Difference between revisions of "Boss"

From AusMetal Guide
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Protected "Boss" [edit=autoconfirmed:move=autoconfirmed])
 
(6 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Boss
| image          =
| alt            =
| caption        =
| image_size      =
| landscape      = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank -->
| background      = group_or_band
| alias          =
| origin          = Adelaide, SA
| genre          = Hard rock
| years_active    = 1981 - 1988
| label          =
| associated_acts = [[ACDC|AC/DC]], [[BB Steal]], [[Heaven]], [[Almost Human]], [[Tough Luxury]], Black Label
| website        =
| current_members = 
| past_members    = see left
}}
===Band members===
===Band members===


Line 9: Line 28:


*Former members
*Former members
**Rob Demartino (drums) (1987)
**Mark Evans (bass) (1986)
**Laurie Marlow (bass) (1985)
**Laurie Marlow (bass) (1985)
**Joe Tatts (drums) (1983 - 1985)
**Joe Tatts (drums) (1983 - 1985)
Line 21: Line 42:
===Band information===
===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.
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===
===Discography===
Line 70: Line 91:
|}
|}


'''Compilation track:'''
{|
! width="40"| Year
! width="220"| Track Title
! width="220"| Album Title
! width="70"| Label
|-
| 1988
| "(Kick Ass) Rock N Roll"
| '''''Metal Madness'''''
| Concept
|-
|}
[[Category:Band List]]
[[Category:Bands from New South Wales]]
[[Category:Bands from New South Wales]]
[[Category:Bands from Sydney]]
[[Category:Bands from Sydney]]

Latest revision as of 09:16, 29 August 2013

Boss
OriginAdelaide, SA
GenresHard rock
Years active1981 - 1988
Associated actsAC/DC, BB Steal, Heaven, Almost Human, Tough Luxury, Black Label
Past memberssee 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:

Steponit.jpg
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