Recording the bass lines was very emotional for me, shares Marc and Freddy adds: Steves last recorded session brings back so many memories of our shows, but also of what a great singer he was. With infinite love to detail, a magical album developed not least because of the nearly transcendental possibility of hearing STEVE LEE sing again: I never thought it would be possible to make an album with his unique voice again. We want to light a beacon that he still is a part of this band and will be forever When the goosebump recordings emerged from the bands archives, they proved to be a treasure that had to be shared with the world. So, we came up with the idea of putting together a tribute album with Steve for our fans and us as an additional reminder of this singular, unforgettable singer. We had a memorial concert planned for a long time when Covid-19 changed everything. With Maeder on backings, GOTTHARD honor their unforgotten friend with eleven songs, never before presented in this distilled form, as well as two unreleased tracks.Īpart from TAROT WOMAN, there are two versions of the 1982 Rocky classic EYE OF THE TIGER one of Steves absolute favorites, which will be released as the tributes first single in time for his birthday on August 5. The fact that GOTTHARD survived the unthinkable loss of their singer against all expectations was just short of a miracle enabled by the deep love for their music, which always connected Lee with Habegger, Leoni, Lynn, and Scherer, as well as the fortune of finding a full-fledged family member with Nic Maeder instead of just a replacement. On October 5, 2010, from one second to the next, history turned upside down when STEVE LEE died in an accident, leaving the rock world gasping for breath, far beyond Switzerlands borders. He believed in his talent well enough, Leoni explains, but he was skeptical as well. I was impressed by the way he sang the song and knew immediately: This is a voice that can conquer the world.Įverybody wanted a singer like STEVE LEE his musicality, passion, and integrity could change an entire song and thrilled colleagues, producers, and audiences alike.Īnd this, without ever aiming for the frontman position: Because his first bands singer had left the group at short notice, Steve was persuaded to take the mic and was actually shocked being the lead singer in front of 8000 people.Įven later during his 18 years with GOTTHARD, including their rise to Switzerlands most successful band, its 14 No.1 albums, and global headliner tours as well as with Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, or ACDC Lee never was too sure. Lee was born in 1963 in Horgen, as the son of a British father and Swiss mother and later moved to the Canton of Ticino with his family.Īlthough buying his first drum set at the age of 12 and knowing his life would revolve around music early on, the grounded young man completed a goldsmiths apprenticeship before becoming a drummer at 25.
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