as well as being a member of The Jeff Beck Group, Humble Pie, Street ...
– vocals
*
Zoot Money
George Bruno Money (born 17 July 1942) is an English vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader. He is best known for his playing of the Hammond organ and association with his Big Roll Band. Inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles, he was draw ...
– keyboards
Singles
Taken from the album
*"On the Road" / "Pin a Rose on Me" (1976, Jet JET 766)
*"When I Met You" / "Pin a Rose on Me" (1976, Jet JET 767)
*"Pin a Rose on Me" / "On the Road" (1976, Jet JET 782)
Notes
References
* Joynson, Vernon. ''The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976''. Borderline (2006). Reprinted (2008).
* Larkin Colin. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Threepenny Opera-Z.Z. Top Volume 6. Guinness Publications (1995).
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1976 debut albums
Jet Records albums
United Artists Records albums