Kiss of the Gypsy
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| Kiss of the Gypsy | |
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| Origin | Fleetwood, England |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1990-1993 |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Boneyard Zombies One Way System UFX Kingdom of Dead Men XGypsy Stealers Wheel |
| Website | www.xgypsy.com |
Kiss of the Gypsy was a rock band formed in Fleetwood, Lancashire in 1990[1].
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[edit] History
In 1991, Fleetwood, Lancashire blues rock band Kiss of the Gypsy, led by singer/songwriter, Tony Mitchell, released their only album, “Kiss of the Gypsy”. The band lasted only 3 years, 1 album and 3 singles after being signed to Atlantic Records USA in 1991. When Atlantic UK folded that same year, Kiss of the Gypsy was passed over to East West UK and in 1992 began work on a new album. the album was never released and with the lack of record company support, Kiss of the Gypsy disbanded in 1993.
In 1992 director Quentin Tarantino had used the track "Stuck in the Middle" by Stealers Wheel, in the soundtrack of his debut film Reservoir Dogs. Following the renewed interest in Stealers Wheel resulting from its inclusion in the film, Tony Williams re-formed Stealers Wheel and in 2008, Mitchell was brought into the band to write and record songs for a new Stealers Wheel album.
In 2004, Mitchell formed the XGYPSY music production company in 2004 with his wife Dawn.
In 2010, Mitchell released his own album as Kingdom of Dead Men and in 2011 joined forces with fellow Fleetwood musicians Dunk Rock, vocalist with UFX and Andy Wilkinson and Tommy Couch, the rhythm section of punk rock group One Way System to form psychobilly band Boneyard Zombies.
[edit] Reception
Kiss of the Gypsy has received mixed reviews. Sales of the group's albums were not especially high, particularly in the Unted States,[2] and some critics criticized their music as "passionless"[3], whereas others have praised the group and noted the influence of blues music in their songs[4][1]. Generally, their first eponymous album was received positively.[5]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1991 – Kiss of the Gypsy
[edit] Singles
Easy Does It
Blind For Love
Whatever it Takes
[edit] References
- ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo (2007-12-13). "Kiss of the Gypsy". AllMusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p13420. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
- ^ "KISS OF THE GYPSY". MusicMight. http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/united+kingdom/lancashire/blackpool/kiss+of+the+gypsy. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ "Kiss of the Gypsy Kiss of the Gypsy (Atlantic) (STAR... - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 1992-06-25. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-06-25/features/9202260028_1_star-gypsy-kiss. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
- ^ "Quickies: Kiss of the Gypsy". The Post and Courier. 7 May 1992. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8npJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ewsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2609,2266613&dq=kiss-of-the-gypsy&hl=en. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
- ^ Paton, Richard (15 March 1992). "Brash Blooms Blossom - Sounds: Kiss of the Gypsy". Toledo Blade. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=d1pPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RAMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6959,4153822&dq=kiss-of-the-gypsy&hl=en. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
