.
The Sharpeez are old enough to know better but still they’re
misbehaving with their blend of classic rock, west coast jangle and
rootsy blues influenced attitude.
They have been developing and maturing, and like a carefully aged
single malt whisky they are finally ready to be appreciated. With the
arrival of their new album ‘Wild One’( which is set to become a classic)
the Sharpeez have evolved into a major force and they are second to
none
The Sharpeez have been gaining recognition in the U.K and Europe, the
new album will be taking them even further
If you’ve got to the age where you want to put your feet up and relax to
something soothing you’ve come to the wrong place because the
Sharpeez aint taking no prisoners. They will drive 12 hours and play a gig
that will peel paint off the walls and make you feel you’re missing out on
something in life. Inspirational is the word. Welcome to the world of the
Sharpeez.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The bands latest album is entitled ‘Wild One’ it was recorded at the Coach
House Studios, France. September 2017 released August 2018.
Recorded and Engineered by Paul Madden for 3ms music.
Mixed and Mastered by: Loz Netto
The band is working on a new studio album and live album to be released
later in 2020.
You can order the Wild One album now at 3ms music
https://3msmusic.com/product/the-sharpeez-wild-one/
One hour radio interview about our new album
Wild One. On Get Ready to Rock Radio: The Pete
Feenstra Feature-Bill Mead (The Sharpeez)-29th
April 2018
https://www.mixcloud.com/grtr/the-pete-feenstra-feature-bill-
mead-the-sharpeez-29-april-2018/
The Sharpeez - the very best of British Rhythm
and Blues. A high energy, performance of original
songs influenced by Rory Gallagher, Dr Feelgood,
Tom Petty, The Stones, George Thorogood, Paul
Kossoff, Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser .......Their
crossover blues with a rock influence pushes the
boundaries through strong songs, great hooks and
some scintillating playing.
The cool juxtaposition between the subtle and the
frenetic and the transitions from quiet to loud, is at
the core of the unique Sharpeez style that is
distinctive in the generic blues/rock field.
Sharpeez facebook page:
The
.
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
The Sharpeez are old enough to know better but still they’re misbehaving
with their blend of classic rock, west coast jangle and rootsy blues
influenced attitude.
They have been developing and maturing, and like a carefully aged single
malt whisky they are finally ready to be appreciated. With the arrival of
their new album ‘Wild One’( which is set to become a classic) the
Sharpeez have evolved into a major force and they are second to none
The Sharpeez have been gaining recognition in the U.K and Europe, the
new album will be taking them even further
If you’ve got to the age where you want to put your feet up and relax to
something soothing you’ve come to the wrong place because the
Sharpeez aint taking no prisoners. They will drive 12 hours and play a gig
that will peel paint off the walls and make you feel you’re missing out on
something in life. Inspirational is the word. Welcome to the world of the
Sharpeez.
Please like our Facebook page
The bands latest album is entitled ‘Wild One’ it was recorded
at the Coach House Studios, France. September 2017
released August 2018.
Recorded and Engineered by Paul Madden for 3ms music.
Mixed and Mastered by: Loz Netto
The band is working on a new studio album and live album
to be released
later in 2020.
You can order the Wild One album now
at 3ms music
https://3msmusic.com/product/the-sharpeez-wild-one/
One hour radio interview about our new album
Wild One. On Get Ready to Rock Radio: The Pete
Feenstra Feature-Bill Mead (The Sharpeez)-29th
April 2018
https://www.mixcloud.com/grtr/the-pete-feenstra-feature-bill-
mead-the-sharpeez-29-april-2018/
.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
‘Playing With a Losing Hand’
Day of Blues Festival, Astor Theatre, Deal, Kent, 25th October 2017
Sound & Vision
Wims Muiekkelder. Holland. 2018
Strangers. Acoustic session, 2017
The Sharpeez. ‘Jacie D’ The Great British Blues Festival.
19th Jan 2019
.
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
Sound & Vision
‘Playing With a Losing Hand’
Day of Blues Festival, Astor Theatre, Deal, Kent, 25th October 2017
Wims Muiekkelder. Holland. 2018
Strangers. Acoustic session, 2017
The Sharpeez: ‘Jackie D’ The Great British Blues Festival.
Jan 19th 2019
.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
2024- Upcoming GIGS
January.
