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[Album]
16 July 2010
Alternative Rock
'Basement Birds' is the only album by the band Basement Birds. It reached No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
Basement Birds were an Australian indie rock group which formed in mid-2009 and comprised four singer-songwriters, Kevin Mitchell (of Jebediah, aka Bob Evans), Steve Parkin (ex-Vinyl, Autopilot, solo), Josh Pyke (ex-An Empty Flight, solo) and Kavyen Temperley (of Eskimo Joe). The members' mutual love of lush vocal harmonies and alt-country style was the basis for forming the project. Mitchell, Parkin and Temperley had each developed their careers in Perth. Influences cited by the band include Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Wilco. Their sole album peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Mitchell indicated that there were no plans to resume the project as each member returned to their respective groups or solo careers.
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Kevin Mitchell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
4 September 2009
Rock
'Before The Frost... ...Until The Freeze' is the eighth studio album by The Black Crowes. It was recorded before a live audience at Levon Helm's Woodstock, New York, studio, The Barn, in late February and early March, 2009. The Before The Frost... portion of the double album was available on CD, and the CD purchase came with a code allowing download of the Until The Freeze portion from The Black Crowes website. It is the band's last album of original material to feature longtime drummer Steve Gorman, guitarist Luther Dickinson and keyboardist Adam MacDougall.
The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1984. They have sold more than 30 million albums, and are listed at number 92 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock'.
[Album]
4 September 2009
Rock
'Before The Frost... ...Until The Freeze' is the eighth studio album by The Black Crowes. It was recorded before a live audience at Levon Helm's Woodstock, New York, studio, The Barn, in late February and early March, 2009. The Before The Frost... portion of the double album was available on CD, and the CD purchase came with a code allowing download of the Until The Freeze portion from The Black Crowes website. It is the band's last album of original material to feature longtime drummer Steve Gorman, guitarist Luther Dickinson and keyboardist Adam MacDougall.
The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1984. They have sold more than 30 million albums, and are listed at number 92 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock'.
[Album]
30 January 2006
Progressive Metal
'Synchestra' is the eighth solo album by Devin Townsend, and the second and final album he recorded with The Devin Townsend Band.
Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released 30+ albums across all of his projects.
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Devin Townsend - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
4 December 2004
Progressive Metal
'Devlab' is the seventh solo album by Devin Townsend. It is his first ambient album.
Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released 30+ albums across all of his projects.
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Devin Townsend - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[E.P.]
17 February 2004
Punk Rock
'Four On The Floor' is the fourth E.P. by The Living End.
The Living End is an Australian punk rockabilly band from Melbourne, formed in 1994. The band rose to fame in 1997 after the release of their E.P. 'Second Solution / Prisoner Of Society', which peaked at No. 4 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The Band was nominated 27 times and won five awards at the Australian ARIA Music Awards ceremonies. In October 2010, their debut album was listed in the book "100 Best Australian Albums". They have also achieved moderate chart success in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
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Chris Cheney - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Scott Owen - Double Bass [Member]
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Andy Strachan - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
21 August 2001
-Various-
'Rock Star (Music From The Motion Picture)' is the soundtrack to the film Rock Star.
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Zakk Wylde - Guitar [Guest]
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[Album]
1 March 2000
Hard Rock
'Never Let The Bastards Wear You Down' is the first solo studio album by Dee Snider. The album title is a reference to the mock-Latin 'aphorism Illegitimi non-carborundum'. The album contains a number of songs Snider wrote for Twisted Sister, Desperado and Widowmaker, but never recorded.
Daniel Snider (born March 15, 1955) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. Snider later formed and was the lead singer in the heavy metal bands Desperado, Widowmaker, and SMFs (Sick Mother Fuckers). He also released several solo albums. Snider was ranked #83 in the Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time.
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Dee Snider - Vocals [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
18 September 1999
Hard Rock
'Best' is a compilation album by Scorpions.
