Carl Albert (musician)
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Carl Spencer Albert simply known as Carl Albert, was an American musician, the lead singer of the band Vicious Rumors
from late 1986 until 1995.
He died on April 22, 1995 as a result of a car accident.
Before joining Vicious Rumors
, Carl Albert played with the bands Ruffians, Villain, and Scratch.
In memory of Carl Albert, Vicious Rumors
released the CD A tribute to Carl Albert (including bootleg
recordings taken from the last European tour they did together) and the home-video The First Ten Years
.
The Vicious Rumors
song "Perpetual", included on the Something Burning album (and sung by the leader of the band Geoff Thorpe because "there is no one who can take Carl's place"), was the last track written by Carl Albert.
The guitarist Mark McGee, for one of his solo projects (actually unpublished), composed and recorded the song "Find Your Way Home" dedicated to the memory of his lost friend.
In 1996, in the album "Torn Between Two Worlds", the French band Dream Child dedicated to Carl Albert and Criss Oliva
the song: "No More Darkness".
In 2009, WildeStarr (with original VR bassist Dave Starr on guitar) dedicated the song "Voice in the Silence" from their debut CD "ARRIVAL" to Carl Albert.
Carl Albert era VR Myspace
Dave Starr's VR History Site with Carl Albert Memorial
Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors is an American power metal band founded in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.The brainchild of Geoff Thorpe, the band has been active on the metal scene since its inception in 1979...
from late 1986 until 1995.
He died on April 22, 1995 as a result of a car accident.
Before joining Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors is an American power metal band founded in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.The brainchild of Geoff Thorpe, the band has been active on the metal scene since its inception in 1979...
, Carl Albert played with the bands Ruffians, Villain, and Scratch.
In memory of Carl Albert, Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors is an American power metal band founded in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.The brainchild of Geoff Thorpe, the band has been active on the metal scene since its inception in 1979...
released the CD A tribute to Carl Albert (including bootleg
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority. The process of making and distributing such recordings is known as bootlegging...
recordings taken from the last European tour they did together) and the home-video The First Ten Years
The First Ten Years (VHS)
The First Ten Years is a VHS compilation by heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in 1996. It contains various footage live, backstage and on-tour in Europe, as well as the band's four MTV Videos....
.
The Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors is an American power metal band founded in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.The brainchild of Geoff Thorpe, the band has been active on the metal scene since its inception in 1979...
song "Perpetual", included on the Something Burning album (and sung by the leader of the band Geoff Thorpe because "there is no one who can take Carl's place"), was the last track written by Carl Albert.
The guitarist Mark McGee, for one of his solo projects (actually unpublished), composed and recorded the song "Find Your Way Home" dedicated to the memory of his lost friend.
In 1996, in the album "Torn Between Two Worlds", the French band Dream Child dedicated to Carl Albert and Criss Oliva
Criss Oliva
Christopher "Criss" Michael Oliva was born in Pompton Plains, NJ. He was the lead guitarist in, and co-founder of, the band Savatage...
the song: "No More Darkness".
In 2009, WildeStarr (with original VR bassist Dave Starr on guitar) dedicated the song "Voice in the Silence" from their debut CD "ARRIVAL" to Carl Albert.
with Vicious Rumors
- 1988 - Digital DictatorDigital DictatorDigital Dictator is the second album by heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in 1988.-Track listing:All tracks by Geoff Thorpe & Mark McGee#"Replicant" - 1:04#"Digital Dictator" - 3:17#"Minute to Kill" - 3:34#"Towns on Fire" - 4:23...
- 1990 - Vicious Rumors
- 1991 - Welcome to the BallWelcome to the BallWelcome to the Ball is the fourth album by heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in 1992.-Track listing:#"Abandoned" - 4:15#"You Only Live Twice" - 3:38#"Savior from Anger" - 4:08#"Children" - 4:56#"Dust to Dust" - 4:20#"Raise Your Hands" - 4:02...
- 1992 - Plug In and Hang OnPlug In and Hang On: Live in TokyoPlug In and Hang On: Live in Tokyo is a live album by heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in 1992.The material for this CD was recorded in Kawasaki, Japan at Club Citta.-Track listing:#"Abandoned"#"Savior from Anger"#"Down to the Temple"...
[Live] - 1994 - Word of MouthWord of Mouth (Vicious Rumors album)Word of Mouth is the fifth album by heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in 1994."Thunder and Rain Pt. 2" is dedicated to the memory of late Criss Oliva, of Savatage.-Track listing:#"Against the Grain" - 4:21#"All Rights Reserved" - 4:42...
- 1994 - The Voice [EP]
- 1995 - A Tribute to Carl Albert [Live]
with Ruffians
- 1984 - Demo [Demo tape]
- 1985 - Ruffians [EP]
- 2004 - 85 & Live [Best of/Compilation]
- 2005 - There & Back [Best of/Compilation]
External links
Carl Albert era VR Myspace
Dave Starr's VR History Site with Carl Albert Memorial