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TYGER OF PAN TANG
http://www.tygersofpantang.com/
Early days, 1978-1983
The band was originally formed by Jess Cox (vocals), Robb Weir (guitar), Richard "Rocky" Laws (bass), and Brian Dick (drums). Rapidly building a local following, they were first signed up by local independent label Neat Records before MCA gave them a major record deal. After several singles, they released their first album Wild Cat in 1980. The album reached the #18 in Britain on the first week of its release.
Subsequently John Sykes (formerly in Streetfighter, later in Badlands, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder) was added as second guitarist. Jess Cox then had a fall out with the others and quit, to be replaced by Persian Risk vocalist Jon Deverill. This lineup released Spellbound in 1981. With Deverill's arguably superior vocals and that much more experience, the album increased their following.
However, Sykes quit after the third album Crazy Nights to audition for Ozzy Osbourne. He was rapidly replaced by ex-Penetration guitarist Fred Purser who had to learn the set in two days flat before touring.
Tygers Of Pan Tang's fourth album The Cage (1982) was their most accomplished effort and things looked promising. Unfortunately, the band then had a major disagreement with MCA, who were not prepared to promote them unless they agreed to play more cover recordings (following the band's hit with "Love Potion No. 9"). They subsequently tried to break free from their contract, but MCA's demands exceeded the willingness of any other record company to pay to free the band and the band broke up in frustration.
John Sykes however achieved major success with Thin Lizzy and then Whitesnake, and as a guitar virtuoso in Japan.
Reformation, 1985-1987
In 1985, Jon Deverill and Brian Dick reformed the band with Steve Lamb ex-Sergeant (guitar), Neil Sheppard (guitar), and ex-Warrior and Satan member Clin Irwin (bass). Dave Donaldson (bass) later replaced Clin Irwin. Meanwhile, Robb Weir and Jess Cox formed spin-off band Tyger-Tyger.
The reformed Tygers of Pan Tang released The Wreck-Age in summer 1985 through Music for Nations, and Burning in the Shades in 1987, through Zebra Records. Unfortunately their last album received bad reviews and they disbanded again. Various compilations and live albums were produced by the band's two first labels, Neat Records and MCA.
Latter days, 1999-present
However, this was not the end of the band. During the 1998 Wacken Open Air festival, Jess Cox joined on stage with the band Blitzkrieg, playing three old Tygers songs. The audience's response was very positive, and a year later, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tygers of Pan Tang and the 10th Wacken Open Air, the band was invited again to play on the main stage. Brian Dick and Rocky were unable to join the band, but the Tygers (now Jess Cox and Robb Weir, backed up by Blitzkrieg guitarist Glen Howes, bassist Gavin Gray and drummer Chris Percy) performed nevertheless a memorable show. Recording tapes of their performance gave rise to the Live at Wacken album.
In 2001, Robb Weir decided to reform the band, despite being the only original member. The other musicians were Tony Lidell (vocals), Dean Robertson (lead guitar), Brian West (bass) and Craig Ellis (drums). They released Mystical through Z-Records. They toured in several festivals, but eventually got fired by Z-Records in 2002, the reason given being an unexpected lack of sales.
The band went on to produce a split album with Girlschool and Oliver/Dawson Saxon on Communique Records, and in 2004 a brand new album, Noises in the Cathouse, with new singer Richie Wicks.
Later the same year, Richie Wicks left and was replaced by Italian vocalist Jacopo Meille. Jon Devrill went on to work as an actor under the name of John Deville, and as of October 2007 was performing in 'The Sound Of Music' at the London Palladium with Television star Connie Fisher. Link to John's bio: http://www.soundofmusiclondon.com/cast/jondeville.php
Current members
Jacopo Meille - Vocals (2004-present)
Robb Weir - Guitars (1978-1982, 1999, 2000-present)
Dean "Deano" Robertson - Guitars (2000-present)
Brian West - Bass (2000-present)
Craig Ellis - Drums (2000-present)
Past members
Vocals
Richie Wicks (2004)
Tony Liddell (2000-2004)
John Deverill (1981-1983, 1984, 1985-1987)
Jess Cox (1978-1981, 1999)
Guitars
Glen Howes (1999)
Steve Lamb (1984, 1985-1987)
Neil Shepherd (1984, 1985-1987)
Fred Purser (1982-1983)
John Sykes (1980-1982)
Bass
Gavin Gray (1999)
Dave Donaldson (1985-1987)
Clin Irwin (1983-1985)
Richard "Rocky" Laws (1978-1983)
Drums
Chris Percy (1999)
Brian Dick (1978-1983, 1985-1987)
Albums
Wild Cat - 1980 - #18 UK
Live At Nottingham Rock City - Live, 1981
Spellbound - 1981 - #33 UK
Crazy Nights - 1982 - #51 UK
The Cage - 1983 - #13 UK
The Wreck-Age - 1985
First Kill [Re-release of early demo recordings] - 1986
Burning in the Shade - 1987
Live At Nottingham Rock City 1981 - Live, 2001
Mystical - 2001
Live at Wacken - Live, 2001
Live in the Roar - Live, 2003
Noises From the Cathouse - 2004
Leg of the Boot: Live in Holland - Live, 2005
Article ajouté le 2008-03-18 , consulté 10 fois
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