SMOKIN’ ROADIE – Born Into Rock N Roll ’89 [MelodicRock Classics remaster] (2024) *HQ*

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SMOKIN’ ROADIE hail from out of the heart of the “black country” in the West Midlands, England. Three young lads pursuing rock ‘n’ roll formed the band in 1982, touring extensively throughout the UK until their relocation to California in 1986, where they became a familiar weekend act in the Hollywood rock scene.
Their album “Born Into Rock N Roll” was intended to be released under their name, but circumstances lead to the LP being released in 1989 in Japan only, under the band name The Now.
Now MelodicRock Classics is reissuing this lost album. The original masters have been given the JK Northrup treatment and re-arranged to the band’s preference in this limited-edition reissue. A never before released bonus track is included in the 12 track set. New artwork was commissioned and the ever reliable Nello Del’Omo has given the band something they feel represents the true image of the music within.
Smokin’ Roadie describe the album as “A ‘memento’ from that classic late ’80s era, from the cutting edge of NWOBHM to the powerful AOR influence of the day. Limited to 500 units only.

01 – Born Into Rock N Roll
02 – Cheating
03 – All In A Dream
04 – Mama’s Calling
05 – Overnight Stay
06 – Hell Fire
07 – Remember
08 – Tempest
09 – Dream On
10 – So What
11 – O’Shyte
12 – Hearts Of Stone

Vocals – Nut Phillips
Backing Vocals – Dave-Scott-Morgan
Keyboards – Dave Scott-Morgan
Drums – Steve Dingo Bell
Bass – Lee Faulkner
Cruitanse Rue Phillips
Guest Guitars – Paul May
Remastered by JK Northrup

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