HARD ROXX FANCLUB

there seemed to be a lot of love for the name Rabbit amongst musicians in the seventies. There are three very famous groups(notable fame only achieved in home countries of each group) called Rabbit, Wrabit, and Rabbitt. The first mentioned featured original ACDC lead Vocalist Dave Evans. This group can be described as Hedonistic and Primitive Thug Rock in the tradition of their contemporaries Buster Brown and Coloured Balls. Rabbit were MCA records first signed Australian rock group. Rabbit is for fans of true Aussie Rock and Glam. These albums should not be ignored, and will continue to amaze audiences when played at ear splitting volume wherever and whenever. Wrabit were a Canadian AOR group who were also signed to MCA records. Perhaps the use of the W in the bizarre spelling of the group name had something to do with the aussie Rabbit. Wrabit at times seem little more than a Journey clone, but upon further listen, one can only amaze at the potential in 1981's WROUGH AND WREADY. Wrough and Wready reminds one of the fantastically produced early 80s late 70s aor that just moves along with all the right class and intellegence deserved of an album that unfortunately could never stand the test of time. If you are a fan of piercing vocals in the style of Steve Perry, Geddy Lee, and the hard rock sound ala Lonestar, Magnum, Nightwing, and later era Rainbow, I would highly suggest any record by WRABIT. Another jumper that flew the Rabbit banner in the late seventies was South Africa's very own RABBITT featuring a young and pre-yes songwriter Trevor Rabin. Both albums Boys will be Boys(1976) and A Croak and a Grunt in the Night(1977) take the (carrot) Cake and move speedily and do not bore. To the casual ear these two albums are reminiscent of Queen, Pink Floyd, Badfinger, and more than a touch of Paul McCartneyesque stylings. The brilliance in songwriting and production are unfortunately overshadowed by the seemingly homo-erotic overtones reflected on both album covers. Put your homophobia aside and put the needle in the groove. Rabbitt were incredible. They ruled South African airwaves, and sold out headline concerts in their prime. Both albums were co produced by Trevor Rabin and the famous Patric Van Blerk. Peter Van Blerk was an original member of South African psych rock band Freedoms Children. The freedoms children song "Tribal Fence" is covered by Rabbitt on the second lp. Both albums were released in the United States on Capricorn Records. Rabbitt have A unique sound, clever lyrics, undeniably saucy songwriting make you fall in love with Rabbitt instantly. The vocals are reminiscent of Les McKeown of the bay city rollers and the guitar playing reminds one of Queens Brian May. Both albums make fabulous additions to any ones record collection and will please fans of Prog, Pop, Arena Rock and AOR. Get em'