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Rough Diamond is the debut album of British rock band Rough Diamond.

Rough Diamond was formed by singer David Byron following his dismissal from Uriah Heep, along with former Humble Pie guitarist Clem Clempson and ex-Wings drummer Geoff Britton. The album peaked at #103 on the Billboard 200 in 1977[1]. The group disbanded shortly after releasing their debut.[2]

Track listing

  1. Rock N' Roll (Byron / Britton / Rushent) – 3:28
  2. Lookin' For You (Byron / Clempson / Butcher) – 4:06
  3. Lock & Key (Byron / Clempson) – 4:59
  4. Seasong (Byron / Clempson) – 7:35
  5. By The Horn (Byron / Clempson) – 3:13
  6. Scared (Byron / Clempson / Britton / Butcher / Bath) – 5:33
  7. Hobo (Byron / Clempson / Britton / Butcher / Bath) – 5:45
  8. The Link (Butcher) – 2:19
  9. End Of The Line (Byron / Clempson / Britton / Butcher) – 5:46

Original album credits[3]

Band members

Other Credits

  • Produced By: Steve Smith, David Byron & Clem Clempson
  • Engineers: Phill Brown (Olympic) Richard Digby Smith and Dave Hutchins (Basing St. Studios)
  • Photos: Clive Arrowsmith
  • Cover Design: Eckford/Stimpson
  • ©1977 In This Sound Recording and Artwork's Owned by Island Records LTD.

Special Thanks

  • Chris Blackwell, Tim Clark, Charley Nuccio, Tom Hayes, David Betteridge, Phil Cooper, Tony Loynes, Brian Blevins, Tony (Eisteddfod) Hughes, and all at Island Ltd., Inc. and International.
  • PS: Very special thanks to Patsy Finch.

References