Friday, October 21, 2016

A Foot in Cold Water - s/t 1972

Canadian rock band A Foot in Cold Water was formed in Toronto in 1971. They are best known for the song "(Make Me Do) Anything You Want", which was a Canadian hit single in 1972, and again in 1974.
Formed from the remnants of three bands, Lords of London, Island, and Nucleus. The band's first album, A Foot in Cold Water was released in 1972 with the song "(Make Me Do) Anything You Want" which reached no. 25 on the Canadian charts. In 1973, the band released their second album, The Second Foot in Cold Water which spawned the singles "(Isn't Love Unkind) In My Life" (#34), and "Love is Coming" (#27). In 1974, the band released a third album All Around Us which contained a shortened version of "(Make Me Do) Anything You Want)" which again, made the Canadian singles chart. The song was later covered by the Heavy Metal band Helix, in 1984.
The band released one more single "Midnight Lady" before their label, Daffodil Records filed for bankruptcy in 1975, leaving the band without a label.
The single "Breaking Through" was released in 1977, but it was not a success and the band folded.







Point Blank - s/t 1976 - "Second Season" 1977

Point Blank was discovered and managed by Bill Ham's Lone Wolf Productions (ZZ Top, Jay Boy Adam's, and Eric Johnson). Hailing from Texas, USA, the band was formed in 1974 and recorded six album's between 1976 and 1982. Garnering occasional air play on AOR stations. The band is best known for their 1981 hit single "Nicole."
In their heyday, the band was known for their relentless touring, sometimes playing over 200 shows in a year. In 1984 the band broke up.

The band's core members reunited for a benefit gig in 2005. It was recorded and released as a live album titled Reloaded. After it's initial release they continued touring and in late 2009, they released their seventh album Fight On!. Bassist Phillip Petty died from cancer on June 7, 2010, the studio musician who played keyboards died also of cancer on May 13, 2011.
James Russel Burns (known as "Dusty" Burns) died in Denver from cancer on Feb. 19, 2016












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