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   Shark Island: General Info
Member Since3/14/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.sharkislandmusic.com
Band MembersThe following band members reunited in 2005 to create the new album "Gathering of the Faithful" which had a European release in 2006 and will have a U.S release on 8/21/07!

Richard Black (vocals)
Spencer Sercombe (guitar)
Christian Heilmann (bass)
Glen Sobel (drums)
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Click the following play button to see the Shark Island video for "Paris Calling" from the album "Law of the Order":

promotional video for "Paris Calling"

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Click the following play button to see the Shark Island video for "Bad for Each Other" from the album "Law of the Order":

promotional video for Shark Island's "Bad For Each Other"

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Click the following play button to view Richard Black covering the song "All the Way from Memphis" with the supergroup Contraband





Click the following play button to view behind the scenes interviews with Richard Black and other members of the supergroup Contraband





Click the following play button to view Richard Black singing "Loud Guitars, Fast Cars & Wild Wild Living" with the supergroup Contraband

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   About Shark Island
This is the official Shark Island myspace page for the promotion of the reunited Shark Island band, as requested by the record company, Manifest Music and as supported by the current band members.



Shark Island was a rock band from the Los Angeles area that played heavily during the '80s.

From Shark Island's entry in wikipedia:

The band was officially started in 1979 by singer Richard Black and guitarist Spencer Sercombe, with the name Sharks. Black and Sercombe had met in high school and were playing together for some time.

The band changed its line-up frequently during their first years, and released an independent album called Altar Ego in 1982. During these years the band turned into one of the hottest live bands from the L.A. scene.

In 1985 they changed their name to Shark Island and released another independent album titled S'cool Buss the next year. Following in the tradition of bands like Van Halen, Motley Crue and other LA bands, Shark Island was also the house band at the world famous Gazzaris on the Sunset Strip. Bill Gazzari even helped produce their first single, a cover of the Frank Sinatra song "New York, New York".

Despite being dubbed as one of the best rock bands of the scene, the band failed to get a record deal. Supposedly they were signed by A&M but dropped later, only to be picked by Epic. During these times, the line-up continued to shift with drummer Walt Woodward leaving to join The Scream, and on-and-off guitarist K.K. Martin definitely parting ways with them due to "artistic differences".

Bassist Chris Heilmann and drummer Greg Ellis joined in 1989 to record and release the band's only official album titled Law of the Order.

After that, the band just vanished from the scene, with most of its members joining other projects. Apparently there were some unreleased songs recorded sometime in the late 80s or early 90s, but nothing else was released.

In 1989 Shark Island's "Dangerous" and "Father Time" were both featured in the movie Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and were released on the soundtrack album.

In 2006 Shark Island released "Gathering of the Faithful" 13 songs of true Shark Island magic. Richard Black (Vocals) , Spencer Sercombe (Guitar) and Chris Heilmann (Bass) were joined on by Glen Sobel (Drums).




Using the free, secure and reliable Paypal service you can click on the following Paypal shopping cart link to order the special Collector's Edition "Gathering of the Faithful" Compact Disc, at a special NEW **ROCK BOTTOM** PRICE of ONLY $10 USD (plus shipping and handling):





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tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Nov 5 2009 7:38 AM

just wanted to stop by and check up on ya,,,see how you're doing since its been awhile
and say hi
Canardo

Canardo



Nov 5 2009 7:38 AM

Have a kick ass rockin Halloween weekend! =)
Cheers and rock on
Canardo
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Nov 5 2009 7:37 AM

I just thought i'd check in to see how you’re doing and say

hello,,,have a happy and safe upcoming halloween
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Nov 5 2009 7:37 AM

just passing through to say hello and i hope if its getting cold where you are that you're staying warm and hopefully everything's good for ya
Cici Leah Campbell

Cici Leah Campbell



Nov 5 2009 7:37 AM

Hi Shark Island !!!!...Thanks for accepting my Friend Request !!!!!!!!....I discovered ur guys Music when I bought the Soundtrack to the Movie " Point Break " !!!!....Here we should respectfully give a pause and say a prayer for Patrick Swayze.......Ya and ur Song " My City " is one of the best Metal Rock Songs ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......I went to ur Profile and listened to all ur Songs and I added 2 to one of my Playlists(I think Cici's Songs 29 or 30)..Of course I added " My City " and I also added " Paris Calling " !!!!!.....U guys are enormous Talents !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...It's so nice to have u as a new Friend !!!!!....Check out my new Reality Show on You Tube Titled " Cici's Reality " !!!!...All 6 Episodes or Videos for Season One are on my Profile Page !!!!!....Have a Care Bear Day !!!!....Cici
Crimson Crow

Crimson Crow



Oct 8 2009 1:57 PM

thanks for the request
ShannoN

ShannoN



Oct 8 2009 1:57 PM

Have a rocking kickass day!

