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==Career==
==Career==
After an early tie up with Dave Panton as their part-time manager in 1980, the band played many support slots at [[The Marquee]] and Music Machine with [[Angel Witch]], [[More (band)|More]], [[Diamond Head (English band)|Diamond Head]], and [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]]. The band reappeared in 1983, with Chris Goulstone on guitar and keyboards, Shaun Kirkpatrick on guitar and backing vocals, Clive Deamer on drums, plus Paul Webb on bass guitar and vocals. They were signed to an [[independent record label]], [[Bronze Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The band recorded ''Taken by Storm'' with [[Ritchie Cordell]] and Glen Kolotkin, later helped by [[Gerry Bron]] and Mark Dearnly on [[record producer|production]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/taken-by-storm-mw0000221386/credits |title=Taken by Storm – Bronz : Credits |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref> One publication noted "in spite of using four producers and an embarrassing large budget, their debut album was a ramshackle affair that was inferior to the well-established outfits of that genre."<ref name="LarkinHR"/>
After an early tie up with Dave Panton as their part-time manager in 1980, the band played many support slots at [[The Marquee]] and Music Machine with [[Angel Witch]], [[More (band)|More]], [[Diamond Head (English band)|Diamond Head]], and [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]]. The band reappeared in 1983, with Chris Goulstone on guitar and keyboards, Shaun Kirkpatrick on guitar and backing vocals, Clive Deamer on drums, plus Paul Webb on bass guitar and vocals. They were signed to an [[independent record label]], [[Bronze Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The band recorded ''Taken by Storm'' with [[Ritchie Cordell]] and Glen Kolotkin, later helped by [[Gerry Bron]] and Mark Dearnly on [[record producer|production]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/taken-by-storm-mw0000221386/credits |title=Taken by Storm – Bronz : Credits |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref>


They were launched onto the [[United States|American]] market via a tie-in between Bronze Records and [[Island Records|Island]].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bronz-mn0000624825 |title=Bronz – Music Biography, Credits and Discography |website=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref> The line-up, then based in London, consisted of ex-[[Nightwing (band)|Nightwing]] vocalist [[Max Bacon]], Goulstone, Kirkpatrick, Webb and new drummer Carl Matthews.<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=82}}</ref> In 1998, an [[album]] of unreleased tracks from that time, entitled ''Unfinished Business'' was released.<ref name="AMG"/>
They were launched onto the [[United States|American]] market via a tie-in between Bronze Records and [[Island Records|Island]].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bronz-mn0000624825 |title=Bronz – Music Biography, Credits and Discography |website=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref> The line-up, then based in London, consisted of ex-[[Nightwing (band)|Nightwing]] vocalist [[Max Bacon]], Goulstone, Kirkpatrick, Webb and new drummer Carl Matthews.<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=82}}</ref> In 1998, an [[album]] of unreleased tracks from that time, entitled ''Unfinished Business'' was released.<ref name="AMG"/>


Following the demise of Bronze Records and the original line-up in 1984, after a major US tour supporting [[Ratt]], Kirkpatrick assembled a completely new line-up called 'Blue Print'. With producer [[Max Norman]] they created a new album, ''Carried by the Storm'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yourtunerecords.com/ |title=Tune Records c/o Your Tune Music Ltd |publisher=Yourtunerecords.com |accessdate=2013-07-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416092347/http://www.yourtunerecords.com/ |archivedate=16 April 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> which was recorded in London's Roundhouse and Power Plant [[recording studio]]s. The band then comprised Kirkpatrick (guitars / Roland guitar synthesizer), Ian Baker (lead vocals), Mickey O'Donoghue (guitar), Clive Edwards (drums), and Lee Reddings (bass). Guest musicians included [[Phil Lanzon]], Chris Thompson, Stevie Lange, [[Gary Barnacle]] and Charlie McCracken. During the final recording and completion of the album, the record label went into receivership, and until 2010 ''Carried by the Storm'' remained unreleased.
Following the demise of Bronze Records and the original line-up in 1984, after a major US tour supporting [[Ratt]], Kirkpatrick assembled a completely new line-up called 'Blue Print'. With producer [[Max Norman]] they created a new album, ''Carried by the Storm'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yourtunerecords.com/ |title=Tune Records c/o Your Tune Music Ltd |publisher=Yourtunerecords.com |accessdate=2013-07-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416092347/http://www.yourtunerecords.com/ |archivedate=16 April 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> which was recorded in London's Roundhouse and Power Plant [[recording studio]]s. The band then comprised Kirkpatrick (guitars / Roland guitar synthesizer), Ian Baker (lead vocals), Mickey O'Donoghue (guitar), Clive Edwards (drums), and Lee Reddings (bass). Guest musicians included [[Phil Lanzon]], Chris Thompson, Stevie Lange, [[Gary Barnacle]] and Charlie McCracken.


Bronz re-formed briefly in 2000,<ref name="AMG"/> with the 1984 line-up including Paul Webb resuming lead vocal duties; plus Jake Kirkpatrick on bass guitar. The band played a number of shows together, and a deal was tied up with [[Sanctuary Records]] in 2003, with the release of live tracks from their 1984 US tour and some new material. This was released as ''Bronz Live – Getting Higher''.
Bronz re-formed briefly in 2000,<ref name="AMG"/> with the 1984 line-up including Paul Webb resuming lead vocal duties; plus Jake Kirkpatrick and Simon Thomas on bass guitar. The band played a number of shows together, and a deal was tied up with [[Sanctuary Records]] in 2003, with the release of live tracks from their 1984 US tour and some new material. This was released as ''Bronz Live – Getting Higher''.

