Big Guns

U.K. band formed in February 1994 by drummer Robin Ward and guitarist Wayne Lawson after the demise of Mai Rouge. They were then joined by vocalist Ian Taylor (Discovery), guitarist Neil Brocklebank (Artisan) and bassist John Ward (Castle Crew, Jokers Wild) - Phil O'Dea would replace Brocklebank after the first album. Big Guns was signed to EMI subsidiary Zero Records (Japan) in 1994, and released an album called On Dangerous Ground. In 2007, the band released a follow-up EP called Stick Em' Up. Personnel: Ian Taylor: lead vocals; Neil Brocklebank: lead guitar, backing vocals; Wayne Lawson: guitar, keys, backing vocals; John Ward: bass guitar, backing vocals; Robin Ward: drums, backing vocals.