ShannoN



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Crimson Crow

Crimson Crow



Oct 8 2009 1:57 PM

thanks for your friendship
Crimson Crow

Crimson Crow



Oct 8 2009 1:57 PM

thanks for your friendship
Patt Murphy

Patt Murphy



Oct 8 2009 1:57 PM

Thanx for the add. Hava rockin' weekend. Glad to hear that you guys are back. Cheers. Patt
- Penicio Del Toro*

Wällesky Lee.



Oct 8 2009 6:16 AM

U welcome! hahthats great greetz from venezuela n shark island its one of the best bands!!! =)
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Sep 28 2009 5:48 AM


just wanted to stop in and say hi,,,,sorry i took so long,,have

a wonderful sunday evening
AAsk Mij

Jim Sikler



Sep 28 2009 5:48 AM

How you doing gentleman.
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Sep 10 2009 5:33 AM

how was your labor day??? i hope you had a good one and are doing okay....have a rockin' tuesday
WORLD OF VOODOO

WORLD OF VOODOO



Sep 6 2009 2:35 AM

Luv the Youtube Roxy clip! Your still #1!!!

Talk soon
Manifest Music

Manifest Music



Aug 30 2009 9:37 PM

Great job fellas !!!!!!!!!!!
Justin

Justin Ulrich



Aug 26 2009 2:06 PM

Hey guys, I was reading the comments and thought I would add how I was introduced to Shark Island so you know how far the music went. I grew up in Kalispell, Montana and had been buying all my music from Sunshine Tapes and Records for as long as I can remember. The owner, Gary Diegel turned me on to hundreds of bands like Stranger, Wildside, Fastway, Icon and you guys since we shared similar interests in music. He closed the store a couple years ago which sucked, but.... ever since I can remember there was a framed and autographed picture of your promo pic with Spencer, Richard and Chris (This is the one where Spencer is checking his guitar to make sure its straight lol). I still have the CD issue of Law of The Order that I bought in the early 90's and still play it every once in a while. Thanks for the great music and I look forward to hearing more of the same. Stick to your original formula and sound, it works!
The Starwood, Hollywood, CA.

The Starwood, Hollywood, CA.



Aug 21 2009 2:48 PM

Great set at the RoxY!
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Aug 18 2009 6:01 AM

I am sorry its not always possible to get by friends' pages as much these days,,,its hard to keep up sometimes, but you were never forgotten in the midst,,,,,Just wanted to check up on you and see how things are going for you and what's happening with you. May you be well and have a rockin' Monday
Manifest Music

Manifest Music



Aug 15 2009 9:35 PM

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU PLAY THE ROXY AUG 18 2009.

SHARK ISLAND, BETH HART AND SPECIAL GUESTS

SPECIAL NETWORK EVENT, VERY FEW TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

CHEERS!!!!!!!!
AzGrown

AzGrown



Aug 15 2009 9:35 PM

They asked me to share so here ya go boyz~ Back in the 90's my friend and I met the guys in Chandler Arizona at the ostrich festival, we made up a big ol' lie just to meet em~ The show got rained out and I was not leaving until we did! My BFF thought I was nuts, but I said I grew up here and I WILL find what room they are in N low N behold I DID just that, we knocked on the door and said thru the door, we are not groupies we just want to meet u , we drove a long way and since the show was canceled.. blah blah... long story short here, we hung out with all of em in the room for over 2 hours, then Richard asked for my address and said they R going on tour in asia or somewhere over there and that he would send me something since I was such a "cool and persisitant" fan. WELL THEY DID !! and 18 years later i still have it, as well as the original envelope it wz sent in, it was a cd and tour poster.....coolio ~ Good times, I also intro'd Shark Island to numerous people in Northen Az N Phx..... so yeah I B A TRUEEEEE fan~ hugs
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Aug 14 2009 6:33 AM

just passing through to come say hi and see how you've been and how your weekend's going
kiss army Sweden

tommy karlsson



Aug 14 2009 6:33 AM

HELLO THERE!!!!! HAVE A NICE WEEKEND AND KEEP THE ARMY ALIVE!!!!! MANY THANX TOMMY
Chrome_Waves

Chrome_Waves



Aug 14 2009 6:33 AM

hey brothers
tagerocker

Tage Rocker



Jul 11 2009 8:32 PM

I hope you dont mind me stopping by and showing some luv,,,how is your weekend going so far and how are you
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