King Kobra
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King Kobra was a glam metal group founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne in 1984. The band included four relatively unknown musicians: vocalist Mark Free, guitarist David Michael-Philips, bassist Johnny Rod, and guitarist Mick Sweda. After 2 albums on Capitol records (Ready to Strike - November 9, 1985 and Thrill of a Lifetime - 1986), Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes on his Blue Murder project in 1989.
Singer Mark Free sang on Ready To Strike, Thrill Of A Lifetime, and parts of The Lost Years. Singer Johnny Edwards sang on King Kobra III and parts of The Lost Years. Singer Marq Torien sang on parts of The Lost Years. Singer Kelly Keeling sang on Hollywood Trash.
Bassist Johnny Rod left the band & joined W.A.S.P. in 1986.
Bassist Lonnie Vincent played on parts of The Lost Years.
Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, and Lonnie Vincent left to play together in the band Bullet Boys.
Mark Free underwent gender reassignment surgery in 1995 and is now known as Marcie.
[edit] Personnel
On Ready To Strike and Thrill Of A Lifetime
- Mark Free - Vocals
- David Michael-Philips - Guitar
- Mick Sweda - Guitar
- Johnny Rod - Bass guitar
- Carmine Appice - Drums
On King Kobra III
- Johnny Edwards - Vocals
- David Michael-Philips - Guitar
- Jeff Northrup - Guitar
- Larry Hart - Bass guitar
- Carmine Appice - Drums
[edit] Discography
- Ready to Strike (1985)
- Thrill of a Lifetime (1986)
- King Kobra III (1988)
- The Lost Years (1999) (compilation)
- Hollywood Trash (2001)
