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  • Genre: Metal / Rock

    Location London and South East, UK

    Profile Views: 11501

    Last Login: 8/8/2010

    Member Since 3/29/2009

    Website www.skinfreak.co.uk

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Skin were formed in the early 1990s by ex-Jagged Edge members Myke Gray and Andy Robbins (also formerly of Tokyo Blade & Shogun) along with former Kooga vocalist Neville MacDonald and drummer Dicki Fliszar, formerly from Bruce Dickinson's touring band and band Vamp. Originally called Taste, they went through a number of names (Obsession, Bad For Good, Phoenix) as they played a smattering of small club dates throughout 1992. The band showed enough quality on these dates to be offered a management deal with Sanctuary Management, who also handled Iron Maiden and, ultimately, a record deal with Parlophone. Through Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, the band came to the attention of noted American producer Keith Olsen who offered to produce their debut at his 'Goodnight LA' Studio. During 1993, the band flew to LA and began recording. Once the sessions were finished, the band listened to the finished product and decided more was needed so another three songs were recorded with Shay Baby producing. .... Prior to the release of the album, the band finally decided upon the name Skin (someone had written it down on a wall) and embarked upon a 14 date UK tour supporting Little Angels. Another support tour, this time with Thunder helped swell their growing fan base and, in 1993, they released their debut single The Skin Up EP. This was followed by House of Love before their first UK chart single "Money", which peaked at no 18. The debut album, entitled Skin sold even better, breaking into the top 10 and peaking at no 9. Another single from the album, Tower of Strength which was backed with live material from their Donnington Monsters of Rock appearance, also broke into the top 20 and reached no 19. .... 1995 saw Skin consolidating their fan base by recording and releasing Live at the Borderline. A very limited edition CD of classic rock cover versions given away free with Kerrang! magazine, only 50 were available and it has become one of the most prized collectors items among Skin fans although a Japanese import version was released shortly after. In order to capitalize upon their appearance at Gateshead Stadium supporting Bon Jovi, the band also recorded and released Take Me Down to the River as a double CD along with some of the Borderline cuts. .... The Bon Jovi appearance marked a high and low point in the career of Skin. A gig that would potentially give excellent exposure was marred by a fault with the band equipment as a voltage converter was incorrectly installed to USA settings by a stage tech which resulted in blowing Myke's guitar amp and Colin's hammond organ. .... 1996 marked the first time that touring keyboard player Colin McLeod was featured in promotional artwork as well as the music video for single "Perfect Day". Despite this, Colin was a part time member as he wanted maintain a funk orientated direction he was continuing at the same time. .... Neither the second album, "Lucky" or the two singles, the first being "How Lucky You Are" and "Perfect Day" achieved the chart success of the debut album. The progression of British chart music at this time, along with the lack of backing for rock music in the mainstream media, led to the band being dropped by Parlophone. .... Despite this, Skin still held a Japanese record contract and the third album "Big Fat Slice of Life" was finished and released in 1997. Awaiting a UK release, the band released a self-financed two track CD single "Degeneration" that was distributed through the fan club. Later that same year they released their fourth, and final, studio album Experience Electric on Snapper Music. "Experience..." marked a revised version of the Japanese release with several tracks being reworked. "Ride The Blue Wave" evolved into the title track from the album, but "Big Fat Slice..." and "Degeneration" were omitted due to the fan club release. The album went on to top the indie charts at number 1. .... During this period, Skin toured relentlessly. The albums was shopped to several American record companies, and met with mogul Jonathan King. Following the culmination of the tour to promote the album, skin announced they would be emabarking on their farewell tour in 1998. The final Skin concert at the LA2 in London, was recorded and released as a double live album Hasta La Vista, Baby! on Reef Records (a subset of Snapper Music). .... In March 2009, Skin announced they would reform to play the Download 2009 festival. This marks a new chapter in the Skin legacy. With a heritage of music to draw from, the band are incredibly excited about their return to Donington. A small string of support dates started in April 2009..... In December 2009, Skin released "Up Close and Personal". An acoustic album with new tracks written during the reunion. Skin played a series of dates in England to support this release and then set to work writing a new album for release in the summer 2010. A string of UK tour dates were announced to coincide with this.

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    Andy Robbins - Bass.. Dicki Flizsar - Drums.. Myke Gray - Guitar.. Neville MacDonald - Vocals & Guitar Colin Mcleod - Keyboards

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    Posted Aug 17 2010 4:29 PM

  • Deborah
    my tickets have arrived ROLL ON DECEMBER !!!!

    Posted Jul 31 2010 1:44 PM

  • Deborah


    cannot WAIT 2 c u guys in december....i haven't seen u since '94 !!!!!

    Posted Jul 27 2010 4:50 PM

  • HAKEN (CONFIRMED FOR S…
     
    Hi. Thanks for your friendship, which we appreciate.
    AQUARIUS is out now on Sensory Records.
    WATER IS THICKER THAN BLOOD. Cheers.

    Posted Jun 20 2010 7:05 AM

  • LIBERTY LIES
    We are supporting SKIN at the Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall. If you want tickets, we can save you £5 and get you tickets for just £10!!!!!!

