Lucifer

Rochester, NY, large rock and roll quintet Lucifer was formed in 1969 by vocalist Joe Mattioli, guitarist Pete Skelton, and pianist Joe Gallo, who all previously teamed in Infirmary; previous Poor Center bassist Butch Biocca and drummer Joe Bertola curved out the lineup, which regarding to star also may possess briefly included upcoming Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, who hardly ever recorded using the group. With sleeve records evaluating their music to Grand Funk Railroad and Uriah Heep, Lucifer’s self-titled LP made an appearance in the Gallo label in 1970; the record marketed poorly as well as the group dissolved immediately after, although following interest from enthusiasts drove copies of the initial LP to stratospheric prices ahead of its 2001 Compact disc reissue.