Biography
Chevy were classed with the ‘New Wave Of British Heavy Metal’ or NWOBHM in the early 1980s. They evolved from and earlier band called ‘ Cupid’s Inspiration’ and became a hard rock act with a Wishbone Ash/Uriah Heep/Bad Company type vibe.
Album & Cover
Chevy released only one album the self titled ‘ Chevy’ in 1980 and was well received with healthy reviews. The band disbanded in 1983.
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Photography: A. Powell
Label: Avator AALP5001(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell.
Tracklist
Side One The Taker You Got Me Running Skybird Chevy |
Side Two Too Much Loving Turn On The Light Shine On Cold And Lonely Rock On |
Credits
Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Bob Poole
Drums, Percussion – Andy Chaplin
Engineer – John Stronach, Paul Libson
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals – Paul Shanahan, Steve Walwyn
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals – Martin Cure
Producer – John Stronach
Songwriter [All Songs Written By], Arranged By – Chevy