    Drop us a message or email us at libertylies@live.co.uk

    Thank you
    Kind regards
    Adam
    Liberty Lies

    Posted May 6 2010 10:34 PM

  • Krait
    Gracias por el add.
    Saludos.
     Krait.

    Posted May 3 2010 8:00 PM

  • Krait
    Gracias por el add.
    Saludos.
     Krait.

    Posted May 3 2010 2:19 PM

  • jubonjovi" Bon Jovi & K…
    Hi Guys
    Cant wait to see you at wolverhampton,
    been a fan for years, met you in the early 90`s, seen you at download last year, and you were awesome!
    So glad your back with us where you belong on that stage!
    Oh and the new tune is awesome too!
    See ya soon Guys
    Love Always
    Julie xxx 
     

     

    Posted Apr 28 2010 11:08 PM

  • ANIHILATED [official s…
    ..Thanks for checking us out dudes
    Really appreciate the support

    Total respect - keep in touch :-)

    All the best


    Posted Apr 5 2010 10:57 AM

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    ..PHANTASMA





    Posted Mar 31 2010 6:50 PM

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Skin were formed in the early 1990s by ex-Jagged Edge members Myke Gray and Andy Robbins (also formerly of Tokyo Blade & Shogun) along with former Kooga vocalist Neville MacDonald and drummer Dicki Fliszar, formerly from Bruce Dickinson's touring band and band Vamp. Originally called Taste, they went through a number of names (Obsession, Bad For Good, Phoenix) as they played a smattering of small club dates throughout 1992. The band showed enough quality on these dates to be offered a management deal with Sanctuary Management, who also handled Iron Maiden and, ultimately, a record deal with Parlophone. Through Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, the band came to the attention of noted American producer Keith Olsen who offered to produce their debut at his 'Goodnight LA' Studio. During 1993, the band flew to LA and began recording. Once the sessions were finished, the band listened to the finished product and decided more was needed so another three songs were recorded with Shay Baby producing.

Prior to the release of the album, the band finally decided upon the name Skin (someone had written it down on a wall) and embarked upon a 14 date UK tour supporting Little Angels. Another support tour, this time with Thunder helped swell their growing fan base and, in 1993, they released their debut single The Skin Up EP. This was followed by House of Love before their first UK chart single "Money", which peaked at no 18. The debut album, entitled Skin sold even better, breaking into the top 10 and peaking at no 9. Another single from the album, Tower of Strength which was backed with live material from their Donnington Monsters of Rock appearance, also broke into the top 20 and reached no 19.

1995 saw Skin consolidating their fan base by recording and releasing Live at the Borderline. A very limited edition CD of classic rock cover versions given away free with Kerrang! magazine, only 50 were available and it has become one of the most prized collectors items among Skin fans although a Japanese import version was released shortly after. In order to capitalize upon their appearance at Gateshead Stadium supporting Bon Jovi, the band also recorded and released Take Me Down to the River as a double CD along with some of the Borderline cuts.

The Bon Jovi appearance marked a high and low point in the career of Skin. A gig that would potentially give excellent exposure was marred by a fault with the band equipment as a voltage converter was incorrectly installed to USA settings by a stage tech which resulted in blowing Myke's guitar amp and Colin's hammond organ.

1996 marked the first time that touring keyboard player Colin McLeod was featured in promotional artwork as well as the music video for single "Perfect Day". Despite this, Colin was a part time member as he wanted maintain a funk orientated direction he was continuing at the same time.

Neither the second album, "Lucky" or the two singles, the first being "How Lucky You Are" and "Perfect Day" achieved the chart success of the debut album. The progression of British chart music at this time, along with the lack of backing for rock music in the mainstream media, led to the band being dropped by Parlophone.

Despite this, Skin still held a Japanese record contract and the third album "Big Fat Slice of Life" was finished and released in 1997. Awaiting a UK release, the band released a self-financed two track CD single "Degeneration" that was distributed through the fan club. Later that same year they released their fourth, and final, studio album Experience Electric on Snapper Music. "Experience..." marked a revised version of the Japanese release with several tracks being reworked. "Ride The Blue Wave" evolved into the title track from the album, but "Big Fat Slice..." and "Degeneration" were omitted due to the fan club release. The album went on to top the indie charts at number 1.

During this period, Skin toured relentlessly. The albums was shopped to several American record companies, and met with mogul Jonathan King. Following the culmination of the tour to promote the album, skin announced they would be emabarking on their farewell tour in 1998. The final Skin concert at the LA2 in London, was recorded and released as a double live album Hasta La Vista, Baby! on Reef Records (a subset of Snapper Music).

In March 2009, Skin announced they would reform to play the Download 2009 festival. This marks a new chapter in the Skin legacy. With a heritage of music to draw from, the band are incredibly excited about their return to Donington. A small string of support dates started in April 2009.

In December 2009, Skin released "Up Close and Personal". An acoustic album with new tracks written during the reunion. Skin played a series of dates in England to support this release and then set to work writing a new album for release in the summer 2010. A string of UK tour dates were announced to coincide with this. .. .. ....



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