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Heart Biography
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Genre - Classic Rock, Pop, Rock
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson were the creative spark behind Heart, a hard-rock group who initially found success in the mid-'70s, only to reach greater heights after engineering a major comeback a decade later. The daughters of a Marine Corps captain, Ann (born June 19, 1950) and Nancy (born March 16, 1954) grew up in both Southern California and Taiwan before the Wilson family settled in Seattle, Washington. Throughout their formative years, both were interested in folk and pop music; while Ann never took any formal music lessons as a child (she later learned to play several instruments), Nancy took up guitar and flute. After both sisters spent some time at college, they decided to try their hand as professional musicians, and while Nancy began performing as a folksinger, Ann joined the all-male vocal group Heart.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Heart was actually formed in 1963 by bassist Steve Fossen, and friends Roger Fisher and Mike Flicker; initially dubbed the Army, they later became White Heart before settling on simply Heart at the beginning of the 1970s. After her arrival in the group, Ann became romantically involved with guitarist Mike Flicker; when Nancy joined in 1974, she in turn began a relationship with guitarist Roger. Soon after Nancy's arrival, Mike Fisher retired from active performing to become the band's sound engineer. After gaining a following in Vancouver, Heart was approached by Shelly Siegel, the owner of the Canadian label Mushroom; augmented by keyboadist Howard Leese and drummer Michael Derosier, they recorded their debut album, Dreamboat Annie, in 1975.
After selling more than 30, 000 copies north of the border, Mushroom issued the LP in the U.S., where it quickly achieved platinum status on the strength of the hit singles "Crazy on You" and "Magic Man." In 1977, Heart jumped ship to the CBS affiliate Portrait, resulting in a protracted legal battle with Siegel, who in 1978 released the unfinished LP Magazine on Mushroom shortly after the band issued its true follow-up Little Queen on Portrait. The single "Barracuda" was another massive hit, and like its predecessor, Little Queen sold over a million copies.
After 1978's Dog and Butterfly, both of the Wilson/Fisher romances ended, and Roger left the group. In 1980, Heart issued Bebe Le Strange; following a lengthy U.S. tour, both Fossen and Derosier exited, and were replaced by ex-Spirit and Firefall bassist Mark Andes and former Gamma drummer Denny Carmassi. After 1982's Private Audition and 1983's Passionwerks slumped, the group was largely written off by industry watchers, and moved to Capitol Records.
In 1985, however, Heart emerged with a self-titled effort which ultimately sold more than five million copies on its way to launching four Top Ten hits -- "What About Love?," "Never," the chart-topping "These Dreams" and "Nothin' at All." 1987's Bad Animals continued their comeback success; "Alone" was another Number One hit, and both "Who Will You Run To" and "There's the Girl" achieved considerable airplay as well. Brigade, issued in 1990, featured the Number Two smash "All I Want to Do Is Make Love to You," as well as the Top 25 hits "I Didn't Want to Need You" and "Stranded."
In the early '90s, the Wilson sisters took a brief hiatus from Heart to form the Lovemongers, an acoustic quartet fleshed out by Sue Ennis and Frank Cox; in 1992, they issued a four-song EP which included a cover of Led Zeppelin's "The Battle of Evermore." Heart returned in 1993 with Desire Walks On, on which Andes and Carmassi were replaced with bassist Fernando Saunders and drummer Denny Fongheiser. With 1995's The Road Home, Heart enlisted onetime Led Zep bassist John Paul Jones to produce a live, acoustic set reprising hits like "Dreamboat Annie," "Crazy on You" and "Barracuda."
Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide |
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Review about Heart
Amazing Heart | Reviewer: Lulu Gangmei | 6/12/09
Heart is Unique,Wonderful,Never say die spirit. This two women are the choosen one,they inspired a lots of female rock artist.They are the Karisma in this Music Industries.Heart will be always The HEART OF ROCK.
Heart! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/31/09
These women are a huge inspiration and even though I wasn't around when they were most famous, I love their music. Nancy Wilson was the one who inspired me to learn to play guitar.
They are amazing and nothing can compare.
The tops... | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/22/09
Ann and Nancy are in a league of their own, no one in my mind can compare. Amazing vocals by Ann, wicked guitar playing by Nancy, and of course her vocals...I never tire of listening to Heart. have been to several concert, they never disappoint. Continued sucess for the WILSON SISTERS, Thank you for your music.
The one and only ..HEART | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/25/09
These ladies,(band) are one of a kind , no one can compare. Any attempts in other artists doing their songs does not do HEART (THE WILSON SISTERS)justice. As in Hockey, HEART should retire their songs,, so as to avoid reproduction from other artists, perhaps I am biased, But other artist do not do justice to HEARTS songs..and perhaps no one else should try. I look forward to your continued success and music.
Heart/Kent Washington | Reviewer: tracy | 10/27/08
I believe that these two went to Kent Meridian High School in Kent Washington a suburb of Seattle. I am a 1984 graduate of Kentridge and there was bragging by my Kent Meridian friends.
Also I was wondering if anyone has a comment on the lyrics and what These Dreams is about. I have an idea in my head but wanted to compare.
My uncle played with heart ...Can u find out when and when he quit? | Reviewer: Barb | 1/2/08
I know my uncle donny played with heart when they were the army and white heart. the story goes that he was on hearts first album but had to quit the band due to his wife's demands and feelings about not wanting him to tour all over without her. His name is Don Wilhelm...could u please find out when he quit etc?
Heart is the best | Reviewer: Saraaleece | 12/7/07
whenever i do a report in school on whatever i want, its always them or one of their songs. Im 16, but these women of rock are a huge influence on me, and my favorite band of all time. you rock!
I love Heart | Reviewer: Misty | 11/25/07
I grew up listening to heart. I think they were the my first influences. I thought they were the best rock band and still love listening to them today.
the original girl rockers! | Reviewer: bev | 3/7/07
I grew up listening to Heart, and now my kids also listen to them with me. Ann and Nancy Wilson are the original women of Rock!!
WOW | Reviewer: Katie | 6/25/06
Just saw Heart at a concert last night and they were awesome!!! Anne and Nancy rocked the venue. Anne's voice continues to be strong and beautiful. Nancy's guitar playing is outstanding. Can't wait to see them again. Loved the concert!!!
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