Thursday 18th, Cafe Merleyn, Doetinchem. NL
Friday 19th, Forum, Stadtlohn. DE
Saturday 20th, Cafe Taste, Groenlo. NL
Sunday 21st , Erics, Dover. UK
February.
Thursday 29th, Back Door, Green Hotel, Kinross. Scotland
March.
Friday 1st, Bishop Auckland, TBC
Saturday 2nd, Market Vaults, Stafford. UK
Sunday 3rd, Brass House, Birmingham. UK
Saturday 16th, Congleton Unplugged. UK
Saturday 23rd, White Horse, Maidstone, Kent. UK
April.
Sunday 7th, Red Lion, Northfleet. UK
Friday 12th, Thirth Nine, Whitstable. UK
Saturday 13th, The George, Meopham, Kent. UK
Friday 26th, Alexander Rooms, Faversham, Kent. UK
May.
Sunday 5th, Isle of Aran Festival, Scotland.
Saturday 11th, Marci Cultural Cafe,
July.
Friday 5th, Hot Box, Chelmsford. UK
August.
Friday/Saturday 30th/31st, Ullapool Festival, Summer Isle. Scotland
September.
Sunday 1st, Ullapool Festival, Summer Isle. Scotland
Thursday 12th, Barnoldswick Arts and Music Centre. UK
.
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
Gigs
2024- Upcoming GIGS
January.
Thursday 18th, Cafe Merleyn, Doetinchem. NL
Friday 19th, Forum, Stadtlohn. DE
Saturday 20th, Cafe Taste, Groenlo. NL
Sunday 21st , Erics, Dover. UK
February.
Thursday 29th, Back Door, Green Hotel, Kinross. Scotland
March.
Friday 1st, Bishop Auckland, TBC
Saturday 2nd, Market Vaults, Stafford. UK
Sunday 3rd, Brass House, Birmingham. UK
Saturday 16th, Congleton Unplugged. UK
Saturday 23rd, White Horse, Maidstone, Kent. UK
April.
Sunday 7th, Red Lion, Northfleet. UK
Friday 12th, Thirth Nine, Whitstable. UK
Saturday 13th, The George, Meopham, Kent. UK
Friday 26th, Alexander Rooms, Faversham, Kent. UK
May.
Sunday 5th, Isle of Aran Festival, Scotland.
Saturday 11th, Marci Cultural Cafe,
July.
Friday 5th, Hot Box, Chelmsford. UK
August.
Friday/Saturday 30th/31st, Ullapool Festival,
Summer Isle. Scotland
September.
Sunday 1st, Ullapool Festival, Summer Isle. Scotland
Thursday 12th, Barnoldswick Arts and Music Centre. UK
.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
Reviews
Maverick Magazine.
June 2018
Maverick Magazine.
Review 2. July 2018
Blues in Britain Album Review July 2018
3rd January 2019
The Sharpeez pen a rhythm and blues masterclass
There is a good blend of styles in the lineage of The Sharpeez. In case you are new to them, leader Bill Mead was in a
Mod/R’n’B band called Rebel, which was gigging with bands like The Stranglers in the musical melting pot of late 1979.
Guitarist Loz Netto also has a history, as he was a founding member of Sniff ‘n’ The Tears around the same time. Fate drew
them together and they have just released their fifth album, Wild One, named after the famous Marlon Brandon film, or so I am
reliably informed.
Their sound is an intriguing blend of Dire Straits (when they moved out of first gear), The Who and Dr. Feelgood, with a healthy
portion of blues thrown in. I guess the nearest comparison in feel and outlook, would be the Wilko Johnson/Roger Daltrey
collaboration of a few years back.
They open with Automatic Mode, which is an excellent introduction to this lively band. It’s solid R’n’B for the modern age, with
some great guitar embellishments throughout the verses and a really tasty solo. Next is Bullet, a co-write with Brian Willoughby
of Strawbs fame and a Nashville based composer, Cathryn Craig. This shows the prowess of bassist Baz and the strong
backing of Brendan O’Niell (of Rory Gallagher’s band) on the drums. A complex bass line, punctuated by more clever guitar and
Teresa’s vocals make their impact on the chorus. This is a bit of a shuffle with pop sensibilities woven into the fabric of the song,
while we get some nice reverb on the guitar parts.
