McCoy (band)

McCoy was a British heavy metal band under the new wave of British heavy metal era. John McCoy also led his own band under the simple name McCoy during the 1980s, which has been integrated with members of bands like Iron Maiden, Samson and Gillan.

McCoy
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Years active1976–1977
1983–1990
LabelsLegacy
Mausoleum
Angel Air Records
Associated actsGillan, Bernie Tormé, Mammoth, Iron Maiden, Samson
Past membersJohn McCoy
Paul Samson
Roger Hunt
T-Bone Rees
Al B. Romano
Steve Linton
Mike Sciotto
Bobby Rondinelli
Liam Genockey
Ron Rebel
Colin Towns

The band was formed by John McCoy before he went to play in Gillan. Paul Samson would later form Samson.[1]

Discography

  • Mini Album/Oh Well (EP), 1983
  • Think Hard, 1984
  • Think Hard... Again, 1998 – A compilation of Think Hard and Oh Well with two additional tracks
  • Brainstorm, 1999
  • Live 1977, 2000
  • Unreal - The Anthology (Compilation), 2007

Band members

First Line-Up
Other members
  • Nikki Brooks – vocals
  • T-Bone Rees – vocals
  • Mark Keen† - guitar, backing vocals
  • Al Romano – guitar, lead vocals
  • Steve Linton – guitar
  • Mike Sciotto – drums
  • Bobby Rondinelli – drums
  • Liam Genockey – drums
  • Ron Rebel – drums
  • Colin Towns – keyboards

See also

References

  1. Unterberger, Richie "McCoy - Live 1977 Review", AllMusic
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