One of the most promising '80s supergroups that never was, England's Fastway was never quite able to come to grips with their sonic identity, and despite a promising start, in the end their career was an almost absolute flameout.
Following his acrimonious departure from metal legend Motörhead, guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke wasted no time planning his next move with then-recently ousted UFO bassist Pete Way. With veteran drummer Jerry Shirley (ex-Humble Pie) and promising Irish newcomer vocalist Dave King rounding out their lineup, the resulting Fastway was awarded instant supergroup status, even though the mercurial Way decided to quit before the release of their eponymous 1983 debut (going on to form the ill-fated Waysted). As for Fastway, perhaps knowing he would never be able to match the intensity (and distortion) of his previous group, Clarke chose instead to seek a more mainstream hard rock direction with his new band, and indeed the album was very well-received in the U.S., climbing into the Top 40. Encouraged, they quickly returned to the studio with new bassist Charlie McCracken to record 1984's All Fired Up. (by by Eduardo Rivadavia)
This is a powerful live performance and it´s an excellent broadcast recording !
Following his acrimonious departure from metal legend Motörhead, guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke wasted no time planning his next move with then-recently ousted UFO bassist Pete Way. With veteran drummer Jerry Shirley (ex-Humble Pie) and promising Irish newcomer vocalist Dave King rounding out their lineup, the resulting Fastway was awarded instant supergroup status, even though the mercurial Way decided to quit before the release of their eponymous 1983 debut (going on to form the ill-fated Waysted). As for Fastway, perhaps knowing he would never be able to match the intensity (and distortion) of his previous group, Clarke chose instead to seek a more mainstream hard rock direction with his new band, and indeed the album was very well-received in the U.S., climbing into the Top 40. Encouraged, they quickly returned to the studio with new bassist Charlie McCracken to record 1984's All Fired Up. (by by Eduardo Rivadavia)
This is a powerful live performance and it´s an excellent broadcast recording !
Recorded live at the Agora Ballrom Cleveland, Ohio
September 5th,1983
(excelent FM recording)
September 5th,1983
(excelent FM recording)
Fast Eddie Clark (guitar)
Dave King (vocals)
Charlie McCracken (bass)
Jerry Shirley (drums)
Tracklist:
01. We Become One (Clark/King/Shirley) 4.02
02. You Got Me Runnin' (Clark/King/Shirley) 3.02
03. Give It All You Got(Clark/King/Shirley) 3.09
04. All I Need Is Your Love (King/Shirley) 2.51
05. Back In The Game (Clark/King/Shirley) 3.54
06. Heft (Clark/King/Shirley) 5.40
07. Give It Some Action (Clark/King/Shirley) 4.06
08. Hung Up On Love (Clark/King/Shirley) 4.45
09. Feel Me, Touch Me (Do Anything You Want) (King/Shirley) 8.33
10. Far Far From Home (Clark/King/Shirley) 5.06
11. Say What You Will (Clark/King/Shirley) 3.22
12. Telephone (Clark/Shirley) 7.50
13. Easy Livin' (Clark/King/Shirley) 3.18
ARMU 2312 (zippyshare)