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{{Short description|Australian hard rock band}}
'''Boss''' were a hard rock/heavy metal band from [[Sydney]], [[Australia]] in the early 1980s.
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| origin = Adelaide, South Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = {{start date|1979}}–{{end date|1986}}
| label = RCA
| associated_acts = [[BB Steal]]
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| past_members = * Craig Csongrady
* Kevin Pratt
* Pete Sutcliffe
* Scott Ginn
* Joe Tatts
* Dave Ray
* Rob Grosser
* Kevin McDonald
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'''Boss''' were a [[hard rock]] band, which formed in 1979 in [[Adelaide]]. Long-term members were Craig Csongrady on lead vocals and Kevin Pratt on lead guitar. The group issued a sole album, ''Step on It'', in October 1984 before disbanding in 1986. Three members from the final line-up, Csongrady, Pratt and Peter Heckenberg (drums), founded another hard rock group, [[BB Steal]], in 1987.
Craig Csongrady (vocals) originally formed Boss in Adelaide, Australia, during 1979. Kevin Pratt (guitar) and Csongrady moved to Sydney in 1980, where Dapto, Wollongong guitarist Peter Sutcliffe was added to the line-up. Boss commenced a heavy schedule of live performances on the Sydney pub and club circuit. Most notably, some of the band's best performances were at the Astra Hotel Bondi. In 1983, Boss released a two-track self-titled single, produced by Jon Kennett.


==History==
The band had a very short-lived career that was at its peak in 1984 with the international release of LP ''Step On It''. The LP was well-received in Europe, but failed to achieve the same success locally, and the band fell apart soon after. Many fans were disappointed to learn that a Roland TR-909 drum machine was used instead of a real drummer on the ''Step On It'' LP. The success of ''Step On It'' also saw Boss support a number of big acts including [[Iron Maiden]], [[Twisted Sister]], and [[Ronnie James Dio]].


Craig Csongrady, on lead vocals, formed Boss as a hard rock group in Adelaide during 1979. Kevin Pratt soon joined on lead guitar and the group moved to [[Sydney]] in 1980.<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book | last1 = McFarlane | first1 = Ian | author-link1 = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'B. B. Steal' | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040803164929/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=82 | chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=82 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | archive-date = 3 August 2004 | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 }}</ref> Peter Sutcliffe on guitar, from [[Dapto, New South Wales|Dapto]], was added to the line-up. Boss commenced a heavy schedule of live performances on the Sydney pub and club circuit. Some of their early performances were at the Astra Hotel, Bondi. In 1983 Boss released a two-track self-titled single, produced by Jon Kennett.
After Boss split in the mid 1980s, vocalist Craig Csongrady and lead guitarist Kevin Pratt formed [[BB Steal]].


<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Boss album Step On It 1984.jpg|thumb|left|The 1984 album 'Step On It' by Boss]] -->
== Line-up ==
*Craig Csongrady (vocals)
*Kevin Pratt (guitar)
*Pete Sutcliffe (guitar)
*Scott Ginn (bass)
*Joe Tatts (drums)


They released a sole album, ''Step on It'', in October 1984, using the line-up of Csongrady, Pratt and Sutcliffe together with Scott Ginn on bass guitar and Joe Tatts on drums.<ref name="McFarlane"/> It was produced by Eddie Hansen and co-engineered by Heather Dalton, Spencer Lee and Richard Lush for RCA Records.<ref name="AMG Step">{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/step-on-it-mw0000880609/credits | title = ''Step on It'' – Boss| publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = 4 May 2017 }}</ref> Australian musicologist, [[Ian McFarlane]], observed that "The band built a solid live reputation in Sydney but could not sell records in Australia. ''Step on It'', however, managed to sell 20000 copies in Germany and Japan."<ref name="McFarlane"/> Fans were disappointed to learn that a drum machine was used instead of a real drummer on the album. The group supported shows by [[Iron Maiden]], [[Twisted Sister]], and [[Ronnie James Dio]].
== Discography ==
*''Boss'' (Single) RCA 1983
*''Step On It'' (LP) RCA 1984


Boss issued four more singles, "Strange Games" (May 1984), "Dancin' Queen" (December 1984), "Shake It" (March 1985) and "Cry Cry" (July).<ref name="McFarlane"/> In 1986 the line-up of Csongrady, Pratt, Peter Heckenberg on drums and Laurie Marlowe on bass guitar (ex-Heaven<!-- local band -->) disbanded. In the following year Csongrady, Heckenberg and Pratt founded another hard rock group, [[BB Steal]], in Sydney.<ref name="McFarlane"/> In 2003 Csongrady co-wrote "United Forever", the theme song for [[Adelaide United FC]].<ref name="United">{{Citation | author1 = Adelaide United Football Club | author-link1 = Adelaide United FC | author2 = Taylor, Brett | author3 = Csongrady, Craig | author4 = Walker, Missy | title = "United forever" : the official Adelaide United Football Club anthem | publication-date = 2003 | publisher = Adelaide United FC | url = http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/20047490 | access-date = 3 May 2017 }}</ref>
== Influences ==
*[[AC/DC]]
*[[Bad Company]]
*[[Def Leppard]]
*[[Dokken]]
*[[Led Zeppelin]]
*[[Ratt]]
*[[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]
*[[Whitesnake]]