My allusion to Dr. Feelgood is perfectly illustrated on…Dr. Feelgood. This is like its namesake in feel, but is expanded by a
great series of slide guitar patterns from Loz Netto. The slide solo is up there with the best exponents of this wonderful style;
think Mickey Moody. Loz forgoes the bottleneck on the next track, Losing Hand. Instead the good old ‘whammy bar’ is used to
great effect and, coupled with some clever use of harmonics, it lifts this one out of a potential ‘heard it all before’ feeling. Stilletto
Heels is co-written with former Sharpeez guitarist Pete Goodey. This one has acoustic backing overlaid with a sweetly picked
solo, but it may have benefitted from being heavied up, as (to my ears) it falls into an almost lethargic Tom Petty-like song which
doesn’t achieve it’s promise. Title track, Wild One, however, is such a well-structured song that you soon forget and forgive the
weakness of the last track. This one has everything… a solid blues-rock riff backs the story of this particular wild one, sung by
Bill in a startlingly Daltrey sounding voice. It is further improved by another superbly picked solo. A funky riff drives Heartache
Express and has Loz exploring different tones to fit the emotion of the track. Heat of the Night is another strong composition,
which has me imagining the Who doing the Stones. Heartache Express sounds like it would be at home on the
Coverdale/Whitesnake Restless Heart album due to its Vandenburg style crisp chord introduction. Netto puts in another slinky
slide solo. The closing track, Desperate Man is a good way to wrap up the album. It is written by Meade and the ubiquitous
blues-man of many talents Pete Feenstra and has an ingenious chord pattern behind the song backed a subtle yet beefy drum
pattern, with the best solo on the album: it is played almost in discord but with a hammer-on technique that makes it
mesmerising.
Wild One then combines the very best elements of British R&B. The band keeps true to their roots and yet, through a well
produced and well-disciplined approach from every single member, it is still a 21st Century take on a classic genre. It is, without
doubt, a great album with only a couple of minor missteps, so if you like your R’n’B British and true to the meaning of Rhythm
and Blues you are going to love this.
Review by: Tom Dixon
SEVENdoodle paws out of TEN
.
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
Reviews
Maverick Magazine.
June 2018
Maverick Magazine.
Review 2. July 2018
Blues in Britain
Album Review
July 2018
3rd January 2019
The Sharpeez pen a rhythm and blues masterclass
There is a good blend of styles in the lineage of The Sharpeez. In case you are new to them, leader
Bill Mead was in a Mod/R’n’B band called Rebel, which was gigging with bands like The Stranglers in
the musical melting pot of late 1979. Guitarist Loz Netto also has a history, as he was a founding
member of Sniff ‘n’ The Tears around the same time. Fate drew them together and they have just
released their fifth album, Wild One, named after the famous Marlon Brandon film, or so I am reliably
informed.
Their sound is an intriguing blend of Dire Straits (when they moved out of first gear), The Who and Dr.
Feelgood, with a healthy portion of blues thrown in. I guess the nearest comparison in feel and
outlook, would be the Wilko Johnson/Roger Daltrey collaboration of a few years back.
They open with Automatic Mode, which is an excellent introduction to this lively band. It’s solid R’n’B
for the modern age, with some great guitar embellishments throughout the verses and a really tasty
solo. Next is Bullet, a co-write with Brian Willoughby of Strawbs fame and a Nashville based
composer, Cathryn Craig. This shows the prowess of bassist Baz and the strong backing of Brendan
O’Niell (of Rory Gallagher’s band) on the drums. A complex bass line, punctuated by more clever
guitar and Teresa’s vocals make their impact on the chorus. This is a bit of a shuffle with pop
sensibilities woven into the fabric of the song, while we get some nice reverb on the guitar parts.
