hard rock

1979
Kiss (band) Dynasty

Kiss’s first album of new material in two years, Dynasty (1979), continued the band’s Platinum streak. The disco-flavored ” I Was Made for Lovin’ You ” became one of the band’s biggest hit singles to date, peaking at No. 11. Session drummer Anton Fig performed almost all the percussion on…
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The Angels (Australian band) On 29 September of that year, Alberts released the Out of the Blue

On 29 September of that year, Alberts released the Out of the Blue four-track EP, which provided the third studio version of “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again” in three years. The EP reached No. 29 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. On New Year’s Eve 1979,…
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The Who Released that summer

Released that summer alongside a soundtrack album , it was a retrospective of the band’s career, directed by Jeff Stein.

Helix (band) With new management under Kitchener’s William Seip, Helix released

With new management under Kitchener’s William Seip, Helix released two independent albums on their own H&S Records, entitled Breaking Loose and White Lace & Black Leather , in 1979 and 1981 respectively. During the sessions for Breaking Loose , Helix recorded a cover of the Del Shannon hit “Thinkin’ It…
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Trust (rock band) Trust rose to fame in 1979 and 1980 with their music, which mixed

Trust rose to fame in 1979 and 1980 with their music, which mixed hard rock influences, acerbic social and political commentary, anarchist undertones and a renegade attitude similar to that of MC5 . Trust’s success was also due to Krief’s stature as a French guitar hero and Bonvoisin’s sincere and…
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The Who film was completed

The Kids Are Alright film was completed in early 1979.

1978
The Who Jones officially joined

Jones officially joined the band in November 1978. At the same time Jones joined, keyboardist John “Rabbit” Bundrick was added to the line-up, though he was not made an official member.

Led Zeppelin recorded at Polar Studios

In November 1978, the group recorded at Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Who added to the line-up

At the same time Jones joined, keyboardist John “Rabbit” Bundrick was added to the line-up, though he was not made an official member.

The Who officially joined

Jones officially joined the band in November 1978.