Krokus (band)

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Krokus
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Background information
Origin Solothurn, Switzerland
Genre(s) Heavy metal
Hard rock
Years active 1974-present
Label(s) AFM Records
Website Official Website
Members
Marc Storace (lead vocals)
Mandy Meyer (lead guitar)
Dominique Favez (rhythm guitar)
Tony Castell (bass guitar)
Stefan Schwarzmann (drums)
Former members
Tommy Kiefer (vocals, guitar, 1974-81)
Hansi Droz (guitar, 1974-76)
Remo Spadino (bass, 1974-76)
Chris Von Rohr (vocals, bass, drums, 1974-82, 1987-88)
Fernando von Arb (guitar, bass, 1977-2005)
Jürg Naegeli (bass, keyboards, 1977-79)
Freddy Steady (drums, 1977-83, 1995-99)
Mark Kohler (guitar, bass, 1982-90, 1995-99)
Jonathan Stern (bass, 1980-82)
Steve Pace (drums, 1983-84)
Jeff Klaven (drums, 1984-88)
Tommy Keiser (bass, 1986-88)
Dani Crivelli (drums, 1988-90)
Peter Tanner (vocals, 1990-95)
Many Maurer (guitar, bass, 1990-2003)
Peter Haas (drums, 1990-95, 1999-2003)
Carl Sentence (vocals, 1999-2003)
Chris Lauper (guitar, 1999-2003)
Dave Stettler (guitars, 2001-03)
Patrick Aeby (drums, 2003-06)

Krokus is a hard rock/heavy metal band from Switzerland.

Krokus was founded in Solothurn in 1974 by Chris von Rohr, bassist (and original lead vocalist) and guitarist Tommy Kiefer. Originally playing the bar circuit with hit cover versions, they changed to metal because the rise of bands like AC/DC and Iron Maiden made them realize that the genre was catching up with people. The change was emphasized by Marc Storace joining the band as front-man. They enjoyed huge popularity in the 1980s in parts of Europe and the USA through heavy touring, MTV exposure and videos. In Europe, they toured with Nazareth and in the United States with AC/DC, Motörhead, Rush, Def Leppard and Judas Priest. Their album Headhunter was a platinum album in the United States. So far, all Krokus albums have gone platinum in Switzerland.

In 2005, longtime lead guitarist Fernando von Arb reluctantly left the band after continuing problems with his wrist required surgery. Realizing that the stresses of touring life were no longer for him, he amicably parted ways with Krokus. Mandy Meyer, who had played with the band in the mid-1980's (and who had also briefly toured with Asia, and Katmandu, ex-Fastway), was tapped to replace him.


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[edit] Origin of band name

The band name "Krokus" evolved from the word for a flower common to the region of southern europe, the crocus. Early in the spring of 1975, band founder Chris von Rohr observed a field of these flowers while traveling by train. He was returning from the "L'Ecole des Chefs" located in France after an aborted career in the culinary arts, and it was around this time the idea for a Metal band was formed.


[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

[edit] Live albums & Compilations

  • 1980: Early Days '75-'78 (Compilation)
  • 1986: Alive And Screamin' (Live)
  • 1987: Stayed Awake All Night - The Best (Compilation)
  • 1993: The Dirty Dozen (Best Of)
  • 2000: Definitve Collection (Compilation)
  • 2000: The Collection (Compilation)
  • 2000: Best Of (Compilation)
  • 2003: Long Stick Goes Boom: The Anthology (Best Of)
  • 2004: Fire And Gasoline (Live + DVD)

[edit] Singles & EPs

  • 1980: Tokyo Nights
  • 1980: Heatstrokes
  • 1980: Bedside Radio
  • 1981: Winning Man
  • 1981: Rock City
  • 1982: American Woman
  • 1982: Save Me
  • 1982: Bad Boys Rag Dolls
  • 1983: Stayed Awake All Night
  • 1983: Screaming In The Night
  • 1984: Midnite Maniac
  • 1984: Ballroom Blitz
  • 1984: Our Love
  • 1986: School's Out
  • 1987: Screaming In The Night (Live)
  • 1987: Let The Love Begin
  • 1988: Let It Go
  • 1988: Wild Love
  • 1994: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
  • 2003: I Want It All
  • 2006: Angel of My Dreams

[edit] Videos & DVDs

  • 1985: The Video Blitz (VHS)
  • 2004: Fire And Gasoline (Bonus DVD)
  • 2004: As Long As We Live (DVD)

[edit] External links

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