== External links ==
== Members ==
Boss Members
*[http://www.bbsteal.com/discog.htm Boss discography]
* Craig Csongrady (vocals)
*[http://www.bbsteal.com/photos01.htm Boss photo gallery]
* Kevin Pratt (guitar)
* Scott Tansley (guitar 1981)
* Greg Bailey (guitar 1981-1986)
* Dave Ray (drums 1980-81)
* Rob Grosser (drums 1981-83)
* Kevin McDonald (bass 1981-83)
* Scott Ginn (bass 1984-85)
* Alan Bryant (drums) 1984
* Joe Tatts (drums) 1984
* Peter Heckenberg drums (1985–86)
* Laurie Marlow bass guitar (1986)


==Discography==
[[Category:New South Wales musical groups]]
===Albums===
[[Category:Australian heavy metal musical groups]]
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of albums, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart<br />positions
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Kent Music Report|AUS]]</small><br /><ref name=aus>{{cite book|last=Kent|first=David|author-link=David Kent (historian)|title=Australian Chart Book 1970–1992|edition=illustrated|publisher=Australian Chart Book|location=St Ives, N.S.W.|year=1993|isbn=0-646-11917-6|page=42}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''Step on It''
|
* Released: November 1984
* Label: RCA <small>(NFL1-8044)</small>
| align="center" | 78
|}


=== Singles ===
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* "Boss" (1983) RCA
* "Strange Games" (May 1984)
* "Dancin' Queen" (December 1984)
* "Shake It" (March 1985)
* "Cry Cry" (July 1985)

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:Musical groups from Sydney]]
[[Category:Australian heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Australian rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1979]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1986]]

Latest revision as of 16:30, 24 June 2022

Boss
OriginAdelaide, South Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
Genres
Years active1979 (1979)–1986 (1986)
LabelsRCA
Past members
  • Craig Csongrady
  • Kevin Pratt
  • Pete Sutcliffe
  • Scott Ginn
  • Joe Tatts
  • Dave Ray
  • Rob Grosser
  • Kevin McDonald

Boss were a hard rock band, which formed in 1979 in Adelaide. Long-term members were Craig Csongrady on lead vocals and Kevin Pratt on lead guitar. The group issued a sole album, Step on It, in October 1984 before disbanding in 1986. Three members from the final line-up, Csongrady, Pratt and Peter Heckenberg (drums), founded another hard rock group, BB Steal, in 1987.

History

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Craig Csongrady, on lead vocals, formed Boss as a hard rock group in Adelaide during 1979. Kevin Pratt soon joined on lead guitar and the group moved to Sydney in 1980.[1] Peter Sutcliffe on guitar, from Dapto, was added to the line-up. Boss commenced a heavy schedule of live performances on the Sydney pub and club circuit. Some of their early performances were at the Astra Hotel, Bondi. In 1983 Boss released a two-track self-titled single, produced by Jon Kennett.


They released a sole album, Step on It, in October 1984, using the line-up of Csongrady, Pratt and Sutcliffe together with Scott Ginn on bass guitar and Joe Tatts on drums.[1] It was produced by Eddie Hansen and co-engineered by Heather Dalton, Spencer Lee and Richard Lush for RCA Records.[2] Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, observed that "The band built a solid live reputation in Sydney but could not sell records in Australia. Step on It, however, managed to sell 20000 copies in Germany and Japan."[1] Fans were disappointed to learn that a drum machine was used instead of a real drummer on the album. The group supported shows by Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, and Ronnie James Dio.

Boss issued four more singles, "Strange Games" (May 1984), "Dancin' Queen" (December 1984), "Shake It" (March 1985) and "Cry Cry" (July).[1] In 1986 the line-up of Csongrady, Pratt, Peter Heckenberg on drums and Laurie Marlowe on bass guitar (ex-Heaven) disbanded. In the following year Csongrady, Heckenberg and Pratt founded another hard rock group, BB Steal, in Sydney.[1] In 2003 Csongrady co-wrote "United Forever", the theme song for Adelaide United FC.[3]

Members

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Boss Members

  • Craig Csongrady (vocals)
  • Kevin Pratt (guitar)
  • Scott Tansley (guitar 1981)
  • Greg Bailey (guitar 1981-1986)
  • Dave Ray (drums 1980-81)
  • Rob Grosser (drums 1981-83)
  • Kevin McDonald (bass 1981-83)
  • Scott Ginn (bass 1984-85)
  • Alan Bryant (drums) 1984
  • Joe Tatts (drums) 1984
  • Peter Heckenberg drums (1985–86)
  • Laurie Marlow bass guitar (1986)

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[4]
Step on It
  • Released: November 1984
  • Label: RCA (NFL1-8044)
 78

Singles

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  • "Boss" (1983) RCA
  • "Strange Games" (May 1984)
  • "Dancin' Queen" (December 1984)
  • "Shake It" (March 1985)
  • "Cry Cry" (July 1985)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'B. B. Steal'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004.
  2. ^ "Step on It – Boss". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. ^ Adelaide United Football Club; Taylor, Brett; Csongrady, Craig; Walker, Missy (2003), "United forever" : the official Adelaide United Football Club anthem, Adelaide United FC, retrieved 3 May 2017
  4. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 42. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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