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music group formed in 1991 in
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Bob Rock Robert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, recording engineer and musician. In 1976, Rock joined Little Mountain Sound Studios, starting out as a recording engineer and sound mixer. During his time there, he coll ...
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History

Already a well-established music producer, guitarist Bob Rock formed the group in 1991 with his Payola$ and Rock and Hyde 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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Their debut single was called "Heartland". Rock produced the band's debut effort, which was released on
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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 *
Bob Rock Robert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, recording engineer and musician. In 1976, Rock joined Little Mountain Sound Studios, starting out as a recording engineer and sound mixer. During his time there, he coll ...
- 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 (died: 2022) Session members * Billy Duffy - guitar (also tour guest) * Richie Sambora - 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'' (
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, 1992)


References

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