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Phenomena (band)

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Phenomena
OriginEngland
Genres
Years active1984–present
LabelsBronze, BMG, Parachute, Escape, Explore
Spinoff ofTrapeze
Members
  • Tom Galley
Past members

Phenomena is a rock music concept formed by record producer Tom Galley and his brother, Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley. Contributors were leading rock musicians such as Glenn Hughes, Brian May, and John Wetton, amongst others.[1]

History

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In a cover story run by Kerrang! magazine in 1985, Phenomena's production of rock songs based on a story line running through a whole album, attached to artworks and other multi-media aspects, was credited for the "return of the concept album" in the 1980s. Phenomena released three albums in the 1980s and early 1990s,[1] and had a number one hit single in South America with "Did It All for Love", while the album charted in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. It was after working together on the second album, that Kyoji Yamamoto and Toshihiro Niimi invited Neil Murray to join Vow Wow.[2][3]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Phenomena (Bronze, 1985) – UK #63[4]
  • Phenomena II: Dream Runner (BMG/RCA, 1987)
  • Phenomena III: Inner Vision (Parachute Music, 1993)
  • Psycho Fantasy (Escape Music, 2006)
  • Blind Faith (Escape Music, 2010)
  • Awakening (Escape Music, 2012)

Compilation albums

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  • Phenomena Project X 1985–1996 (1997) (Creative World Entertainment)
  • The Complete Works (2006 CWE) (first three albums partly remixed, plus bonus tracks, but omitting three tracks inadvertently)
  • Phenomena Anthology (2019) (Explore Rights Management Ltd)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 275. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  2. ^ "Remembering The Original Japanese Rock Invasion". Metal Hammer. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  3. ^ "KYOJI YAMAMOTO – Bow Wow, Vow Wow, and Wild Flag mastermind reflects on the early days of his career, the last four decades, and the future: "I just want to make music as I like, and as long as there are enough people interested so I can make my living and keep myself happy."". Metal-Rules. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 425. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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