DARK STAR
NWoBHM / Hard Rock • United Kingdom
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Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, by ex-Sweaty Betty vocalist / keyboard player Rik Staines and ex-Suicide guitarists, Dark Star are best known for their single 'Lady Of Mars' which was included on the legendary NWOBHM compilation 'Metal For Muthas Volume 2', and was a firm favourite in rock clubs at the time.
They released their debut self titled album in 1981, which gave us classic NWOBHM tracks like 'Kaptain Amerika', 'Backstreet Killer' and 'Green Peace'.
Over the years Dark Star toured with bands such as Budgie, Magnum and Ten Years After, also embarking on the 'Metallical Mystery Tour' with labelmates Limelight and Chevy.
In 1985 Dark Star sadly called it a day, with a further studio album 'Real To Real' emerging on FM Revolver in 1987.
These days Harrison, Key, Overland and Atkins play in the blues band Poker Alice while Rik Staines, having worked in music management, now apparently
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