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Member Since4/30/2008
Band Websitebonnetrocks.com
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with Alcatrazz BERKROCK Festival - Saint George Park Berkovitsa, Bulgaria

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Born in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, Graham like most other English-born musicians was influenced by The Beatles. Along with the British invasion, Graham was also influenced by many United States artists such as Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and many other legendary blues singers.

Graham's first single with The Marbles "Only One Woman" penned by the Bee Gees found great success with a top 5 hit in the UK and throughout Europe. The Marbles went on to release follow up singles from the same album. Graham went on to experiment with other creative avenues including acting and commercials. Realizing his first love was singing, he cut his first solo album in 1977 "Graham Bonnet". Even though it only reached medium success in the UK, it achieved Gold status in Australia and experienced similar success in Europe as well as in Japan.

In 1979 Ritchie Blackmore sought out Graham to audition for Rainbow's new frontman position. Rainbow had already auditioned 60 people. Graham was asked to sing "Mistreated" and was hired on the spot. With his James Dean image, the choice of Bonnet to replace Ronnie James Dio was subject to some questions. However, once Bonnet was heard there were no more questions or concerns. The "Down to Earth" album was one of Rainbow's most successful albums.

1981 saw Graham resume his solo career, and with the release of "Night Games", which had a 6 hit in England, Graham craved to become a band member again and joined the Michael Schenker Group and was reunited with long time friend Cozy Powell. After recording "Assault Attack", Graham returned to Los Angles to form the band Alcatrazz which produced guitar greats Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Alcatrazz cut several albums before disbanding. After a short stint with Impellitteri, Forcefield and Blackthorne, Graham has returned to record the solo album "Underground" (1996) and he released his latest solo album "The Day I Went Mad" in 1999.

The year 2000 was a very active year for Graham. He participated in the reunion of Anthem, the top heavy metal band in Japan, released the album "Heavy Metal Anthem", and toured Japan with the band. Also in 2001, he re-joined the recording of new Impellitteri album called "System X", while he also toured the UK and Spain with Don Airey (Bonnet/Airey Band). Graham and Dario Mollo have formed a new project called "Elektric Zoo" and they have toured Europe and the UK.

From 2002-2006, he joined recordings of new albums of Iain Ashley Hersey, Michael Schenker Group, Moonstone Project. Also vigorously toured the UK, Spain, Austria, Italy, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Russia, Lithuania and played a number of gigs in California too.

In 2006 Graham formed new Alcatrazz with Howie Simon (guitar), Tim Luce (bass) and Glen Sobel (drums) and in next year completed successful tour in Japan, teaming up with his successor in Rainbow Joe Lynn Turner. Graham continues to tour all around the world to see you all....
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Jul 19 2008 4:11 PM


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Stella ♫





Jul 19 2008 3:19 PM

Graham love ya!
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Jul 19 2008 2:06 AM

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Jul 18 2008 12:53 PM

Thank you for the add





TF
Maladaahn~ Les Nagy





Jul 17 2008 7:51 PM

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THE BY-LAWS OF THE CRIB





Jul 17 2008 7:37 AM

thanks Graham, one of the best singers ever!
Greetings from Madrid.
Alex
PD: "Disturbing the peace" sits among the top ten albums of my life
SOF





Jul 16 2008 7:51 AM

thanks for accepting my request of friend
returns again to Argentina Graham
Embrace big and good luck in your presentations
TEMPLE





Jul 15 2008 3:38 PM

Thanks for the add. You are seriously one of the best. And there are a handfew.
Pierre Schwartz





Jul 15 2008 9:27 AM

Hi Graham
Wish you all the best on your way
Remember you from the old Rainbow and Alcatraz days.
Peace love and happiness, and don’t forget to:
Keep stacking them Marshalls!

www. pierreschwartz. com

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ALCATRAZZ





Jul 14 2008 4:02 AM

ALCATRAZZ featuring Graham Bonnet
Live at BERKROCK Festival 2008
July 26th, 2008
Saint George Park
Berkovitsa, Bulgaria



