Lone Star (band)

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Lone Star was a rock band formed in Cardiff, Wales, in 1975 by Paul 'Tonka' Chapman. They signed to CBS Records, and released their self-titled debut album. It charted at #47 in 1976. The second album, Firing On All Six, saw original vocalist Kenny Driscoll replaced by John Sloman. That album reached #36 in the UK charts.

Management problems, which led to the management running off with the band's funding, beset the band during rehearsals for a third album. The label finally pulled the plug and the band split in 1978. A third album, Riding High, was released on the Zoom Club label in 2000.

Driscoll and Hurley reformed the band in 1979 and tried unsuccessfully to obtain a new recording contract. They played some gigs in 1980, including shows at Bournemouth Winter Gardens, Keele University and Nottingham Boat Club.

[edit] Members

  • Kenny Driscoll -- vocals on Lone Star
  • Paul 'Tonka' Chapman -- lead guitar
  • Pete Hurley -- bass
  • Dixie Lee -- drums
  • John Sloman -- vocals on Firing on All Six
  • Tony Smith -- guitar on Lone Star and Firing on All Six
  • Rick Worsnop -- keyboards, bass on Riding High

[edit] Albums

  • Lone Star (1976)
  • Firing on All Six (1977)
  • BBC Radio One Live In Concert (1994)
  • Riding High (2000)
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