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 beset the band during 1978, and the tapes of their third album, Riding High, were diverted and never made it to CBS. The label pulled the plug on the budget, and the band split soon after. Riding High was eventually released in 2000 on the Zoom Club label.

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

  • Paul 'Tonka' Chapman -- lead guitar
  • Kenny Driscoll -- vocals on Lone Star
  • 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)
  • Riding High (2000)Lone Star
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