Graham Bonnet- THE DAY I WENT MAD…

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Graham Bonnet- THE DAY I WENT MAD…- CD- 1999/2005- Graham Bonnet/Irond Ltd.- No UPC- 150 grn
THE DAY I WENT MAD… is the sixth solo album by English rock singer Graham Bonnet, originally released in June 23, 1999. THE DAY I WENT MAD… was originally recorded and released in Japan and includes performances from a wealth of special guests including Slash, Vivian Campbell, Danny Johnson, Bruce Kulick, Tim Bogert, Tony Franklin and Kevin Valentine. Graham Bonnet is considered one of the finest Rock vocalists of his generation. Graham replaced Ronnie James Dio in Rainbow and is featured on the album Down to Earth. Graham then joined the Michael Schenker Group recording just one album entitled Assault Attack. Graham then formed his own American based rock band Alcatrazz with whom he would record three studio albums and a live album. He's also recorded many solo releases along the way.
PERSONNEL: Graham Bonnet – lead vocals, guitar; Kevin Valentine – drums; Mario Parga, Danny Johnson, Vivian Campbell, Slash – guitars, guitars solo; John Thomas – guitars, guitars solo, keyboards; Mark Eric – guitars; Bruce Kulick, Tony Franklin, Matt Boyd, Jamie Carter, Tim Bogert – bass; Michael Alemania, Teddy Andreass – keyboards.
Most criticise him for his completely inappropriate (for a hard rock vocalist anyway) James Dean look. Although must admit he did look a little silly at the inaugral Monsters Of Rock at Donington in 1980 fronting Rainbow sporting his red cords, white dinner jacket and sunglasses. Problem with Bonnet has always been his vocal inconsistency, which marrs every album he's made with the exception of his first solo outing, his Rainbow album Down To Earth and the solo follow up Line-Up. When the guy sings he's actually quite good, problem is he insists on doing this almost operatic wailing which is at times either embarrisingly cringeworthy or just unlistenable. THE DAY I WENT MAD… is no exception and after an extremely promising start with two belting rock songs featuring good heavy Malmsteenesque guitar from Vivian Campbell and Mario Parga namely "The Day I Went Mad" and "Don't Look Down" we are soon brought down to earth with two typically infuriating vocal performances on ''Killer'' and the Beatles cover ''Oh! Darling'' which cannot be saved even by the guitar work of Slash. On the plus side though they are the easily the worst tracks on the album and quite possibly are not helped by following the best two. Of the other tracks ''Model Inc.'' and ''Greenwich Meantime'' are possibly the best. As ever with a Bonnet album there are a multitude of special guest musicians on the album. As well as the aforementioned guitarists Slash, Vivian Campbell and Mario Parga there are contributions from Bruce Kulick, Tony Franklin and Tim Bogert on bass. Kevin Valentine occupied the drum stool and the producers seat but presumably not at the same time! Newcomers to Graham Bonnet would be better off with his Rainbow album Down To Earth and those looking to explore his solo output should look no further than his self-titled debut and his best and most consistent solo offering Line-Up.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Clear Tray Includes Foldout Inlay.
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