WEAPON UK
Heavy Metal / NWoBHM • United Kingdom
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In March 1980 Danny placed an advert in Melody Maker looking for a band, at the same time Jeff had placed one looking for a singer. Danny auditioned and was offered the job in Jeff's band, Fast Relief. After several weeks rehearsal and one gig under their belt, Danny & Jeff decided to replace the rhythm section. Danny recommended his best friend, bassist Baz Downes (ex- Inner City Unit), who played along side him in Snatch. Jeff suggested drummer Bruce Bisland (ex- Lip Service) one rehearsal later and NWoBHM band Weapon was formed.
After doing a showcase gig for Laurie Dunn, then head of Virgin Publishing, the band were signed to Virgin.
Whilst playing at The Venue, in London, Eddie Clarke from Motorhead happened to be in the audience, he liked what he heard and put it to the rest of the band and management team that Weapon should support
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