Good Time Warrior
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Good Time Warrior is the sixth album by Lucifer's Friend
, an album in which Mike Starrs
, formerly of Colosseum II
, replaced John Lawton
on vocals for the first time. This album and the following Sneak Me In
(1980) were an attempt at a more commercial, mainstream style which met with limited commercial success. Starrs was eventually replaced by the returning Lawton for 1981's Mean Machine.
Lucifer's Friend
Lucifer's Friend was a 1970s German Rock band. Allmusic author, Eduardo Rivadavia, noted the group as, "early practitioners of heavy metal and progressive rock." They also incorporated elements of jazz into their music. The band have also been cited as one of the pioneers of doom metal.-History:The...
, an album in which Mike Starrs
Mike Starrs
Mike Starrs is a vocalist of Scottish origin. He left Scotland in the 1970s to work with Rick Wakeman on various projects. Starrs was signed by the record producer Tony Atkins for Marquee Productions and released several singles. He joined Colosseum II in 1975 and featured on their first album,...
, formerly of Colosseum II
Colosseum II
Colosseum II was a British band formed in 1975 by the former Colosseum drummer and leader, Jon Hiseman, following the 1974 demise of his band Tempest. Hiseman announced his plan to form the band eventually named Colosseum II in November 1974, but only Gary Moore was named. Rehearsals were due to...
, replaced John Lawton
John Lawton
John Lawton may refer to:* John Lawton , thrice Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme* John Lawton Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme* John Lawton * John Lawton...
on vocals for the first time. This album and the following Sneak Me In
Sneak Me In
Sneak Me In is seventh album by Lucifer's Friend, an album in which Mike Starrs, formerly of Colosseum II, replaced John Lawton on vocals for a second time. This album and the previous Good Time Warrior were an attempt at a more commercial, accessible style which met with limited success...
(1980) were an attempt at a more commercial, mainstream style which met with limited commercial success. Starrs was eventually replaced by the returning Lawton for 1981's Mean Machine.
Track listing
- Old Man Roller - 4:17
- Meet You in L.A. - 4:05
- My Love - 6:04
- Good Times - 4:23
- Little Dancer - 4:06
- Sweet Little Lady - 4:38
- Gamblin' Man - 4:31
- Warriors - 10:11
Personnel
- Mike StarrsMike StarrsMike Starrs is a vocalist of Scottish origin. He left Scotland in the 1970s to work with Rick Wakeman on various projects. Starrs was signed by the record producer Tony Atkins for Marquee Productions and released several singles. He joined Colosseum II in 1975 and featured on their first album,...
- lead & backing vocals - Peter Hecht - acoustic piano, Hohner Claviner, Hammond organ, Roland String Ensemble, Roland E-Piano, Polyphon Synthesizer, Mini Moog, Fender Rhodes
- Herbert Bornholdt - drums, syndrums, percussion, backing vocals on “Warriors” and “Old Man Roller”
- Peter Hesslein - electric & acoustic guitars, backing vocals & sailor lead vocal on “Warriors”
- Dieter Horns - bass & Roland Space Chorus
- Peter von Asten - backing vocals on several tracks