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Originally posted by katie
My dad used to play these to me when I was growing up.
I still play them today.
Huge bombastic classic rock!
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Rockdetector Biography« Back to Artist Page
Stylish, Welsh Hard Rock merchants centred upon former UNIVERSE and SKID ROW guitarist PAUL CHAPMAN. LONE STAR was originally called IONA. Prior to adopting the LONE STAR title, a formative drummer, Steve Williams, joined QUEST in 1973 before he journeyed onto premier Welsh rockers BUDGIE. In turn, QUEST bassist Ray Jones joined LONE STAR in 1974.
During 1975, with original vocalist Kenny Driscoll, LONE STAR debuted with a British support slot to TED NUGENT to promote the Epic released ‘Lone Star’ album. Driscoll was to pack his bags in 1977 and was replaced by former TRAPPER vocalist JOHN SLOMAN, who recorded the second album, 'Firing On All Six', with the group. The group failed to survive though and guitarist Paul Chapman, following rehearsals with German act the SCORPIONS, rejoined UFO replacing the errant Michael Schenker whom he had covered for previously. A proposed third LONE STAR album 'Riding High' was shelved, finally seeing a belated release in 1999.
Sloman would, after contributing keyboards to UFO's 'The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent' album, end up joining URIAH HEEP for a period. Post URIAH HEEP Sloman formed part of the shortlived BADLANDS project assembled by ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG guitarist JOHN SYKES and ex WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray. BADLANDS folded when Sykes got the call to join THIN LIZZY and Sloman went solo.
Drummer Dixie Lee teamed up with WILD HORSES before joining Canadian act STARCHILD then British Metal act PERSIAN RISK. He would also sit in on demos for the proto OZZY OSBOURNE band. Chapman's guitar partner Tony Smith formed SCREEN IDOLS with whom he released one album, 'Premiere', in 1979.
In July 2006 Chapman joined the GATOR COUNTRY BAND, a seasoned collection of MOLLY HATCHET veterans vocalist Jimmy Farrar, guitarist Steve Holland, bassist Riff West and drummer Bruce Crump.
Track Listings
1. She Said She Said (8:29)
2. Lonely Soldier (5:09)
3. Flying In The Reel (4:54)
4. Spaceships (6:44)
5. A New Day (5:14)
6. A Million Stars (3:50)
7. Illusions (3:12)
8. The Bells Of Berlin (6:55)
9. The Ballad Of Crafty Jack (3:41)
10. Time Lays Down (4:49)
11. Hypnotic Mover (4:27)
12. Lovely Lubina (3:36)
13. Seasons In Your Eyes (4:13)
14. Rivers Overflowing (4:57)
15. All Of Us To All Of You (4:55)
Total Time: 75:11
Line-up/Musicians
- Paul Chapman / guitars
- Tony Smith / guitars
- Rick Worsnop / keyboards
- Pete Hurley / bass
- Dixie Lee / drums
- Kenny Driscoll /vocals (1 - 7)
- John Sloman / vocals (8 - 15)
Releases information
Audio CD (May 31, 2004)
Number of Discs:1
Label: Bgo
ASIN: B0001ZXMJA
Catalogue Number: BGOCD618
This is a re-issue of the first two albums on one CD
This is the only youtube of the band.
Not their best track & not their best line up, but still good stuff.
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My dad used to play these to me when I was growing up.
I still play them today.
Huge bombastic classic rock!
-----------------------------------------
Rockdetector Biography« Back to Artist Page
Stylish, Welsh Hard Rock merchants centred upon former UNIVERSE and SKID ROW guitarist PAUL CHAPMAN. LONE STAR was originally called IONA. Prior to adopting the LONE STAR title, a formative drummer, Steve Williams, joined QUEST in 1973 before he journeyed onto premier Welsh rockers BUDGIE. In turn, QUEST bassist Ray Jones joined LONE STAR in 1974.
During 1975, with original vocalist Kenny Driscoll, LONE STAR debuted with a British support slot to TED NUGENT to promote the Epic released ‘Lone Star’ album. Driscoll was to pack his bags in 1977 and was replaced by former TRAPPER vocalist JOHN SLOMAN, who recorded the second album, 'Firing On All Six', with the group. The group failed to survive though and guitarist Paul Chapman, following rehearsals with German act the SCORPIONS, rejoined UFO replacing the errant Michael Schenker whom he had covered for previously. A proposed third LONE STAR album 'Riding High' was shelved, finally seeing a belated release in 1999.
Sloman would, after contributing keyboards to UFO's 'The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent' album, end up joining URIAH HEEP for a period. Post URIAH HEEP Sloman formed part of the shortlived BADLANDS project assembled by ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG guitarist JOHN SYKES and ex WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray. BADLANDS folded when Sykes got the call to join THIN LIZZY and Sloman went solo.
Drummer Dixie Lee teamed up with WILD HORSES before joining Canadian act STARCHILD then British Metal act PERSIAN RISK. He would also sit in on demos for the proto OZZY OSBOURNE band. Chapman's guitar partner Tony Smith formed SCREEN IDOLS with whom he released one album, 'Premiere', in 1979.
In July 2006 Chapman joined the GATOR COUNTRY BAND, a seasoned collection of MOLLY HATCHET veterans vocalist Jimmy Farrar, guitarist Steve Holland, bassist Riff West and drummer Bruce Crump.
Track Listings
1. She Said She Said (8:29)
2. Lonely Soldier (5:09)
3. Flying In The Reel (4:54)
4. Spaceships (6:44)
5. A New Day (5:14)
6. A Million Stars (3:50)
7. Illusions (3:12)
8. The Bells Of Berlin (6:55)
9. The Ballad Of Crafty Jack (3:41)
10. Time Lays Down (4:49)
11. Hypnotic Mover (4:27)
12. Lovely Lubina (3:36)
13. Seasons In Your Eyes (4:13)
14. Rivers Overflowing (4:57)
15. All Of Us To All Of You (4:55)
Total Time: 75:11
Line-up/Musicians
- Paul Chapman / guitars
- Tony Smith / guitars
- Rick Worsnop / keyboards
- Pete Hurley / bass
- Dixie Lee / drums
- Kenny Driscoll /vocals (1 - 7)
- John Sloman / vocals (8 - 15)
Releases information
Audio CD (May 31, 2004)
Number of Discs:1
Label: Bgo
ASIN: B0001ZXMJA
Catalogue Number: BGOCD618
This is a re-issue of the first two albums on one CD
This is the only youtube of the band.
Not their best track & not their best line up, but still good stuff.
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Had the vinyl versions years ago and thought it time I upgraded.
Bells of Berlin, top track.
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