The Young & Moody Band
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The Young & Moody Band was a UK
Blues Rock band from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, headed by Status Quo co-writer Bob Young
and Whitesnake
guitarist Micky Moody
.
The band started under the name "Young & Moody", releasing a self-titled album on Magnet Records
in 1977. Later they changed their name to "The Young & Moody Band". Their 1981 single "Don't Do That" also featured Lemmy from Motörhead, Cozy Powell
and The Nolans
.
Arguably their most famous piece was the track 'These Eyes' which was used in a U.K. jeans commercial (Circa 1981).
Graham Bonnet
(ex Rainbow (band)
did the vocals (but not on the single) and the lyrics 'these eyes' were replaced with the word 'Levis'. Ed Hamilton ('Night Games') wrote it.
Both tracks were available as singles on the 'Bronze' label and featured on the compilation album 'A Quiet Night In'.
United Kingdom
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Blues Rock band from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, headed by Status Quo co-writer Bob Young
Bob Young (artist)
Robert Keith Young is an English musician and author, who became famous for being the unofficial fifth member of the rock band Status Quo.- Collaborations with Status Quo :...
and Whitesnake
Whitesnake
Whitesnake are an English rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. The band's early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style...
guitarist Micky Moody
Micky Moody
Michael Joseph "Micky" Moody is an English guitarist, and a former member of the rock bands Juicy Lucy and Whitesnake. He was also a founder-member of Snafu. Together with his former Whitesnake colleague Bernie Marsden he founded the Moody Marsden Band, and later, The Snakes...
.
The band started under the name "Young & Moody", releasing a self-titled album on Magnet Records
Magnet Records
Magnet Records was a record label started in 1973 by Michael Levy and acquired by Warner Bros. Records in 1988 for an estimated £10m.Artists on the label included Alvin Stardust, Matchbox, Adrian Baker, Silver Convention, Guys 'n' Dolls, Darts, Kissing the Pink, Bad Manners, David D'Or, Blue Zoo...
in 1977. Later they changed their name to "The Young & Moody Band". Their 1981 single "Don't Do That" also featured Lemmy from Motörhead, Cozy Powell
Cozy Powell
Colin Flooks , better known as Cozy Powell, was an English rock drummer who made his name with many major rock bands.-Early history:...
and The Nolans
The Nolans
The Nolans are an Anglo-Irish all-female band consisting of a group of sisters. The group, best known for their song "I'm In the Mood for Dancing", gained prominence as guest performers on numerous television shows in the United Kingdom...
.
Arguably their most famous piece was the track 'These Eyes' which was used in a U.K. jeans commercial (Circa 1981).
Graham Bonnet
Graham Bonnet
Graham Bonnet is an English rock vocalist, and songwriter. He has recorded and performed as a solo artist, and as a member of several hard rock and heavy metal bands including Rainbow, the Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz, and Impellitteri.-Early days:Bonnet was born in Skegness in 1947...
(ex Rainbow (band)
Rainbow (band)
Rainbow were an English rock band, controlled by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1994 to 1997. It was originally established with American rock band Elf's members, though over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up...
did the vocals (but not on the single) and the lyrics 'these eyes' were replaced with the word 'Levis'. Ed Hamilton ('Night Games') wrote it.
Both tracks were available as singles on the 'Bronze' label and featured on the compilation album 'A Quiet Night In'.