Firebird (band)

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Firebird
Origin U.K.
Genre(s) Blues-rock
Years active 1999-present
Label(s) Rise Above Records
Music for Nations
Steamhammer Records
Associated acts Napalm Death
Carcass
Spiritual Beggars
Cathedral
Blacksmith
Trespass
Blind Dog
The Quill
End of Level Boss
Members
Bill Steer
Smok Smoczkiewicz
Ludwig Witt
Former members
Leo Smee
Tom Broman
Tobias Nilsson
Roger Nilsson
George Atlagic
Alan French
Al Steer
Harry Armstrong

Firebird is a British blues-rock power trio founded by Bill Steer in 1999. The music style, reminiscent of seventies rock bands such as Cream, is a radical departure from Steer's previous work with grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and death metal band Carcass.

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[edit] History

Firebird's lineup has seen several drummers and bass players come and go, but Steer's congenial vocals and guitar playing have kept the band's vibe stable. Firebird came together in 1999 when Steer teamed up with Cathedral bassist Leo Smee and Spiritual Beggars drummer Ludwig Witt.[1] This line-up recorded both Firebird and Deluxe.[2] Both bassist and drummer departed due to commitments with their primary bands before a 2001 European tour that saw Steer teaming up with Blind Dog bassist Tobias Nilsson and Quill drummer George Atlagic.[1] In 2002 Steer announced yet another line-up consisting of drummer Atlagic and Quill and Spiritual Beggars bassist Roger Nilsson.[1] This line-up recorded 2003's No. 3. Other line-up changes occurred after No. 3 and Steer recruited Al Steer and reunited with Witt on 2006's Hot Wings. The current line-up consists of Steer and Witt along with Smok Smoczkiewicz.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Members

  • Bill Steer - guitar, vocals, harmonica (1999 - present)
  • Smok Smoczkiewicz - bass guitar (2007 - present)
  • Ludwig Witt - drums (1999 - 2001 & 2005 - present)
  • Leo Smee - bass guitar (1999 - 2001)
  • Tom Broman - drums (2001)
  • Tobias Nilsson - bass guitar (2001)
  • Roger Nilsson - bass guitar (2002)
  • George Atlagic - drums (2002)
  • Alan French - drums (2002 - 2004)
  • Al Steer - bass guitar (2003 - 2006)
  • Harry Armstrong - bass guitar (2006 - 2007)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Firebird at Rockdetector
  2. ^ Firebird at BNR Metal

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