The Next Band

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The Next Band were a trio featuring Def Leppard's second drummer Frank Noon, vocalist / bassist Rocky Newton and guitarist John Lockton.

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[edit] Other bands featuring members of The Next Band

Lockton and Noon were later in Wild Horses with Rainbow and Dio bassist Jimmy Bain.

Newton and Noon were later in Lionheart with former Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton.

Lockton was later in the band Victory, with whom he played on their self-titled album. Newton is credited as a guest backing vocalist on the Victory album Culture Killed The Native, though by that time John Lockton was no longer in the band.

Newton was later a member of the McAuley Schenker Group

The Next Band released the Four By Three EP. (Four songs by three people.)

[edit] Track list of Four By Three EP

  1. Never On A Win
  2. Close Encounters
  3. Red Alert
  4. Too Many Losers

[edit] Line up

  • Rocky Newton: Lead Vocals and Bass
  • John Lockton: Guitar
  • Frank Noon: Drums

[edit] References

  • www.tartareandesire.com/bands/nextband.htm
  • www.nwobhm.com/nextb.htm