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Mainstream hard rock band ''Blackjack'', comprising [[Paul Martin]] (guitar), [[Gavin Dempsey]] (vocals, guitar), [[Scott Davies]] (bass) and [[William Hammond Parker]] (drums), released their first single [[Outta Here]] in the early 1990s, and their first album [[Deal]] in 1993. They released several singles including ''Now You Fly'' (two weeks in the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at 38) and ''Spinning Wheel'' (four weeks in the charts, peaking at 38). [[Pete Westbury]] (drums; formerly of ''Nod'' and ''Sticky Filth'') joined for their second album, [[Kicasso d'Muse]], released in 1995 on [[Hark Records]]. Gavin left soon after release, replaced by [[Kerry LeLievre]]. A third album, [[Occult Ritual]] was released in 1998 with [[Jason Skelton]] on guitar and vocals for the lead five tracks, [[Don McClumpha]] on bass and [[Alan Grady]] on drums. [[Paul Martin]] is now in the band [[Devilskin]]. | Mainstream hard rock band ''Blackjack'', comprising [[Paul Martin]] (guitar), [[Gavin Dempsey]] (vocals, guitar), [[Scott Davies]] (bass) and [[William Hammond Parker]] (drums), released their first single [[Outta Here]] in the early 1990s, and their first album [[Deal]] in 1993. They released several singles including ''Now You Fly'' (two weeks in the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at 38) and ''Spinning Wheel'' (four weeks in the charts, peaking at 38). [[Pete Westbury]] (drums; formerly of ''Nod'' and ''Sticky Filth'') joined for their second album, [[Kicasso d'Muse]], released in 1995 on [[Hark Records]]. Gavin left soon after release, replaced by [[Kerry LeLievre]]. A third album, [[Occult Ritual]] was released in 1998 with [[Jason Skelton]] on guitar and vocals for the lead five tracks, [[Don McClumpha]] on bass and [[Alan Grady]] on drums. [[Paul Martin]] is now in the band [[Devilskin]]. | ||
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*[[Outta Here]] single, 1993 <br> | *[[Outta Here]] single, 1993 <br> | ||
*[[Deal]] album, 1993<br> | *[[Deal]] album, 1993<br> | ||
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*[[Occult Ritual]] album, 1998 <br> | *[[Occult Ritual]] album, 1998 <br> | ||
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*''Now You Fly'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 4]]<br> | *''Now You Fly'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 4]]<br> | ||
*''Spinning Wheel'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 5]]<br> | *''Spinning Wheel'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 5]]<br> | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 4 February 2015
Mainstream hard rock band Blackjack, comprising Paul Martin (guitar), Gavin Dempsey (vocals, guitar), Scott Davies (bass) and William Hammond Parker (drums), released their first single Outta Here in the early 1990s, and their first album Deal in 1993. They released several singles including Now You Fly (two weeks in the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at 38) and Spinning Wheel (four weeks in the charts, peaking at 38). Pete Westbury (drums; formerly of Nod and Sticky Filth) joined for their second album, Kicasso d'Muse, released in 1995 on Hark Records. Gavin left soon after release, replaced by Kerry LeLievre. A third album, Occult Ritual was released in 1998 with Jason Skelton on guitar and vocals for the lead five tracks, Don McClumpha on bass and Alan Grady on drums. Paul Martin is now in the band Devilskin.
Releases
- Outta Here single, 1993
- Deal album, 1993
- Now You Fly single, 1993
- Spinning Wheel single, 1994
- Key to the Shade single, 1994
- Kicasso d'Muse album, 1995
- Baby its You single, 1995
- Gugganaut single, 1995
- Occult Ritual album, 1998
- Now You Fly appears on the 1993 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 4
- Spinning Wheel appears on the 1993 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 5
- Young, Single and Dangerous appears on the 1994 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 6
- Key to the Shade appears on the 1994 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 7
- Baby Its You appears on the 1995 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 12
- I Dont have a Gun appears on the 1995 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 15
- Baby it's You and I Dont have a Gun appear on the compilation Bark Number One
- Life in a Single Day appears on the 1996 promo CD Kiwi Hit Disc 18
- Liar Liar appears on the 2004 Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1 compilation
- Now You Fly appears on the 2011 compilation Rising from the Rubble
