Alcatrazz
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: United States
- Active: 1983 - 1987
Biography
Alcatrazz was a heavy metal band formed in 1983 in Los Angeles by Graham Bonnet. The band's initial line-up consited of Graham Bonnet (vocals - ex-Rainbow / Michael Schenker Group), Yngwie Malmsteen (guitar - ex-Steeler), Gary Shea (bass - ex-New England), Jimmy Waldo (keyboards - also ex-New England) and Clive Burr of Iron Maiden fame. Burr was reportedly only in the band for a week, and left upon discovering the band was going to be based in the United States, as opposed to his native England.
Genres
Alcatrazz Discography
- No Parole From Rock 'n' Roll (1983) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- Disturbing the Peace (1985) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Dangerous Games (1986) - Album - rated 2.71/5
- The Best of Alcatrazz (1998) - Compilation