British Lions were a short-lived rock band from Herefordshire from 1977 to 1979, with former members of Mott and Medicine Head. They toured Britain extensively, as support to Status Quo, whose management they shared, and AC/DC, but were more successful in America. They released two studio albums with little commercial success in the UK. Their second album was rejected by RSO and then by Vertigo, and they disbanded in 1979. The release rights were acquired by Cherry Red, who released it the following year. Their debut album was reissued in 2023 by Think Like A Key Music.
Members Morgan Fisher – piano, Hammond organ, Korg synthesizer, davolisint John Fiddler – guitar, harmonica, vocals Dale Griffin – drums Ray Majors – guitar, vocals Pete Overend Watts – bass, vocals
Discography Studio albums Year Title Peak chart positionsUKeveryHit.com search results US[ allmusic ((( Mott the Hoople > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))]Canada 1978 British Lions Released: February 10, 1978 Label: Vertigo Format: - 83 80 1980 Trouble with Women Released: June 6, 1980 Label: Cherry Red Format: - - -
Singles "One More Chance to Run" (1977) "Wild in the Streets" (1978) - US No. 87 "International Heroes"/"Eat the Rich" (1978)
Compilations and live albums Live and Rare (1999) Live at the Old Waldorf: San Francisco 1978 (2010)
References
External links British Lions at Discogs