Bob Catley

Robert Adrian Catley, ( born September 11, 1947 in Aldershot ( Hampshire ), England ) is a British singer who was best known as a singer of the band Magnum, as well as numerous solo and side projects.

Youth

After the family moved to the Birmingham area Catley attended a high school (comparable to high school in Germany ), to then begin training at the post office. However, he was motivated to pursue a musical career by like-minded friends. Already during his school years he had been involved in several bands. " Paradox", Catleys first professional band, released two singles, but obtained no meaning.

Magnum (1972-1995, since 2001)

Together with guitarist Tony Clarkin Catley founded the band Magnum, which was known in the British club scene in 1972, but was first commercially very successful. The breakthrough Magnum 1976 as the opening act of Judas Priest on their " Sin After Sin " tour, although the band at this time either an album had yet boast a record deal. In the 1980s, Magnum established as a major band in the genre of " melodic hard rock ".

Hard Rain (1995-2001)

After the dissolution of Magnum 1995 Catley founded with Tony Clarkin the band Hard Rain, which released the albums Hard Rain and When The Good Times Come. At the same time Catley began intensify their efforts to other projects. He worked with Gary Hughes of the band Ten and released the solo album written with his help, The Tower. Finally, he announced his withdrawal from Hard Rain.

Solo albums

During the first three albums, the typical Magnum - style care ( melodic, sometimes anthemic hard rock ), the following two of harder pace. 2008, with Spirit of Man the return to the original style.

The Tower (1998)

The album, whose title has been written by Gary Hughes is modeled heavily on sound previously Magnum boards: " I dug out all my old classic Magnum records and They inspired me to write in this style for Bob. (I've dug up all my old classic Magnum albums, and they inspired me to write in this style for Bob. ) ". The Tower was added to the Star Track Studios in Manchester and produced by Hughes. Hughes played it also bass and keyboards. From Catleys appearance on the The Gods Festival, the live album Live at The Gods ( published January 1999 ) was compiled, containing both material from The Tower and Magnum title. In the Japanese market The Tower and Live at The Gods appeared as a double CD. The album was rated by critics overwhelmingly positive.

Legends ( 1999)

In summer 1999, the album was recorded Legends, suggests the title of the content. The pieces re-written by Hughes deal with legendary figures and events ( Homer, Dracula, Phantom of the Opera, etc.). Also the keyboard tracks were again played by Hughes. Legends was first introduced to the public on the The Gods Festival as its predecessor. Followed in 2000 by an extensive tour, on the Cately was supported among others by Kip Winger as a guest musician.

Middle Earth (2001)

The theme of the Lord of the Rings epic album -oriented Middle Earth appeared in 2001. Again this album was re- written by Hughes, as musicians were members of Hughes ' ​​own band Ten and Tracy Hitchings, singer of Landmarq involved. This was followed by an acoustic tour with Kip Winger, and a tour with Ten.

When Empires Burn ( 2003)

In 2003, the album When Empires Burn, which was written and produced by longtime keyboardist Paul Hodson Catleys. It falls in the overall sound harder than its predecessors, and approaches the classic heavy metal to. Also this album was followed by a European tour, was supported on the Catley by the British band " Lost Weekend ."

Spirit of Man (2006 )

The " Lost Weekend " members Dave Thompson and Paul Uttley wrote the 2006 released album Spirit of Man, where Catley (in collaboration with Vince O'Regan ) was involved for the first time as a producer. With this album Catley pursued the chosen When Empires Burn with development in a harder style.

Immortal (2008)

With Immortal was released in 2008, the sixth studio album Catleys, which was produced by Dennis Ward and in its overall concept has strong parallels to earlier Magnum albums. The last but not least by the cover, which is clearly reminiscent of the earlier Magnum cover.

Other Projects

  • Jabberwocky (1999) - with Clive Nolan and Oliver Wakeman
  • Hound Of The Baskervilles (2002) - with Clive Nolan and Oliver Wakeman
  • The Metal Opera Part II ( 2002) - Avantasia project by Tobias Sammet of Edguy
  • Once and Future King Part I ( 2003) - with Gary Hughes of Ten
  • Once and Future King Part II ( 2003) - with Gary Hughes of Ten
  • The Scarecrow (2008) - Avantasia project by Tobias Sammet of Edguy
  • 01011001 (2008) - Ayreon project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen
  • The Wicked Symphony (2010) - Avantasia project by Tobias Sammet of Edguy
  • Angel of Babylon ( 2010) - Avantasia project by Tobias Sammet of Edguy
  • The Mystery Of Time (2013 ) - Avantasia project by Tobias Sammet of Edguy
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