Scorpions are a German hard rock band formed in Hanover in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker. They are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands.
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11 November 1997
Heavy Metal
'The Ozzman Cometh' is a compilation album by Ozzy Osbourne. It is his third greatest hits collection.
John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne is an English hard rock and heavy metal vocalist. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as part of the band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname 'Prince Of Darkness'. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems. He then began a successful solo career with 'Blizzard Of Ozz' in 1980, and his the first seven albums went on to receive multi-platinum certifications in the U.S. He has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. Osbourne has sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases.
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Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Randy Rhoads - Guitar [Member]
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Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lee Kerslake - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
29 Apri 1996
Heavy Metal
'The Sabbath Stones' is a compilation album by Black Sabbath. The songs are from the albums ranging from 1983's Born Again to 1995's Forbidden. It was never formally released in the U.S. or Canada, and was the last album to be released by Black Sabbath on I.R.S. Records.
Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.
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Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Glenn Hughes - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Laurence Cottle - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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Neil Murray - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave 'The Beast' Spitz - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Cozy Powell - Drums [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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Bobby Rondinelli - Drums [Member]
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Eric Singer - Drums [Member]
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Ernie C. - Production [Producer]
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I.R.S. Records (Region: Europe)
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[Album; Compilation]
5 October 1992
Punk
'Kiss This' is a compilation by Sex Pistols. It features all tracks from Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols (1977) and highlights from the soundtrack album The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1979), interspersed with singles and B-sides. It also features a 1977 show in Trondheim, Norway.
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Johnny Rotten - Vocals [Member]
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Steve Jones - Guitar [Member]
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Glen Matlock - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Paul Crook - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
?? ?? 1990
-Various-
'Trax, British Made' is the third compilation album by Australian music television program Trax. It features a number of classic U.S. rock bands.
[Album; Compilation]
?? ?? 1989
-Various-
'Trax, British Made' is the third compilation album by Australian music television program Trax. It features a number of classic U.K. rock bands.
[Album; Compilation]
?? ?? 1988
-Various-
'Trax, Australian Made II' is the second compilation album by Australian music television program Trax. It again features a number of classic Australian rock bands.
[Album; Compilation]
?? ?? 1987
-Various-
'Trax, Australian Made' is a compilation album by Australian music television program Trax. It features a number of classic Australian rock bands.
[Album]
3 February 1986
Rock
'Mean Business' is the second and final studio album by The Firm. Repeating the same bluesy formula as on the first album, The Firm (1985), Mean Business did not achieve the same commercial success. It peaked at 22 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. and at #46 on the U.K. Albums Chart. Perhaps due to the lukewarm-at-best critical and financial success which the band met, guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Paul Rodgers decided to disband The Firm within months of this album's release.
The Firm were a British rock supergroup formed in 1984, featuring singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer Chris Slade, and bassist Tony Franklin. The band released two albums in 1985 and 1986 before breaking up.
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Paul Rodgers - Vocals [Member]
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Jimmy Page - Guitar [Member]
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Tony Franklin - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Chris Slade - Drums [Member]
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Atlantic Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
11 February 1985
Rock
The Firm is the first studio album by The Firm. It peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, and reached No. 15 on the U.K. Albums Chart.
The Firm were a British rock supergroup formed in 1984, featuring singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer Chris Slade, and bassist Tony Franklin. The band released two albums in 1985 and 1986 before breaking up.
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Paul Rodgers - Vocals [Member]
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Jimmy Page - Guitar [Member]
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Tony Franklin - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Chris Slade - Drums [Member]
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Atlantic Records (Region: International)
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[E.P.]
?? November 1980
Heavy Metal
'Mr. Crowley (Recorded Live On Stage)' is a live E.P. by Ozzy Osbourne. It was released to promote the Blizzard Of Ozz album.
