Biography
Formed as a fleeting arena and hard rock outfit, Shadow King took shape under the leadership of Foreigner singer Lou Gramm. Born May 2, 1950, in Rochester, NY, Gramm launched the group in 1991 during a hiatus from the multi-platinum Foreigner. His solo career had already gained strong traction with the successful 1989 release Long Hard Look, leaving uncertainty about any return to his former band. The quartet, whose sound closely mirrored Foreigner, featured Gramm handling lead vocals, Vivian Campbell on guitar, Kevin Valentine behind the drums, and Bruce Turgon on bass. This project marked another collaboration between Gramm and Turgon, who had first played together in the 1970s group Black Sheep—distinct from the East Coast rap act of the same name. Gramm remained with Black Sheep, which issued several Capitol albums, from his start as drummer through his later role as lead singer until departing in 1976 to join Foreigner. Once reunited in Shadow King, the pair handled songwriting duties and co-wrote most tracks for the band’s self-titled debut, issued by Atlantic in 1991. That record proved to be the group’s sole effort; Gramm rejoined Foreigner by 1994, bringing Shadow King’s brief run to a close.
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