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'''Powerhouse''' was a British [[hard rock]] band which formed after the breakup of the band [[Geordie (band)|Geordie]] in 1984. Fronted by vocalist [[Rob Turnbull]], who originated from the same band as [[AC/DC]]'s lead singer [[Brian Johnson]] and is currently a member of the Power-Soul band [[Gadji]] (Wiki Entry Removed), the band presented a much more refined melodic rock sound than previous Geordie albums. Their critically acclaimed 1986 eponymously titled album featured sleeve design by internationally renowned rock journalist and graphic artist [[Garry Sharpe-Young]] and was produced by rock music specialist [[Andre Jacquemin]], who was also known for his production work on all the [[Monty Python]] albums. The album also featured former [[Hollow Ground (band)|Hollow Ground]] guitarist [[Martin Metcalf]], and [[Vic Malcolm]] from [[Geordie (band)|Geordie]] wrote many of the songs on it.
'''Powerhouse''' (Geordie) was a British [[hard rock]] band which formed after the breakup of the band [[Geordie (band)|Geordie]] in 1984. Fronted by vocalist [[Rob Turnbull]], who originated from the same band as [[AC/DC]]'s lead singer [[Brian Johnson]] and is currently a member of the Power-Soul band [[Gadji]] (Wiki Entry Removed), the band presented a much more refined melodic rock sound than previous Geordie albums. Their critically acclaimed 1986 eponymously titled album featured sleeve design by internationally renowned rock journalist and graphic artist [[Garry Sharpe-Young]] and was produced by rock music specialist [[Andre Jacquemin]], who was also known for his production work on all the [[Monty Python]] albums. The album also featured former [[Hollow Ground (band)|Hollow Ground]] guitarist [[Martin Metcalf]], and [[Vic Malcolm]] from [[Geordie (band)|Geordie]] wrote many of the songs on it.


==POWERHOUSE UK Tour==
==POWERHOUSE UK Tour==

Revision as of 09:30, 22 August 2013

POWERHOUSE
OriginNewcastle,
Genreshard rock,
Years active1985–
1987–
LabelsEMI
MembersRob Turnbull
Brian Gibson
Tom Hill
Martin Metcalf

Powerhouse (Geordie) was a British hard rock band which formed after the breakup of the band Geordie in 1984. Fronted by vocalist Rob Turnbull, who originated from the same band as AC/DC's lead singer Brian Johnson and is currently a member of the Power-Soul band Gadji (Wiki Entry Removed), the band presented a much more refined melodic rock sound than previous Geordie albums. Their critically acclaimed 1986 eponymously titled album featured sleeve design by internationally renowned rock journalist and graphic artist Garry Sharpe-Young and was produced by rock music specialist Andre Jacquemin, who was also known for his production work on all the Monty Python albums. The album also featured former Hollow Ground guitarist Martin Metcalf, and Vic Malcolm from Geordie wrote many of the songs on it.

POWERHOUSE UK Tour

(details to follow including support acts)

Hammersmith Apollo 1986 [citation required]

Discography

Album

Powerhouse Band Logo.
POWERHOUSE Album.
  • POWERHOUSE (1986; 12-inch; EMI)
  1. "Heaven Or Hell"
  2. "Time To Run"
  3. "Feels Like A Breakdown"
  4. " Feel The Steel"
  5. " She's Got You"
  6. " Oh No"
  7. " So You Lose Again"
  8. " Move Away"
  9. " Rock n' Roll"