Phenomena (band)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Phenomena


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = England
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 1983 - present
Label = RCA, BMG Ariola, Escape, Parachute
Associated_acts = Glenn Hughes, Trapeze, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath,Asia, Thin Lizzy, Brian May
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/tomgalleysphenomena]
Current_members = Tom Galley - Producer, Wilfried F. Rimensberger - Exec. Producer
Past_members = See Album Lineups

Phenomena is a melodic rock project by founding producer Tom Galley cite web | url = http://www.hardrockhouse.com/NewReleases/Phenomena.htm | title = Phenomena - Psychofantasy CD Review | accessdate = 2008-07-24 ] and executive producer Wilfried F. Rimensberger. Phenomena's music has its roots in the classic hard rock genre and many of Phenomena's contributors have been members of bands such as Deep Purple, Queen or Trapeze.

History

From 1986 to 2006, Phenomena released four albums , some singles and maxi singles, and a boxed set. Originally a basic concept of straightforward rock songs with simple lyrics and a video idea, the project consists of founding producer Tom Galley, project director and co-producer Wilfried F. Rimensberger, and Mel Galley.

Rimensberger strongly influenced the production of the second album, "Dream Runner", and from a Tom Galley video idea and stills developed a full length feature movie project that attracted talents such as Sean Connery, Emily Lloyd and Eddie Kid.Fact|date=August 2008 He also wrote a script for a PHENOMENA musical and a video game concept.Fact|date=August 2008 A fourth album, PsychoFantasy, was released in 2006 by Tom Galley. Since 2007, Tom Galley and Wilfried Rimensberger have collaborated on a forthcoming PHENOMENA V album due in 2009. Mel Galley died on 1 July 2008 from cancer.

Album Lineups

Phenomena I (Bronze 1984):
*Vocals: Glenn Hughes
*Guitar: Mel Galley; "Big" John Thomas
*Bass: Neil Murray; Glenn Hughes
*Drums:Cozy Powell; Ted McKenna
*Keyboards: Don Airey, Richard Bailey
*Producer: Tom Galley
*Production and concept consultant: Wilfried F. Rimensberger

Phenomena II Dream Runner (BMG/RCA 1987):
*Vocals: Ray Gillen, Glenn Hughes, John Wetton, Max Bacon
*Guitar:Kyoji Yamamoto, Mel Galley, Scott Gorham, "Big" John Thomas
*Bass: Neil Murray, John Wetton
*Drums: Michael Sturgis, Toshihiro Niimi
*Keyboards: Leif Johansen, Richard Bailey
*Producer: Tom Galley
*Project Director/Co-Producer: Wilfried F. Rimensberger
*Cover Design: Tim P. Davies

Phenomena III Inner Vision:
*Vocals: Keith Murrell
*Guitar: Mel Galley, Scott Gorham, Brian May
*Drums: Michael Sturgis
*Keyboards: Leif Johansen
*Producer: Tom Galley
*Project Director/Co Producer: Wilfried F. Rimensberger
*Co-Producer: Leif Johansen

Psychofantasy (2006):
*Vocals: Glenn Hughes, Tony Martin, Keith Murrell, Lee Small, Matt Morton, Joy Strachan
*Guitar: Mel Galley, Andy Shortland, J.J. Marsh
*Drums: Lynch(Orlin) Radinsky
*Bass: Richard Lymn
*Keyboards: Ian Rowlands, Tom Brown
*Producer: Tom Galley
*Album Coordinator: Tom Brown

References

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External links

* http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews/phenomena.htm