Vitamin Z

This article is about the English pop music group. For the anti-depressant drug nicknamed Vitamin Z, see Sertraline. For the otome game by D3 Publisher, see Vitamin (video game series).

Vitamin Z
OriginSheffield, England
GenresNew wave, synthpop[1]
Years active1982–1991
LabelsPhonogram, Mercury, Geffen
Past membersGeoff Barradale
Nick Lockwood
David Rhodes

Vitamin Z were an English band, formed in 1982[2] by vocalist Geoff Barradale and bassist Nick Lockwood. Their biggest hit "Burning Flame" charted in the UK and US, but their one other hit in the UK, "Every Time That I See You", did not chart in the US. Geoff Barradale now serves as manager for the Arctic Monkeys.

History

The band's debut album Rites of Passage was released in 1985. Its most prominent single, "Burning Flame", produced by Chris Hughes, hit number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100[3] and No. 27 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[4]

Geoff Barradale appeared on the Alan Parsons Project album Gaudi, released in 1987.[5] He sang lead vocals on its lead single, "Standing on Higher Ground".

Barradale is the manager for the Arctic Monkeys, who are also from Sheffield.[6]

Discography

Albums

  • 1985: Rites of Passage (Geffen Records) - US No. 183[7]
  • 1989: Sharp Stone Rain (Geffen Records)

Singles

  • 1984: "Burning Flame" (7", 12") - UK No. 80, US No. 73
  • 1985: "Circus Ring (We Scream About)" (7", 12")
  • 1985: "Every Time That I See You" (7", 12") - UK No. 78
  • 1985: "Hi Hi Friend" (7", 12")
  • 1989: "Burn for You" (7", 12", CD single)
  • 1990: "Can't Live Without You" (7", 12", CD single)

References

  1. ^ "Sharp Stone Rain - Vitamin Z - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  2. ^ "SHARP STONE RAIN :GEFFEN BIOGRAPHY". Pages.interlog.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Vitamin Z". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Vitamin Z - "Burning Flame" Dance Club Songs Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Gaudi - the Alan Parsons Project | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "Arctic Monkeys win best headliner and anthem of the year at European Festival Awards". Nme.com. 15 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Vitamin Z Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
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