Legs Diamond is an American rock band formed in 1975. They formed in Los Angeles, California, with original members Michael "Diamond" Gargano (bass), Jeff Poole (drums), Roger Romeo (guitar), Rick Sanford (vocals) and Michael Prince (keyboards and guitar) and were named for a 1920s gangster of the same name. The original band broke up in 1980 after three popular albums,

In 2019, Legs Diamond acquired a new lead singer, Keith England, and are currently working on a new album and eventually touring again.

Members

Current

  • Keith England – lead vocals (2019–present)
  • Roger Romeo – lead guitar (1975–1980, 1984–present)
  • Michael Prince – rhythm guitar, keyboards (1975–1980, 1984–present)
  • Adam Kury – bass (1992–present)
  • Jeff Poole – drums (1975–1980, 1984–present)

Former

  • John Levesque – lead vocals (2005)
  • Dusty Watson – drums
  • Rick Sanford – lead vocals (1976–2005)
  • Michael "Diamond" Gargano – bass
  • Mike Christie – bass
  • Jim May – lead guitar & vocals
  • Jonathan Valen – drums
  • Jeff Marcus – guitar

Discography

Albums

  • Legs Diamond (1977)
  • A Diamond Is a Hard Rock (1977)
  • Fire Power (1978)
  • Out on Bail (1984) (US version is mini-album, EU version is full album with 2 extra songs)
  • Land of the Gun (1986)
  • Town Bad Girl (1990)
  • Captured Live (1992) (1990 live recording in San Antonio, Texas)
  • The Wish (1993)
  • Uncut Diamond (1999) (never released album recorded in 1980)
  • Collection (2003) (4 CD collection of the first three albums plus 'Uncut Diamond')
  • Favourites Volume One (2004) (compilation with two new songs)
  • Diamonds Are Forever (2006)
  • Right on Target (2008) (3-CD Box Set includes first three albums)

Singles

  • "Stage Fright" (1976) Mercury/Phonogram
  • "Woman" (1977) Mercury/Phonogram
  • "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin (1978) Cream
  • "Help Wanted" (1979) Cream
  • "Turn to Stone" (1986) Metronome

References

  • Official band website
  • Dusty Watson (80's era drummer)
  • Rock N Roll Universe Interview 2005