Heart (band)

Their collaboration in Heart resulted in numerous multi-platinum albums, nine US top ten singles, and worldwide career sales of more than 20 million records. The group continued to tour until Berry's death in March, 2004, with 1960s nostalgia providing them with a ready audience. Founded in Seattle in 1974 by sisters, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, the band had a sound heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin with elements of folk-rock and power ballads. As a result, the group did not perform again until 1973, and made an official comeback in 1978 on tour with the Beach Boys. Heart was one of the most successful female fronted band in the annals of hard rock. Early in 1966 Jan was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, resulting in severe head injuries. "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" [#2, May 1990]. Subsequent hits included "Little Old Lady From Pasadena" (1964) and the eerily portentous "Dead Man's Curve" (1964).

"Who Will You Run To" [#7, September 1987]. Playing local venues, they met and performed with the Beach Boys, and discovered the appeal of the latter's "surf sound".With considerable help from Brian Wilson, they eventually scored a number one national hit with "Surf City" (1963). "Alone" [#1, June 1987 (3 weeks)]. With the help of friend Herb Alpert and producer Lou Adler, they scored a modest hit with Baby Talk (1959), and then entered a long dry spell. "Nothin' at All" [#10, May 1986]. After Dean returned from an army stint and Arnie went off to other pursuits (by 1962, he was a hugely successful rock and roll deejay in Boston), the two began to make music again as Jan and Dean. "These Dreams" [#1, February 1986 (1 week)]. Their first commercial success was Jennie Lee (1958), an ode to a local burlesque performer which they recorded along with pal Arnie Ginsberg.

"Never" [#4, October 1985]. They first performed on stage as The Barons at a high school dance. "What about Love?" [#10, July 1985]. Primitive recording sessions followed soon after, in a makeshift studio in Jan's garage. "Tell It Like It Is" [#8, December 1980]. They began singing together after football practice at University High School in Los Angeles. "Magic Man" [#9, September 1976]. Jan Berry (April 3, 1941, Los Angeles -- March 26, 2004) and Dean Torrence (born March 10, 1940, Los Angeles) were a rock and roll duo briefly popular in the early 1960s as part of the "surf music" craze inspired by The Beach Boys.

Brigade [#3, June 1990]. Bad Animals [#2, July 1987]. Heart [#1, August 1985]. Greatest Hits/Live [#13, December 1980/January 1981].

Bebe Le Strange [#5, March 1980]. Little Queen [#9, June 1977]. Dreamboat Annie [#7, August 1976]. Jupiter's Darling (2004).

Alive in Seattle (2003) (live). The Road Home (1995) (live). Desire Walks On (1993). Rock the House (1991) (live).

Brigade (1990). Bad Animals (1987). Heart (1985). Passionworks (1983).

Private Audition (1982). Greatest Hits/Live (1981) (compilation & live). Bebe Le Strange (1980). Dog & Butterfly (1978).

Magazine (1978). Little Queen (1977). Dreamboat Annie (1976). Denny Fongheiser – Drums.

Fernando Saunders – Bass Guitar. Denny Carmassi – Drums. Mark Andes – Bass Guitar. Michael Derosier – Drums.

Steve Fossen – Bass Guitar. Howard Leese – Guitar, keyboards, synthesizer. Roger Fisher – Guitar, mandolin. Nancy Wilson – Guitar, mandolin, keyboards, harmonica, vocals.

Ann Wilson – Lead Vocals, flute, guitar, bass, autoharp, keyboards.