Shark Island

This five-piece, melodic hard rock group was formed in 1986 through the ashes of LA glam rockers the Sharks. Composed of Richard Dark (vocals), Spencer Sercombe (acoustic guitar), Tom Rucci (bass), Michael Man (acoustic guitar) and Walt Woodward (drums; ex-Americade), they documented an recording of demos in 1987 which found A&M Information step in having a advancement deal. Because of this, two of the music group’s songs had been aired for the soundtrack to Expenses And Ted’s Excellent Experience. Dropping second guitarist Man and changing their tempo section with Chris Heilman (ex-Bernie Tormé; bass) and Gregg Ellis (drums), then they moved to Epic Information for another album and 1st release appropriate in 1988. This demonstrated the music group to get matured considerably, using the materials displaying new-found self-confidence in better creation surroundings. Black acquired progressed into an achieved vocalist and songwriter, with a method that married the very best components of Jon Bon Jovi and David Coverdale (Whitesnake). It really is an oft-repeated rumour that Axl Rose of Weapons N’Roses leaned intensely on his design in developing his very own delivery. Dark was also mixed up in Contraband task of 1991, which highlighted Michael Schenker and associates of L.A. Weapons, Ratt and Vixen. This one-off cooperation recorded an record of cover variations, including Shark Isle’s ‘Poor For Each Various other’. Sercombe would also focus on various MSG schedules.