My allusion to Dr. Feelgood is perfectly illustrated on…Dr. Feelgood. This is like its namesake in feel,
but is expanded by a great series of slide guitar patterns from Loz Netto. The slide solo is up there
with the best exponents of this wonderful style; think Mickey Moody. Loz forgoes the bottleneck on the
next track, Losing Hand. Instead the good old ‘whammy bar’ is used to great effect and, coupled with
some clever use of harmonics, it lifts this one out of a potential ‘heard it all before’ feeling. Stilletto
Heels is co-written with former Sharpeez guitarist Pete Goodey. This one has acoustic backing
overlaid with a sweetly picked solo, but it may have benefitted from being heavied up, as (to my ears)
it falls into an almost lethargic Tom Petty-like song which doesn’t achieve it’s promise. Title track, Wild
One, however, is such a well-structured song that you soon forget and forgive the weakness of the
last track. This one has everything… a solid blues-rock riff backs the story of this particular wild one,
sung by Bill in a startlingly Daltrey sounding voice. It is further improved by another superbly picked
solo. A funky riff drives Heartache Express and has Loz exploring different tones to fit the emotion of
the track. Heat of the Night is another strong composition, which has me imagining the Who doing the
Stones. Heartache Express sounds like it would be at home on the Coverdale/Whitesnake Restless
Heart album due to its Vandenburg style crisp chord introduction. Netto puts in another slinky slide
solo. The closing track, Desperate Man is a good way to wrap up the album. It is written by Meade
and the ubiquitous blues-man of many talents Pete Feenstra and has an ingenious chord pattern
behind the song backed a subtle yet beefy drum pattern, with the best solo on the album: it is played
almost in discord but with a hammer-on technique that makes it mesmerising.
Wild One then combines the very best elements of British R&B. The band keeps true to their roots
and yet, through a well produced and well-disciplined approach from every single member, it is still a
21st Century take on a classic genre. It is, without doubt, a great album with only a couple of minor
missteps, so if you like your R’n’B British and true to the meaning of Rhythm and Blues you are going
to love this.
Review by: Tom Dixon
SEVENdoodle paws out of TEN
.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
Merchandise
‘Wild One’ The latest CD August
2018
Recorded in northern France at The Coach House
studios by Paul
Madden.
Available at 3ms Music:
https://3msmusic.com/product/the-sharpeez-wild-one/
‘Live at TNMC ‘ CD - February 2017
.
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
Merchandise
‘Wild One’
The latest CD
August 2018
Recorded in northern France at The Coach House
studios
by Paul Madden.
Available at 3ms Music:
https://3msmusic.com/product/the-sharpeez-wild-one/
‘Live at TNMC ‘ CD - February 2017
.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
Contacts
Contacts for bookings or information:
Bill Mead
+44 7948404077
wmead39@gmail.com
___________________________________________________________
Don McKay
RHINO Agency
rhinoagency@btconnect.com
07703 626 309
___________________________________________________________
Golly Gallagher
GFI Promotions
http://www.gfi-promotions.com/
07887-357382
01252-313282
___________________________________________________________
Greece
John Angelatos
+30 69443522523
redrooster@ath.forthnet.gr
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Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
Contacts
Don McKay
RHINO Agency
rhinoagency@btconnect.com
07703 626 309
__________________________________________________
Golly Gallagher
GFI Promotions
http://www.gfi-promotions.com/
07887-357382
01252-313282
___________________________________________________
Greece
John Angelatos
+30 69443522523
redrooster@ath.forthnet.gr
.
The Sharpeez
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
Biography
William “Bill” Mead is quite a clever chap. He has actually discovered how to bottle lightning!
Ask anyone who has seen and heard Bill’s high energy rock and blues band The Sharpeez –
on a stage in a club or festival across Europe and the UK during the band’s lengthy musical
career, and they will confirm this feat. Incendiary performances and the ability to connect with
an audience of any size and age, to create a guaranteed electric atmosphere and lasting
memories, sets this outfit apart from their peers on the blues and rock circuit. The individual
musicians in the line-up have fabulous playing pedigrees, but as a unit, they have chemistry
you could cut with a blunt knife!
Bill and the chaps can pen a decent song too, and transfer that on-stage power and energy to
record, as evidenced on their cracking album, “Wild One”, released in Spring 2018. Their fifth
album named after the classic Marlon Brando movie. Recorded in France, where they teamed
up with acclaimed recording engineer Paul Madden, who has worked with a myriad of stars
including The White Stripes, Jack Bruce, Robin Trower, The Stranglers and many others. The
album was mixed and mastered by Loz Netto at his private studio. The material, the
performances and the production all have equal importance across the new record, and Bill’s
innate storytelling skills on the songwriting side of things, are most definitely to the fore.
There’s groove galore, there is ample feel, they get down and dirty with some sizzling slide
guitar licks and they rock out when required. There really is “something for everyone” on the
latest release, and the same can be said when you catch these cool cats live. A smile on the
faces of the guys and gals who walk away from a Sharpeez gig at the end of the night
whether that is in Europe, the UK or further afield – is regular currency and reward.
