LIONHEART was formed in late 1980 by Dennis Stratton (lead guitar/backing vocals, ex-IRON MAIDEN), Jess Cox (lead vocals, ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG), Steve Mann (lead guitar/backing vocals, ex-LIAR), Rocky Newton (bass guitar/backing vocals, ex-WILDFIRE) and Frank Noon (drums, ex-DEF LEPPARD).
The band began playing gigs, including regular shows at London’s Marquee Club, but had problems maintaining a consistent lineup. The core personnel of Dennis, Steve and Rocky remained but various singers passed through the band, including Rueben Archer, John Farlham and Bob Hawthorn. They eventually settled as a four-piece, with Dennis and Rocky sharing lead-vocal duties. The drummer’s stool was variously occupied by Les Binks (ex-JUDAS PRIEST), Nicko McBrain (ex-TRUST and subsequently IRON MAIDEN) and Clive Edwards (ex-WILD HORSES).
1. Prelude – 0:42
2. Give Me The Light – 3:53
3. Don’t Pay The Ferryman (Chris De Burgh cover) – 3:36
4. Angels With Dirty Faces – 4:37
5. 30 Years – 4:26
6. On Our Way – 2:52
7. Second Nature – 4:38
8. Prisoner – 6:03
9. Every Boy In Town – 4:44
10. Time Is Watching – 4:36
11. Heartbeat Radio – 5:06
12. Lionheart – 4:00
13. Paperback Writer (The Beatles cover) – 3:27 (bonus track for Japan)
14. Reprise – 2:00
Line Up:
Lee Small – vocals (ex- Phenomena, SHY, Skyscraper, Snowfall, Arkham’s Razor)
Dennis Stratton – guitars (ex-Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis)
Steve Mann – guitars and keyboards (ex-MSG, Tytan, Liar, The Sweet)
Rocky Newton – bass (ex-Michael Schenker Group, The Sweet, X-UFO)
Clive Edwards – drums & percussion (ex-Wild Horses, Medicine Head, Pat Travers, Uli Jon Roth, UFO)