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The Sensational Alex Harvey Band were a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1972. [1] Fronted by Alex Harvey accompanied by Zal Cleminson on guitar, bassist Chris Glen, keyboard player Hugh McKenna (28 November 1949–18 December 2019) and drummer Ted McKenna, their music was a blend of blues rock and hard rock, [2] with cabaret elements. [3]
- The Faith Healer. We close out our top 10 Sensational Alex Harvey Band songs list withe the fantastic song “The Faith Healer.” The song is a quintessential track by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, encapsulating their flair for theatrical rock with a dark and moody undertone.
- Delilah. “Delilah” by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band is a robust cover of the song initially made famous by Tom Jones. The track appeared on SAHB’s 1975 album Tomorrow Belongs to Me.
- Boston Tea Party. “Boston Tea Party” is a song by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band that became one of their most recognized hits, featured on their 1976 album SAHB Stories.
- Gamblin’ Bar Room Blues. “Gamblin’ Bar Room Blues” is a track from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s fifth studio album, The Penthouse Tapes, released in 1976.
Jun 30, 2020 · Crashes, madness and missing money: the story of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. By Michael Heatley. ( Classic Rock ) published 30 June 2020. Smart, funny and mad as hatters, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band could have been huge. Instead, they burned out, having inspired a new generation of bands... like AC/DC.
- Michael Heatley
Alexander James Harvey (5 February 1935 – 4 February 1982) was a Scottish rock and blues musician. Although his career spanned almost three decades, he is best remembered as the frontman of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, with whom he built a reputation as an exciting live performer during the era of glam rock in the 1970s. Biography.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Songs, Albums... | AllMusic. Beloved Scottish glam rock act that was forced to call it quits far too early, following the death of its titular frontman. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1970s - 2000s. Formed. August, 1972 in Glasgow, Scotland. Disbanded. 2008. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles.
