Balaam and the Angel
Balaam and the Angel | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cannock, Staffordshire, England |
| Genres | Rock, gothic rock, glam metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1983–1989, 1991–present |
| Label | Virgin |
| Members | Mark Morris Jim Morris Des Morris |
| Past members | Ian McKean Dom Roche Chris P Notes |
| Website | Balaam and the Angel Official website |
Balaam and the Angel are a rock band founded by Mark, James (Jim), and Desmond (Des) Morris in Cannock, England in 1984.[1]
Career
As children in Motherwell, Scotland, the Morris brothers worked in the entertainment industry as part of a cabaret act.[2] They moved south to Cannock, Staffordshire, England, where they formed Balaam and the Angel.[3]
Initially the band self-released a series of EPs and an album entitled Sun Family via their own Chapter 22 record label and played some tour dates opening for The Cult.[3] This caught the attention of Virgin Records, who signed them and released their debut album, The Greatest Story Ever Told.[3] It peaked at No. 67 in the UK Albums Chart in August 1986.[4] They toured in the United States with Kiss and label mate Iggy Pop.[5]
A second guitarist and the first non-sibling, Ian McKean of Twenty Flight Rockers,[6][7][8][9] was added to the band in 1988.[3] The band began to move away from gothic rock music styles into a sound that had more in common with hard rock. With their new-found style, they recorded the album Live Free or Die.[5] This was soon followed up in similar style when they recorded Days of Madness, before leaving Virgin Records.[3]
Members
- Mark Morris - vocals, bass (1983–1989, 1991–present)
- Jim Morris - guitar, vocals, keyboards (1983–1989, 1991–present)
- Des Morris - drums (1983–1989, 1991–present)
- Karen Morris - keyboards (2019–present)
- Chris P Notes (Chris Williams) - keyboards (1994–2019)
- Ian McKean - guitar (1988–1989, 1991–1994)
Discography
Albums
| Release date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Sun Family (Compilation) |
| 1986 | The Greatest Story Ever Told |
| 1988 | Live Free or Die |
| 1989 | Days of Madness |
| 1991 | No More Innocence (Mini-album) |
| 1993 | Prime Time |
| 2019 | That's Not the Real World (Live) |
Compilation albums
| Release date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Young Virgins (featuring "Light of the World") |
| 2002 | Sun Family |
EPs
| Release date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1984 | World of Light |
| 1985 | Love Me |
| 2024 | Forces of Evil |
| 2026 | Love Death Wealth Water |
Singles
| Release date | Title |
|---|---|
| 1985 | "Day and Night" |
| 1986 | "She Knows" - UK No. 70[4] |
| 1986 | "Slow Down" |
| 1986 | "Light of the World" |
| 1986 | "New Kind of Love" (Australia only) |
| 1987 | "I'll Show You Something Special" |
| 1987 | "I Love the Things You Do to Me" |
| 1988 | "Live Free or Die (Texas Redbeard Mix)" |
| 1989 | "I Took a Little" |
| 1990 | "A Little Bit of Love" |
| 1993 | "Shame on You" |
See also
References
- ↑ "MusicMight :: Artists :: BALAAM AND THE ANGEL". 24 February 2015. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 82/3. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Moore, Christie (2006) The Unultimate Rockopedia, AuthorHouse, ISBN 1-4259-6474-5, p. 27-8
- 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 40. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- 1 2 Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Indie and New Wave Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 26/7. ISBN 0-85112-579-4.
- ↑ Gregory, Andy (18 October 2002). The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002. Psychology Press. ISBN 9781857431612 – via Google Books.
- ↑ International Who's who in Music: Popular music. Vol. two. Melrose Press. 18 October 1996. ISBN 9780948875076 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Strong, Martin Charles (18 October 2002). The Great Scots Musicography: The Complete Guide to Scotland's Music Makers. Birlinn, Limited. ISBN 9781841830414 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "The Long and Winding Road: The Music of Mark Ferrick and Thirteen". 20 November 2013.