Boss

Boss
Origin	Adelaide, NSW
Genres	Hard rock
Years active	1981 - 1988
Associated acts	AC/DC, BB Steal, Heaven, Almost Human, Tough Luxury
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 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