Silver Condor (band)

Silver Condor was an American album-oriented soft rock band from California, active from 1981 to 1983. They released two albums, Silver Condor (1981) and Trouble at Home (1983). They made their only Billboard Hot 100 appearance with a song off of their first album, "You Could Take My Heart Away," which reached #32 in 1981.

History

The band's line-up shifted considerably between their first and second albums, with lead singer Joe Cerisano being the only constant member. The first incarnation of the band also featured the guitarist Earl Slick. The second album featured well-known bassist Kenny Aaronson as well as future Autograph frontman Steve Plunkett on rhythm guitar.

Line-ups

Personnel for debut album

• Joe Cerisano: lead vocals
• Earl Slick: lead guitar
• John Corey: keyboards, rhythm guitar
• Jay Davis: bass
• Claude Pepper: drums

Personnel for Trouble at Home

• Joe Cerisano: lead vocals
• Kenny Aaronson: bass
• Nick Brown: guitar
• Steve Plunkett: vocals, guitar
• Steve Goldstein: keyboards
• Craig Krampf: drums
• Waddy Wachtel: guitar

Also features several guest appearances

• Clarence Clemons: tenor sax
• Rick Derringer: guitar
• Neal Schon: guitar

External links

• Review of their self-titled debut album