King Kobra

King Kobra was a glam metal group founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne in 1984. The band during the time of their first two albums included four relatively unknown musicians: vocalist Mark Free, guitarist David Michael-Philips, guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist Johnny Rod. After 2 albums on Capitol records (Ready to Strike - November 9, 1985 and Thrill of a Lifetime - 1986), Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes on his Blue Murder project in 1989.

Personnel

On "Ready To Strike and Thrill Of A Lifetime"

* Mark Free - vocals
* David Michael-Philips - Guitar
* Mick Sweda - Guitar
* Johnny Rod - Bass guitar
* Carmine Appice - drums

On "King Kobra III"

* Johnny Edwards - vocals
* David Michael-Philips - Guitar
* Jeff Northrup - Guitar
* Larry Hart - Bass guitar
* Carmine Appice - drums

On "Hollywood Trash"

* Kelly Keeling - vocals & Bass guitar
* Mick Sweda - Guitar
* Steve Fister - Guitar
* Carmine Appice - drums

Discography

*"Ready to Strike" (1985)
*"Thrill of a Lifetime" (1986)
*"King Kobra III" (1988)
*"The Lost Years" (1999) (compilation)
*"Hollywood Trash" (2001)

Notes

* Rod left the band & joined W.A.S.P. in 1986.
* Torien, Sweda, & Vincent left to play together in the band Bullet Boys.
* Free underwent gender reassignment surgery in 1995 and is now known as Marcie Free.

External links

* [http://www.fullinbloommusic.com/davidmichaelphilips.html Historical Interview with King Kobra Guitarist]