The Sharpeez, formed from the ashes of popular 1970s London and Kent band Rebel,
became hot favourites alongside Dr Feelgood and The Stranglers in all the major London pub
rock venues of the time., such as The Hope and Anchor and The Marquee. In 1984, they
decided to take a hiatus, which became almost a 20-year period. The band returned in 2003,
with Baz Payne on bass, Spencer Blackledge on drums and Bill Mead playing the guitar and
lead vocals.
Today’s core line-up is Bill Mead on lead guitar and lead vocals,
Lead Guitar/Slide and vocals: Loz Netto (Moon, Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, ex Polygram and Atlantic
records solo artist)
Drums: Brendan O’Neill, (Rory Gallagher,Nine Below Zero.)
Clive Edwards: (Pat Travers, John Cale, UFO, Lionheart.)
Bass: Fergie Fulton, (Hokie Joint)
Derek White: (Storm Warning, Larry Miller Band.)
Stevie Browning: (The Pretty Things.)
The Sharpeez have won widespread critical acclaim with their albums, especially
2011’s “Open For Surgery” and their studio release, “Mississippi Thrill”.
Bill Mead has a long history of writing and recording music. He released his first
single “Rocka Shocka” with Rebel in the 1970s. He was signed by Fischer Z
Management, and he wrote and recorded the album, “Strangers in New York” for
Red Admiral Records.“Mississippi Thrill” arrived in 2014. Tracks from this
acclaimed album made the Top 10 of the prestigious IBBA chart (Independent
Blues Broadcasters Association) “most played” chart.
Loz Netto is an internationally respected musician, composer, songwriter, vocalist,
guitarist, producer and recording engineer. A former member of the hit band
Sniff ‘n’ The Tears. He began his professional career in the 1970’s and at 17,
was hired to play the guitar on tour for Drifters legend, Ben ‘E’ King. He then
joined the cult soul/funk band Moon as guitarist and songwriter, and in 1976
signed to CBS records, recording two albums with the band, while touring the
U.K and Europe.
Loz became a founder member of Sniff ‘n’ The Tears and by 1978 the band had
a worldwide award-winning hit record with “Drivers Seat”, from their acclaimed
album “Fickle Heart”.Loz recorded two albums with the band and toured the
world, including a three-month tour of the USA, playing huge football stadiums.
He appeared on Top of The Pops, The Old Grey Whistle Test and other major TV
shows in Europe and the US.
In 1982, Loz launched a solo career signing to Polygram Records and recorded
his debut solo album at George Martin’s Air Studios. His first single “Fade Away”,
appeared in the U.S top 40 for six weeks. The single went Top Ten in Holland and
charted in most European countries. He recorded two albums for Polygram.
He was then signed to Atlantic Records by label founder Ahmet Ertegun, and his
album for the label received critical acclaim, and various songs were used in U.S
films and T.V shows. He has toured with Tasmin Archer and Paul Young among
many others. His songs have been covered by Chaka Khan, Joe Walsh,
Rick James, Kenny Loggins and others and been used on many TV and movie
soundtracks.
There is palpable chemistry with these remarkably versatile and vastly
experienced individual musicians – but as a unit under The Sharpeez banner,
they are a formidable force. The band’s sound unashamedly nods towards their
main influences such as Rory Gallagher, Dr Feelgood, Tom Petty, The Rolling
Stones, George Thorogood, Paul Kossoff, Paul Rodgers and Andy Fraser.
But they most certainly tread their own path musically, and regularly achieve
extensive radio airplay worldwide. Good time British R & B never sounded in
such good health…
.
Maximum Rhythm & Blues
The Sharpeez
Biography
William “Bill” Mead is quite a clever chap. He has actually discovered how to
bottle lightning! Ask anyone who has seen and heard Bill’s high energy rock and
blues band The Sharpeez – on a stage
in a club or festival across Europe and the UK during the band’s lengthy musical
career, and they will confirm this feat.
Incendiary performances and the ability to connect with an audience of any size
and age, to create a guaranteed electric atmosphere and lasting memories, sets
this outfit apart from their peers on the blues and rock circuit.
The individual musicians in the line-up have fabulous playing pedigrees, but as a
unit, they have chemistry you could cut with a blunt knife!
