"Burnin' Sky" was recorded in France at Chateau d'Herouville (a/k/a Honky Chateau) in July and August of 1976 with future Rolling Stones engineer Chris Kimsey but its release was delayed until March of 1977 as to not compete with the band's then-current album "Run With the Pack".
Music Genre: |
English Blues Rock, Prog Rock |
Collector's info: |
Gatefold (FOC) cover design. This album includes the original cardboard inner sleeve with album details and artwork |
Album Production information: |
Produced by Bad Company, recorded at Le Chateau Studios, Herouville, France July-August 1976 Sound/recording engineer Chris Kimsey |
Record Label Information: |
Island 28 521 XOT (28521) |
Media Format: |
12" Full-Length Vinyl LP Album weight: 340 gram |
Year & Country: |
1977 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Bad Company Burning Sky |
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Track Listing of: Bad Company Burning Sky |
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Album cover photos of : Bad Company Burning Sky |
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Photo of Album's Inner Gatefold Cover |
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Photo of Album's Inner Gatefold Cover |
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Close-up Photo of Record Label
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Note: the above pictures are actual photos of the album and allow you to judge the quality of cover. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
Bad Company was an English rock band formed in 1973 that rose to fame as one of the flagship acts of the 1970s hard rock and blues rock movement. With their blend of bluesy guitar riffs, driving rock beats, and soulful vocal harmonies, Bad Company created a unique sound that set them apart from the rest of the rock bands of the era. Over the course of their career, Bad Company achieved great commercial success and critical acclaim, with numerous hit singles and albums that still remain popular to this day.
The band was formed in 1973 by former Free frontman Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs, and drummer Simon Kirke. The three musicians had been looking for a new creative outlet after the break-up of their previous band and decided to form Bad Company as a new musical venture. They were soon joined by bassist Boz Burrell, and together they released their self-titled debut album in 1974. The album was an instant success, reaching #1 on the UK charts and #3 on the US charts. It featured several hit songs, including "Can't Get Enough," "Rock Steady," and "Bad Company," which became the band's signature song and is still one of their most well-known tracks to this day.
Throughout the 1970s, Bad Company continued to release a series of successful albums, each of which built upon the band's blues-based hard rock sound. Their follow-up album, "Straight Shooter," was released in 1975 and was also a commercial success, featuring hit songs such as "Feel Like Making Love" and "Good Lovin' Gone Bad." The band's third album, "Run with the Pack," was released in 1976 and marked a departure from their earlier sound, as the band experimented with a more mainstream pop rock sound. Despite this, the album was still well received and features hit songs such as "Silver, Blue & Gold."
Despite their commercial success, Bad Company faced several challenges throughout their career. The band experienced a series of personnel changes, with various members leaving and joining the group at different times. Despite these changes, the band continued to release new music and tour, and they remained one of the biggest and most popular rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s.
Bad Company's music continues to be popular and relevant to this day, with their songs still receiving airplay on classic rock radio stations and their albums still selling well. Their blues-based hard rock sound has been highly influential, inspiring countless other rock bands in the decades since their formation. They are remembered as one of the defining bands of the 1970s hard rock movement and their music remains an important part of the rock canon.