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The Firm

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The Firm were a rock group comprising ex-Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, ex-Uriah Heep drummer Chris Slade, and Roy Harper bass player Tony Franklin. Formed in 1984, the band—although having a distinguished pedigree (and thus qualifying as a supergroup)—had only mediocre album sales, although they did have sellout tours. Page originally wanted former Yes drummer Bill Bruford and fretless bass virtuoso Pino Palladino in the group; however, Bruford was contracted to another label and Palladino had tour commitments with singer Paul Young.

Both Page and Rodgers refused to play any material from their former bands and instead opted for a selection of songs from both their solo albums and new songs which were heavily infused with a soulful and more commercially accessible sound, courtesy of Franklin's fretless bass guitar underpinning and understated song structure. In subsequent press interviews, Page had indicated that the band was never meant to last more than two albums. After the band split, Page and Rodgers returned to solo work while Chris Slade joined AC/DC and Franklin teamed up with guitarist John Sykes in Blue Murder.

Members

  • Jimmy Page -- Lead guitar
  • Paul Rodgers -- Vocals, guitar
  • Tony Franklin -- Bass, keyboards
  • Chris Slade -- Drums and percussion

Discography

  • The Firm (1985)
  • Mean Business (1986)

Films, DVDs

  • The Firm Live at Hammersmith 1984 (1984) (limited release video)
  • Five From the Firm (1986)

Official tours

  • Europe (November 29, 1984 - December 9, 1984)
  • United States (February 28, 1985 - May 11, 1985)
  • United Kingdom (May 18, 1985 - May 22, 1985)
  • United States (March 14, 1985 - May 28, 1985)

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After the band split, Page and Rodgers returned to solo work while Chris Slade joined AC/DC and Franklin teamed up with guitarist John Sykes in Blue Murder. Official Site (http://www.glassjaw.com) The Central Hub (http://www.glassjaw.net) Fansite (http://www.glassjaw.tk). In subsequent press interviews, Page had indicated that the band was never meant to last more than two albums.
. Both Page and Rodgers refused to play any material from their former bands and instead opted for a selection of songs from both their solo albums and new songs which were heavily infused with a soulful and more commercially accessible sound, courtesy of Franklin's fretless bass guitar underpinning and understated song structure.
. Page originally wanted former Yes drummer Bill Bruford and fretless bass virtuoso Pino Palladino in the group; however, Bruford was contracted to another label and Palladino had tour commitments with singer Paul Young. Also a former Glassjaw drummer and current member of Classic Case, Durijah Lang has been called onboard as drummer as currently drummer Larry Gorman is busy with Daryl Palumbo's other band Head Automatica.

Formed in 1984, the band—although having a distinguished pedigree (and thus qualifying as a supergroup)—had only mediocre album sales, although they did have sellout tours. Dave Allen also left the band and has been replaced by ex-member Manuel Carrero of the band The Jiant, the man HE originally replaced. The Firm were a rock group comprising ex-Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, ex-Uriah Heep drummer Chris Slade, and Roy Harper bass player Tony Franklin. In late 2004 Todd Weinstock left the band and founded his own band, Torpedo (Band). United States (March 14, 1985 - May 28, 1985). Original drummer Sammy Siegler was replaced by Larry Gorman (ex-Orange 9MM) and original bass player, Manuel Carrero was replaced by bassist Dave Allen. United Kingdom (May 18, 1985 - May 22, 1985). The line-up has undergone a few changes since the birth of the band.

United States (February 28, 1985 - May 11, 1985). The band was formed around 1994 while Beck was also playing with Jewish Straight-Edge band, The Sons of Abraham and Palumbo was in his own straight-edge band called XbustedX. Europe (November 29, 1984 - December 9, 1984). The band was formed by lead singer Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck who have been friends from a young age. Five From the Firm (1986). Glassjaw is a five-piece post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York. The Firm Live at Hammersmith 1984 (1984) (limited release video). Ape Dos Mil from Worship and Tribute.

Mean Business (1986). Cosmopolitan Bloodloss from Worship and Tribute. The Firm (1985). Worship and Tribute (LP, 2002). Chris Slade -- Drums and percussion. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence (LP, 2000). Tony Franklin -- Bass, keyboards. The Don Fury Demos (LP, 1999).

Paul Rodgers -- Vocals, guitar. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (EP, 1997, 2001 re-release). Jimmy Page -- Lead guitar. Manuel Carrero - Bass. Durijah Lang - Drums. Justin Beck - Guitar.

Daryl Palumbo - Vocals.