Bill and the chaps can pen a decent song too, and transfer that on-stage power
and energy to record, as evidenced on their cracking album, “Wild One”,
released in Spring 2018. Their fifth album named after the classic Marlon Brando
movie. Recorded in France, where they teamed up with acclaimed recording
engineer Paul Madden, who has worked with a myriad of stars including The
White Stripes, Jack Bruce, Robin Trower, The Stranglers and many others.
The material, the performances and the production all have equal importance
across the new record, and Bill’s innate storytelling skills on the songwriting side
of things, are most definitely to the fore.
There’s groove galore, there is ample feel, they get down and dirty with some
sizzling slide guitar licks and they rock out when required. There really is
“something for everyone” on the latest release, and the same can be said when
you catch these cool cats live. A smile on the faces of the guys and gals who
walk away from a Sharpeez gig at the end of the night whether that is in Europe,
the UK or further afield – is regular currency and reward.
The Sharpeez, formed from the ashes of popular 1970s London and Kent band
Rebel, became hot favourites alongside Dr Feelgood and The Stranglers in all
the major London pub rock venues of the time., such as The Hope and Anchor
and The Marquee. In 1984, they decided to take a hiatus, which became almost
a 20-year period. The band returned in 2003, with Baz Payne on bass, Spencer
Blackledge on drums and Bill Mead playing the guitar and lead vocals.
Today’s core line-up is Bill Mead on lead guitar and lead vocals,
Lead Guitar/Slide and vocals: Loz Netto (Moon, Sniff ‘n’ the Tears,
ex Polygram and Atlantic records solo artist)
Drums: Brendan O’Neill, (Rory Gallagher,Nine Below Zero.)
Clice Edwards: Pat Travers, John Cale, UFO, Lionheart)
Bass: Fergie Fulton, (Hokie Joint)
Derek White: (Storm Warning, Larry Miller Band.)
Stevie Browning: (The Pretty Things.)
The Sharpeez have won widespread critical acclaim with their albums, especially
2011’s “Open For Surgery” and their studio release, “Mississippi Thrill”.
Bill Mead has a long history of writing and recording music. He released his first
single “Rocka Shocka” with Rebel in the 1970s. He was signed by Fischer Z
Management, and he wrote and recorded the album, “Strangers in New York” for
Red Admiral Records.“Mississippi Thrill” arrived in 2014. Tracks from this
acclaimed album made the Top 10 of the prestigious IBBA chart (Independent
Blues Broadcasters Association) “most played” chart.
Loz Netto is an internationally respected musician, composer, songwriter, vocalist,
guitarist, producer and recording engineer. A former member of the hit band
Sniff ‘n’ The Tears. He began his professional career in the 1970’s and at 17,
was hired to play the guitar on tour for Drifters legend, Ben ‘E’ King. He then
joined the cult soul/funk band Moon as guitarist and songwriter, and in 1976
signed to CBS records, recording two albums with the band, while touring the
U.K and Europe.
Loz became a founder member of Sniff ‘n’ The Tears and by 1978 the band had
a worldwide award-winning hit record with “Drivers Seat”, from their acclaimed
album “Fickle Heart”.Loz recorded two albums with the band and toured the
world, including a three-month tour of the USA, playing huge football stadiums.
He appeared on Top of The Pops, The Old Grey Whistle Test and other major TV
shows in Europe and the US.
In 1982, Loz launched a solo career signing to Polygram Records and recorded
his debut solo album at George Martin’s Air Studios. His first single “Fade Away”,
appeared in the U.S top 40 for six weeks. The single went Top Ten in Holland and
charted in most European countries. He recorded two albums for Polygram.
He was then signed to Atlantic Records by label founder Ahmet Ertegun, and his
album for the label received critical acclaim, and various songs were used in U.S
films and T.V shows. He has toured with Tasmin Archer and Paul Young among
many others. His songs have been covered by Chaka Khan, Joe Walsh,
Rick James, Kenny Loggins and others and been used on many TV and movie
soundtracks.
There is palpable chemistry with these remarkably versatile and vastly
experienced individual musicians – but as a unit under The Sharpeez banner,
they are a formidable force. The band’s sound unashamedly nods towards their
main influences such as Rory Gallagher, Dr Feelgood, Tom Petty, The Rolling
Stones, George Thorogood, Paul Kossoff, Paul Rodgers and Andy Fraser.
But they most certainly tread their own path musically, and regularly achieve
extensive radio airplay worldwide. Good time British R & B never sounded in
such good health…
