Boss
Boss | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Adelaide, SA |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1981 - 1988 |
| Associated acts | AC/DC, BB Steal, Heaven, Almost Human, Tough Luxury, Black Label |
| Past members | see left |
Band members
- Final line-up
- Craig Csongrady (vocals)
- Kevin Pratt (guitar)
- Warren Mason (guitar)
- Peter Heckenberg (drums)
- Peter Waterank (bass)
- Former members
- Rob Demartino (drums) (1987)
- Mark Evans (bass) (1986)
- Laurie Marlow (bass) (1985)
- Joe Tatts (drums) (1983 - 1985)
- Pete Sutcliffe (guitar) (1983 - 1985)
- Scott Ginn (bass) (1983 - 1985)
- Allan Bryant (drums) (1983)
Formed
Adelaide, SA, 1981
Band information
Boss was a flashy Sydney (by way of Adelaide) hard rock and metal band with a melodic sound characterised by Csongrady's high-pitched wails and Pratt's spitfire guitar work. The band built a solid reputation which led to an international deal with RCA and supports to the likes of Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister and Dio. Step On It was recorded using a drum machine with Tatts joining before it was released. The album sold strongly in Europe but met with little domestic success and the band was eventually dumped by the label. Line-up changes ensued and a failed US bid spelt their doom. Csongrady was briefly considered as a replacment for Kevin Dubrow in Quiet Riot before Boss re-formed as BB Steal in 1988.
Discography
Albums:
| 1984 | Step On It | RCA |
Singles:
| 1984 | Strange Games | RCA | |
| 1985 | Dancin' Queen | RCA | |
| 1985 | Cry Cry | RCA | |
| 1986 | Shake It | RCA |
Compilation track:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "(Kick Ass) Rock N Roll" | Metal Madness | Concept |