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Monroe | |
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| Origin | Basel, Switzerland |
| Genres | Rock, Hard Rock |
| Years active | 1976–1983 |
| Labels | International Pick |
| Past members | Chris Klein Rick Lincoln Caesar Perrig Kelvin Bullet Bo Katzman Bernie Castiglioni Vittorio Ferrari |
Monroe was a Swiss rock band from Basel, active primarily between 1976 and the early 1980s. The group is known for its hard rock sound and was part of the Swiss underground rock scene during that era.
History
[edit]Monroe was formed in 1976, during a period when rock music in Switzerland was emerging. The founding lineup included Chris Klein (vocals, keyboards), Rick Lincoln (guitar), Vittorio Ferrari (drums), and Kelvin Bullet (bass).[1].
The band released its debut, self-titled album Monroe in 1978. While the album received limited attention, it helped establish the band in the local rock circuit. In 1980, Monroe released their second album, Censured, which included one of their more notable tracks, "Playing Good Music." This song brought them moderate recognition, particularly in Switzerland[2].
Despite their local success, Monroe disbanded in the early 1980s. Their two albums remain appreciated by fans of Swiss rock, and their work continues to be shared online[3].
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Monroe (1978)
- Censured (1980)
- Backstage (1981)
Singles
[edit]- "Right On" (1978)
- "Belinda / Lovin' You" (1980)
- "Sweet Little Lady" (1982)
- "Playing Good Music" (1983)
Their works have been catalogued and can be found on platforms like Discogs[4]
Former Band Members
[edit]- Chris Klein – Vocals, Keyboards
- Rick Lincoln – Guitar
- Caesar Perrig – Guitar, Bass[1]
- Kelvin Bullet – Bass
- Bo Katzman – Bass
- Bernie Castiglioni – Drums
- Vittorio Ferrari – Drums
Legacy
[edit]Although Monroe did not achieve widespread commercial success, their work is remembered in Switzerland's rock music history. Their albums are still circulated among rock enthusiasts, and tracks like "Playing Good Music" continue to be accessible on platforms like YouTube.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Monroe - Biography". Spirit of Rock.
- ^ "Monroe - Metal Collection".
- ^ a b "Monroe - Playing Good Music". YouTube. 28 September 2012.
- ^ "Monroe Discography". Discogs.