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'''Boss''' were a [[hard rock]] band 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 on drums, founded another hard rock group, [[BB Steal]], in 1987.
'''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 on drums, founded another hard rock group, [[BB Steal]], in 1987.


==History==
==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.<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book | last1 = McFarlane | first1 = Ian | authorlink1 = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'B. B. Steal' | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20040803164929/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=82 | chapterurl = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=82 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | archivedate = 12 July 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. 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.
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 | authorlink1 = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'B. B. Steal' | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20040803164929/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=82 | chapterurl = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=82 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | archivedate = 12 July 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. 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.


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"> 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 bigger acts including [[Iron Maiden]], [[Twisted Sister]], and [[Ronnie James Dio]].
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"/> 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"/> Many fans were disappointed to learn that a Roland TR-909 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).<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 | authorlink1 = Adelaide United FC | author2 = Taylor, Brett | author3 = Csongrady, Craig | author4 = Walker, Missy | title = {{noitalics|"United forever" : the official Adelaide United Football Club anthem}} | publication-date = 2003 | publisher = Adelaide United FC | url = http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/20047490 | accessdate = 3 May 2017 }}</ref>
Boss issued four more singles, "Strange Games" (May 1984), "Dancin' Queen" (December 1984), "Shake It" (March 1985) and "Cry Cry" (July).<ref name="McFarlane"/>

After Boss split in the mid-1980s, vocalist Craig Csongrady and lead guitarist Kevin Pratt formed [[BB Steal]].<ref name="McFarlane"/>


== Members ==
== Members ==
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* Scott Ginn (bass) 1984
* Scott Ginn (bass) 1984
* Joe Tatts (drums) 1984
* Joe Tatts (drums) 1984
* Peter Heckenberg drums (1986)
* Laurie Marlow bass guitar (1986)


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 12:30, 3 May 2017

Boss
OriginAdelaide, South Australia, 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 on drums, founded another hard rock group, BB Steal, in 1987.

History

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. 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.

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] 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] Many fans were disappointed to learn that a Roland TR-909 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.[2]

Members

  • Craig Csongrady (vocals)
  • Kevin Pratt (guitar)
  • Pete Sutcliffe (guitar)
  • Dave Ray (drums 1980-81)
  • Rob Grosser (drums 1981-83)
  • Kevin McDonald (bass 1981-83)
  • Scott Ginn (bass) 1984
  • Joe Tatts (drums) 1984
  • Peter Heckenberg drums (1986)
  • Laurie Marlow bass guitar (1986)

Discography

Albums

  • Step on It 1984 RCA

Singles

  • "Boss" 1983 RCA

References

  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. {{cite book}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 3 August 2004 suggested (help); |archive-url= requires |url= (help); External link in |chapterurl= (help); Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (|chapter-url= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ 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 {{citation}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
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