It Bites
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: Egremont, Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Active: 1982–2024
Biography
It Bites are a British band formed in Egremont, Cumbria, in 1982, blending progressive rock, hard rock and pop. The original quartet of Francis Dunnery, John Beck, Bob Dalton and Dick Nolan scored a United Kingdom number six single with 'Calling All the Heroes' in 1986 and released three studio albums for #Virgin Records# before splitting in 1990. Beck and Dalton reformed the band in 2006 with John Mitchell as singer and guitarist, releasing 'The Tall Ships' in 2008 and the concept album 'Map of the Past' in 2012. The stored text was an outdated, duplicated summary and has been rewritten in full.
Genres
It Bites Discography
- The Big Lad in the Windmill (1986) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Once Around the World (1988) - Album - rated 3.52/5
- Eat Me in St Louis (1989) - Album - rated 3.35/5
Members
- Francis Dunnery - lead vocals, guitar (1982–1990)
- John Beck - keyboards, guitar, vocals (1982–2024)
- Bob Dalton - drums, vocals (1982–2024)
- Dick Nolan - bass, vocals (1982–1990, 2006–2008)
- John Mitchell - lead vocals, guitar (2006–2024)