Legs Diamond (band)
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Legs Diamond | |
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Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal |
Years active | 1975–1980, 1984–present |
Labels | AOR Heaven Zoom Club Records Music for Nations Metal Blade Records Target Cream Mercury Records |
Associated acts | Montrose Wild Horses |
Website | http://legsdiamond.com/ |
Members | John Levesque Roger Romeo Michael Durham Prince Jeff Poole Adam Kury |
Past members | Michael "Diamond" Gargano Rick Sanford |
Legs Diamond is an American rock band. They formed in Los Angeles, California, United States, starting with Michael "Diamond" Gargano (bass) and Jeff Poole (drums), and were named for a 1920s gangster of the same name.[1] The group released their self-titled debut album for Mercury Records in 1977.[1] The original band broke up in 1980 after three popular albums,[1] but reformed in 1984 after their original albums had begun to acquire a cult following.
The new lineup released several more albums and continued to perform throughout the 1990s and 2000s. In 2005, original frontman Rick Sanford was replaced by ex-Montrose and Wild Horses vocalist John Levesque, and the band released the album, Diamonds Are Forever, in 2006. Original members include Roger Romeo (guitar), Michael Prince (keyboards/rhythm guitar), and Jeff Poole (percussion). The band still does the occasional gig in the Los Angeles area and at least once a year in San Antonio, Texas where they are still popular, the result of being a favorite of influential disc jockey Joe "the Godfather" Anthony (1940–1992).
Keyboardist Michael Prince is active in studio recording, in Los Angeles, working with some better known R+B and pop acts, including Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Usher, and Los Lobos.
On March 30, 2018, the band's first three studio albums, Legs Diamond, A Diamond Is A Hard Rock, and Fire Power, were re-issued by British label Rock Candy Records, each containing a plethora of bonus tracks.[2]
In 2019, Legs Diamond acquired a new lead singer, Keith England, and are currently working on a new album and eventually touring again.
Members[]
Current[]
- Keith England - Lead vocals (2019–present)
- Roger Romeo - Lead guitar (1975–1980, 1984–present)
- Michael Prince - Rhythm guitar, keyboards (1975–1980, 1984–present)
- Adam Kury - Bass guitar (1992–present)
- Jeff Poole - Drums (1975–1980, 1984–present)
Former[]
- John Levesque - Lead vocals (2005)
- Dusty Watson - Drums
- Rick Sanford - Lead vocals (1976-2005)
- Michael "Diamond" Gargano - Bass guitar
- Mike Christie - Bass Guitar
- Jim May - Lead guitar & vocals
- Jonathan Valen - Drums
- Jeff Marcus - Guitar
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Legs Diamond (1977)
- A Diamond is a Hard Rock (1977)
- Fire Power (1978)
- Out on Bail (1984) (US version is mini-album, EU version is full album with 2 extra songs)
- Land of the Gun (1986)
- Town Bad Girl (1990)
- Captured Live (1992) (1990 live recording in San Antonio, Texas)
- The Wish (1993)
- Uncut Diamond (1999) (never released album recorded in 1980)
- Collection (2003) (4 CD collection of the first three albums plus 'Uncut Diamond')
- Favourites Volume One (2004) (compilation with two new songs)
- Diamonds Are Forever (2006)
- Right on Target (2008) (3-CD Box Set includes first three albums)[3]
Singles[]
- "Stage Fright" (1976) Mercury/Phonogram
- "Woman" (1977) Mercury/Phonogram
- "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (1978) Cream
- "Help Wanted" (1979) Cream
- "Turn to Stone" (1986) Metronome
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who’s Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 199/200. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
- ^ "Latest From Rock Candy - Legs Diamond, Morning Star & Nutz". MelodicRock.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Legs Diamond Discography". Legsdiamond.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
External links[]
- Musical groups from Los Angeles
- Music for Nations artists
- Metal Blade Records artists
- United States rock musical group stubs