When bands form, longevity is hopeful and for some the long haul is met. However, when fame becomes overwhelming, members may take a step back and work on desired side projects or go solo and record their own albums. On such example is Duran Duran's beloved Andy Taylor, who left the band twice and on the second time permanently (outside of working on Danse Macabre).
So tell fans a new one, Andy.
Thunder
by Andy Taylor
Debut solo album
Released in 1987
No. 61 on UK Albums Chart
No. 46 on Billboard 200
No. 31 on Swedish Albums
Billboard's Album Rock Tracks -
"I Might Lie" - No. 17
"Don't Let Me Die Young" - No. 36
The album was pulled from sales in 1990 but brought back on iTunes in 2010. Other solo singles were included as well. ("Take It Easy" example)
Point of interest - In 1989, the British hard rock band, Thunder, formed and referenced Andy Taylor's album when naming their band.
Tracks -
1. I Might Lie
2. Don't Let Me Die Young
3. Life Goes On
4. Thunder
5. Night Train
6. Tremblin'
7. Bringin' Me Down
8. Broken Window
9. French Guitar
Personnel -
Andy Taylor - Lead vocals, Guitar
Steve Jones - Guitar
Mickey Curry - Drums
Patrick O'Hearn - Bass Guitar
Brett Tuggle - Keyboards
Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion
Mark Volman - Backing vocals
Howard Kaylan - Backing vocals
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