Merja





Jul 12 2008 12:50 PM

JUDAS KISS





Jul 10 2008 10:44 AM

Thanx you so much Mr Graham Bonnet You are so awesome!! Can you say Vocal GOD!! lol Have been following your career throughout time and it means the world to me that you actually answeared my request how kool is that.. Thanks again Long live Rock & Roll!! XXX Judas
HARDROCKFAN





Jul 10 2008 9:53 AM

HI GRAHAM! THANKS FOR ADD ME! I LOVE YOUR VOICE! I LOVE YOUR RECORDS WITH ALCATRAZZ AND RAINBOW! AND I LOVE YOUR ALBUM THE DAY I WENT MAD! ALL THE BEST FOR YOU FROM ARGENTINA!
Another Shrine





Jul 10 2008 7:49 AM

Thanks for the add!!
greetings from Japan!!
Gorst





Jul 10 2008 5:22 AM

Thanks for adding.
Everything's better with Graham Bonnet on it!
Lourdes





Jul 9 2008 1:11 PM

Thank you very much for the add!!! I hope to see you soon again in concert!! Kissess from Barcelona
FROM THE VILLE w/Martin&Steele Says Farewell!





Jul 6 2008 12:19 PM

Keep rockin my friend. Been a fan of yours for years.

STEELE / FTV
takuya yada





Jul 5 2008 1:05 AM

thanks for adding me!!!
please back to play in japan!!!!!
Mirrors





Jul 5 2008 12:55 AM

Thanks for the add.

Rock on!!
Indyjoe





Jul 4 2008 12:53 PM

Thanks for the add!

I love your music and have enjoyed seeing you live several times. Hope to see you again sometime soon.

Have a Happy 4th of July!
God bless,
Wendy :)
Reyes





Jul 4 2008 7:45 AM

Thanks for the add!
Rick





Jul 4 2008 7:42 AM

Hi Graham: Happy 4th of July! Thanks for all the great rock & roll.
ElenaWolfN





Jul 4 2008 12:11 AM

Hello, Graham! Wishing you a Happy 4th of July :)
Elena.
4th
Allan





Jul 2 2008 8:55 PM

Hi Graham, hope you are doing well. Thanks for stopping by. I really aprecite it.
You keep kickin' some ASS!!!! :)
spacefox





Jul 1 2008 10:25 AM

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Jul 1 2008 6:54 AM

Thank you very much for the add! CU soon in Finland (in Turku, too, I hope). Best wishes,
AEP
Luke Fortini





Jun 30 2008 1:52 PM

Thank you for the add,it's a pleasure and a great honour for me.
Keep on rockin'!
Cheers from Italy.
TOM RANNACHAN





Jun 28 2008 2:55 AM

Hey, thanks for the add! It's an honour to be added as a friend.
Tom (:-)>
Roemir





Jun 26 2008 11:46 AM

thank you so much for accept my friendship

i hope u have some free time to listen to my music

Ur voice rulz!!

wish u my best and sorry for my english
DEMON´S EYE





Jun 24 2008 1:15 PM

hello :-)
thanks for the add!!!
best wishes to you!
demonseye. com
/ELOHIYM





Jun 24 2008 12:38 PM

Thank's for the add you are awesome keep rocking Graham Bonnet!!!
Steve Shannon





Jun 23 2008 2:54 PM

Hi Graham... you're the Best!

I really like the way you write and the words you use!

Thanks for the Connect here on MySpace!

Steve Shannon
WILD AT HEART LOUIE





Jun 23 2008 1:21 PM

THANKS FOR BEING MY TRUE FRIEND LOUIE NYC PRO DRUMMER Photobucket
petsu





Jun 23 2008 4:45 AM

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Allan





Jun 22 2008 7:49 PM

Hi Graham and thanks! I've been a fan of yours since Rainbow. Glad you're still around and making music. Best of luck to you.
Mark Bishop





Jun 19 2008 11:49 PM

Graham,
Haven't talked to you since you were in Baltimore back in 1986.
I wish you the best. You are not only a great talent, but a great person as well.
God Bless!
PSOF





Jun 19 2008 11:32 AM

Dear Graham.
Thank you so much for the wonderful gigs in Finland.
You