Magnum
This Birmingham, England-based pomp-rock outfit was formed in 1972 by Bob Catley (b. 11 September 1947, Aldershot, Hampshire, England; vocals), Les Kitcheridge (guitar) Kex Gorin (drums) and Dave Morgan (bass), although Tony Clarkin quickly replaced Kitcheridge. They remained unsigned, undertaking various engagements, including acting as Del Shannon's backing band, until 1978, when they were signed by Jet Records. By this time, Morgan had departed, to be replaced by Colin "Wally" Lowe, and Richard Bailey had joined as keyboard player. Between 1978 and 1980, Magnum released three albums to a moderate degree of success, and toured relentlessly with Judas Priest, Blue yster Cult, and Def Leppard. Chase The Dragon was released in 1982, with new keyboard player Mark Stanway, and gave them their first Top 20 album; it featured the grandiose pomp of "Sacred Hour" and "The Spirit", both of which still feature in the band's current live set.
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Albums
- (1999) Chase The Dragon
- (1985) On A Storytellers Night
Top Tracks
- On A Storyteller's Night
- How Far Jerusalem
- Just Like An Arrow
- Les Morts Dansant
- The Last Dance
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