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In 2005, Bronz with Goulstone, Thomas, and Scottish drummer Windsor McGilvray, appeared at the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the [[new wave of British heavy metal]], at the Astoria in London, along with Diamond Head and [[Jaguar (band)|Jaguar]].
In 2010 and 2011, the line-up that recorded the second album were promoting the belated release of ''Carried by the Storm''. The tour incorporated the UK, Europe, and the US. Extensive dates for 2012 were undertaken, and the album received critical acclaim in the music press. The band led by Kirkpatrick appeared at the Hard Rock Hell Festival<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardrockhell.com/ |title=Welcome To Hard Rock Hell VI – Fistful Of Rock |publisher=Hardrockhell.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref> in December 2011, with Max Bacon the band's original singer from the first album returning, and Paul Webb back on bass.


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In 2005, Bronz with Goulstone, Thomas, and Scottish drummer Windsor McGilvray, appeared at the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the [[new wave of British heavy metal]], at the Astoria in London, along with Diamond Head and [[Jaguar (band)|Jaguar]]
In July 2013, guitarist Shaun Kirkpatrick died. At the time, the band was working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/shaun-kirkpatrick-dies/ |title=Bronz Guitarist Shaun Kirkpatrick Dies |publisher=Ultimateclassicrock.com |date=2013-07-09 |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref>
In July 2013, guitarist Shaun Kirkpatrick died. At the time, the band was working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/shaun-kirkpatrick-dies/ |title=Bronz Guitarist Shaun Kirkpatrick Dies |publisher=Ultimateclassicrock.com |date=2013-07-09 |accessdate=2013-07-13}}</ref>


Revision as of 07:58, 19 November 2022

Bronz are an English hard rock band, formed in Bath in the late 1970s. The band played mainly around the UK and at the 'free festivals' of the time.

Career

After an early tie up with Dave Panton as their part-time manager in 1980, the band played many support slots at The Marquee and Music Machine with Angel Witch, More, Diamond Head, and Anvil. The band reappeared in 1983, with Chris Goulstone on guitar and keyboards, Shaun Kirkpatrick on guitar and backing vocals, Clive Deamer on drums, plus Paul Webb on bass guitar and vocals. They were signed to an independent record label, Bronze Records.[1] The band recorded Taken by Storm with Ritchie Cordell and Glen Kolotkin, later helped by Gerry Bron and Mark Dearnly on production.[2]

They were launched onto the American market via a tie-in between Bronze Records and Island.[3] The line-up, then based in London, consisted of ex-Nightwing vocalist Max Bacon, Goulstone, Kirkpatrick, Webb and new drummer Carl Matthews.[1] In 1998, an album of unreleased tracks from that time, entitled Unfinished Business was released.[3]

Following the demise of Bronze Records and the original line-up in 1984, after a major US tour supporting Ratt, Kirkpatrick assembled a completely new line-up called 'Blue Print'. With producer Max Norman they created a new album, Carried by the Storm,[4] which was recorded in London's Roundhouse and Power Plant recording studios. The band then comprised Kirkpatrick (guitars / Roland guitar synthesizer), Ian Baker (lead vocals), Mickey O'Donoghue (guitar), Clive Edwards (drums), and Lee Reddings (bass). Guest musicians included Phil Lanzon, Chris Thompson, Stevie Lange, Gary Barnacle and Charlie McCracken.

Bronz re-formed briefly in 2000,[3] with the 1984 line-up including Paul Webb resuming lead vocal duties; plus Jake Kirkpatrick and Simon Thomas on bass guitar. The band played a number of shows together, and a deal was tied up with Sanctuary Records in 2003, with the release of live tracks from their 1984 US tour and some new material. This was released as Bronz Live – Getting Higher.

In 2005, Bronz with Goulstone, Thomas, and Scottish drummer Windsor McGilvray, appeared at the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the new wave of British heavy metal, at the Astoria in London, along with Diamond Head and Jaguar In July 2013, guitarist Shaun Kirkpatrick died. At the time, the band was working on a new album.[5]

Albums

  • Taken by Storm (1984)
    • featuring the single "Send Down an Angel" b/w "Tiger" (1984)
  • Unfinished Business (1998)
  • Bronz Live – Getting Higher (2003)
  • Carried by the Storm (2010)
    • "Can't Live Without Your Love" (Kirkpatrick)
    • "Carried by the Storm" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "There's a Reason" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "Man, Girl & Machine" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "When the Lights Die Down" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "You & Me" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "One More Time" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker, Edwards, Reddings)
    • "Tell Her" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "Two Silhouettes" (Russ Ballard)
    • "Figure in the Dark" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)
    • "Dangerous Game" (Kirkpatrick, O'Donoghue, Baker)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 82. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
  2. ^ "Taken by Storm – Bronz : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Bronz – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Tune Records c/o Your Tune Music Ltd". Yourtunerecords.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Bronz Guitarist Shaun Kirkpatrick Dies". Ultimateclassicrock.com. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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