In September 1975, they were joined by former Stories guitarist Richie Ranno . After keyboardist Gonsky separated from the group, they decided to rebrand and pursue a more heavy metal direction.
Keeler and Young left the group soon after the band’s first single was released and in the summer of 1975 Moore and Levine met guitarist Rik Emmett , who was playing at Toronto’s Hollywood Tavern in a band called ACT III. After jamming with the pair at Moore’s house in…
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No Reservations was released by the company Island Records in September 1975 as part of a deal organized by Blackfoot’s then manager Lou Manganiello, and their second record album, Flyin’ High , was released by Epic Records company in December 1976. Both record albums were produced by Johnson and Hood.
The album was picked up by Siegel and sold 30,000 copies in Canada within the first few months of its release in September 1975.
Released in September 1975, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow met a positive critical reception and was a top 20 UK and top 30 US hit.
John Wetton (ex- Family and King Crimson ) joined the band in March 1975 and with him Return to Fantasy (June 1975) was recorded; representing a revitalised Uriah Heep, it soared up to No. 7 in the UK. “It was a relief to have someone solid and reliable, and he…
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Although they were highly successful in the mid-1970s, tensions mounted within the band due to personal issues, burn-out, and disputes over musical direction. Despite these issues, Grand Funk forged ahead. Needing two more albums to complete their record deal with Capitol, Grand Funk embarked on a major tour and decided…
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In August, after an acrimonious split with Trident, the band negotiated themselves out of their contract and searched for new management. One of the options they considered was an offer from Led Zeppelin ‘s manager, Peter Grant , who wanted them to sign with Led Zeppelin’s own production company, Swan…
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Following their triumphant Earls Court appearances , Led Zeppelin took a holiday and planned an autumn tour in America, scheduled to open with two outdoor dates in San Francisco. In August 1975, however, Plant and his wife Maureen were involved in a serious car crash while on holiday in Rhodes…
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The Runaways were formed in August 1975. Fowley touted the new group the Runaways as “an all-girl answer to Grand Funk ,” and the band signed to Kim Fowley Productions for management in September 1975. The lineup of Jett, West, and Steele made its live debut playing the Whisky a…
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