Rock Archeologia

Kickin' - Starbound Lady (1978) 

Artist: Kickin'
Album: Starbound Lady
Label: Class Rock Records
Catalog#: NR 10205
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog Rock
Format: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Bitrate: lossless
Duration: 00:34:28

•  Братья-близнецы Stanley и Wayne Fritz из Omaha, Nebraska начали вместе заниматься музыкой в 1965 году. Поскольку они оба мечтали стать гитаристами, то родители незамедлительно подарили им по Fender Stratocaster и наняли репетитора Dean Short. В 1970 году братья создали свою первую школьную рок-группу The Fritz's, для участия в популярном шоу талантов "Show Wagon". Поднабравшись опыта, как водится, музканты решили приступить к работе над дебютным альбомом. Для этого был заключен контракт с Class Rock Records и придумано новое имя Kickin'. В 1978 году был записан и издан альбом Starbound Lady. Он был выдержан в популярном тогда стиле AOR с преобладанием прога. Альбом был неплохо принят и они начали его обкатывать гастролируя по США и Канаде. Группу неоднократно приглашали играть на разогреве у Rush, The Joe Perry Project и Bryan Adams. Затем музыканты вновь вернулись в Омаху и Kickin' прекратили своё существование. В 1980 году братья решил переименоваться в On The Fritz, оставив из прежнего состава только вокалиста Robin Floyd.

•  Stan & Wayne Fritz: As icons of the Omaha music scene, twin brothers Stan and Wayne Fritz started their music careers together in 1965. With matching white Fender Stratocasters their parents purchased for them in hand, they first took lessons from Dean Short, who introduced them to a diverse palate of music influences.
• In 1970, the guys formed their first rock band, performing for the very popular Omaha World Herald "Show Wagon" talent show events as well as premiering at school functions. Weathering a diverse musical decade in the 70s, the Fritz's formed the band Kickin'. This group produced a debut album in 1978 entitled "Starbound Lady". Kickin' traveled extensively supporting their original music, touring the U.S. and Canada.
Seeking large market opportunities, Stan and Wayne later relocated to a vibrant Canadian music scene, living in Winnipeg and Toronto. It was not long before they found themselves opening for major acts such as Rush, The Joe Perry Project, and Bryan Adams all while doing club shows with bands whose lineups included future members of Loverboy and Saga.
• Returning to Omaha, the brothers formed On The Fritz in 1980, performing upwards of 100 shows per year for the last 27 years. The Fritz brothers' following in the area is a tribute to their many friendships with fans and customers, as well as a high level of mutual respect among area musicians. - www.onthefritz.net

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 • Side One:
A1. Starbound Lady (Written By  - Robin Floyd, Stanley & Wayne Fritz) - 05:27 
A2. I Can Do It (Written By – Eddie Winquest, Rick Winquest) - 06:30
A3. You Know It's Dying (Written By – Rick Winquest) - 05:08
 • Side Two:
B1. Time Traveler (Written By – Robin Floyd, Stanley & Wayne Fritz) - 05:31 
B2. Electricity (Written By – Eddie Winquest, Rick Winquest) - 07:00
B3. You're Not Civilized (Written By - Robin Floyd, Stanley & Wayne Fritz) - 04:30

Personel:
Stanley Fritz - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Rick Winquest - Drums, Vocals
Wayne Fritz - Lead Guitar
Eddie Winquest - Keyboards
Robin Floyd - Vocals

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