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WANTED King Kobra - III (1988) One of the bands I got into back in the mid '80s when I was growing
Bleach, line-up changes and the dreaded melodic turn
A new record store had just opened near me in the summer of 1985. One hot Summer day my dad was go
Biography King Kobra
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,
