Masterstroke Band Members

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   Hi 

Looking at the info posted here

http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/masterstroke--prisoner-of-love(demo).aspx
and here
http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/masterstroke.aspx

both pages state Albert Ulvoen as  drummer.  In fact this is untrue.  The Drummer on the single and in the early days of Masterstroke, certainly when Andy McMurray was auditioned and joined, was in fact Julian Wheatley
I know 'cos that that is me !!
Albert Ulvoen joined sometime after the single was recorded and after I had left the band.  I think probably around 1984.  

Edited by Colt - 10 Nov 2010 at 3:30am

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buffalobillzblue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Newbie Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote buffalobillzblue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Masterstroke Band Members Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 4:40pm
	Hi Looking at the info posted here http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/masterstroke--prisoner-of-love(demo).aspx and here http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/masterstroke.aspx both pages state Albert Ulvoen as drummer. In fact this is untrue. The Drummer on the single and in the early days of Masterstroke, certainly when Andy McMurray was auditioned and joined, was in fact Julian Wheatley I know 'cos that that is me !! Albert Ulvoen joined sometime after the single was recorded and after I had left the band. I think probably around 1984. Edited by Colt - 10 Nov 2010 at 3:30am

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	Hi Julian. Thanks for the info. I've fixed both entries. Are they okay now?


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	Thanks for the info, Julian - it's so hard to find accurate information about so many of the bands from that important, formative time in heavy metal that we really appreciate this sort of input. I recall reading that Masterstroke had a full set of original material, and were among the leading lights on the Kent NWoBHM scene - did the band record any gigs and/or do you have any photos? I'm intrigued by the two pieces I've heard, and would really like to hear more! Thanks Mark (Cert)

buffalobillzblue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Newbie Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote buffalobillzblue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 2010 at 5:23pm
	Great to hear you like what you hear. I have no photos. There are photos though around and I will see if I can lay my hands on them. It is true that we boasted a whole set of original material. We also played covers of course. The two songs on the single were by no means or best songs. While we recorded some gigs, I have no idea where those recordings are now. I have some studio recordings from the time. They are on tape. When I get them digitised, I'll share them with you. Just staritng another band now (Nov 2010). Haven't played drums since leaving Masterstroke in 1980s. Andy McMurray and Jim McFarnell continued to play on and still play today in 'User Friendly' .

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	Good luck with your new band, Julian. I'm looking forward to hearing some output from that band :-)


Certif1ed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MMA Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: 29 Mar 2010 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 473	Post Options Post Reply Quote Certif1ed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 2010 at 4:19pm
	This is excellent news - I'm really excited to hear that there might be studio material as well as live about to resurface - and it's really cool that there's some new music on the horizon. I'm really looking forward to hearing it too!