John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne is an English hard rock and heavy metal vocalist. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as part of the band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname 'Prince Of Darkness'. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems. He then began a successful solo career with 'Blizzard Of Ozz' in 1980, and his the first seven albums went on to receive multi-platinum certifications in the U.S. He has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. Osbourne has sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases.
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Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
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Randy Rhoads - Guitar [Member]
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Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lee Kerslake - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
?? September 1975
Hard Rock
'Bandolier' is the fifth album by Budgie. It reached No. 36 in the U.K. The cover art was created by artist Patrick Woodroffe. This was the first LP to feature drummer Steve Williams, who thereafter would play on all of Budgie's releases, along with Burke Shelley.
Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.
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[Album]
?? May 1974
Hard Rock
'In For The Kill!' is the fourth studio album by Budgie. The song 'Crash Course In Brain Surgery' was originally released in 1971 as a single, and was re-recorded for the album. It was covered by Metallica in 1987, while the album's title track was covered by Van Halen during the group's club days.
Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.
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[Album]
?? June 1973
Hard Rock
'Never Turn Your Back On A Friend' is the third studio album by Budgie. This was drummer Ray Phillips' final appearance with the band. The album shows the band continuing the successful heavy metal formula of their previous album Squawk (1972). Roger Dean created the artwork for the album.
Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.
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[Album]
?? September 1972
Hard Rock
'Squawk' is the second studio album by Budgie. The album was certified Gold in the U.K. in 1973. The cover art is by Roger Dean.
Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.
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[Album]
?? June 1971
Hard Rock
'Budgie' is the debut album by Budgie. "Homicidal Suicidal" has been covered by the Seattle band Soundgarden.
Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.
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Kevin Mitchell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
4 September 2009
Rock
'Before The Frost... ...Until The Freeze' is the eighth studio album by The Black Crowes. It was recorded before a live audience at Levon Helm's Woodstock, New York, studio, The Barn, in late February and early March, 2009. The Before The Frost... portion of the double album was available on CD, and the CD purchase came with a code allowing download of the Until The Freeze portion from The Black Crowes website. It is the band's last album of original material to feature longtime drummer Steve Gorman, guitarist Luther Dickinson and keyboardist Adam MacDougall.
[Album]
4 September 2009
Rock
'Before The Frost... ...Until The Freeze' is the eighth studio album by The Black Crowes. It was recorded before a live audience at Levon Helm's Woodstock, New York, studio, The Barn, in late February and early March, 2009. The Before The Frost... portion of the double album was available on CD, and the CD purchase came with a code allowing download of the Until The Freeze portion from The Black Crowes website. It is the band's last album of original material to feature longtime drummer Steve Gorman, guitarist Luther Dickinson and keyboardist Adam MacDougall.
[E.P.]
17 February 2004
Punk Rock
'Four On The Floor' is the fourth E.P. by The Living End.
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Chris Cheney - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Scott Owen - Double Bass [Member]
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Andy Strachan - Drums [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
29 Apri 1996
Heavy Metal
'The Sabbath Stones' is a compilation album by Black Sabbath. The songs are from the albums ranging from 1983's Born Again to 1995's Forbidden. It was never formally released in the U.S. or Canada, and was the last album to be released by Black Sabbath on I.R.S. Records.
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Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Glenn Hughes - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Laurence Cottle - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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Neil Murray - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave 'The Beast' Spitz - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Cozy Powell - Drums [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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Bobby Rondinelli - Drums [Member]
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Eric Singer - Drums [Member]
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Ernie C. - Production [Producer]
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I.R.S. Records (Region: Europe)
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Kevin Mitchell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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4 March 1985
Rock
'Whatever Happened To Jugula?' is the only album by Roy Harper and Jimmy Page.
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Jimmy Page - Guitar [Member]
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Tony Franklin - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Beggars Banquet (Region: International)
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?? March 1957
Rock & Roll
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Chuck Berry - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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London Records (Region: Europe)
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Chess Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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