Years active 1978–1980 Past members Les Binks | Labels RCA | |
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Associated acts Humble Pie, Boxer, Streetwalkers, Judas Priest, Family, Medicine Head, Ian Gillan Band Origin England, United Kingdom (1978) Albums Boast of the Town, Axis Point Genres Rock music, Blues rock, Pop rock Members John "Charlie" Whitney, Eddie Hardin, Rob Townsend, Les Binks, Bobby Tench | ||
Axis Point was an English rock band. The band signed to RCA and released two albums in a twelve-month period, with a line-up including an eclectic mix of well known musicians of that time. They disbanded in 1980, after releasing their second album.
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History
The original line-up of Axis Point included, guitarist Charlie Whitney, keyboardist Eddie Hardin, bassist Charlie McCracken and drummer Les Binks. They recorded Axis Point (1979). The songwriting on the album is split between Harden and Whitney with McCraken co-writing "Woman of the world" and "Fire it up". After the recording of this album, Binks left and was replaced by Rob Townsend, who had been the drummer for Family. They recorded their second album Boast of the Town (1980). On this album Whitney and McCracken collaborate on most of the songs and added guitarist and vocalist Bobby Tench, who had previously been a member of Streetwalkers.
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Songs
First Drink of the DayBoast of the Town · 2010
Moving the Night AwayBoast of the Town · 2010
Rock & Roll CircusBoast of the Town · 2010