Stingray (band)
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Origin | Hard Rock, AOR |
Years active | 1978–1981 |
Labels | Nitty Gritty |
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Stingray was a South African rock band active from 1978 to 1981.[1]
History
The band was founded in 1978 by Dennis East, Eddie Boyle and Mike Pilot, previous members of The Rising Sons. In 1979 they released their eponymous debut album. Their subsequent single release Better the Devil You Know
Dennis East died at the age of 73 on September 12, 2022, three days after suffering a stroke.
Discography
Albums
- Stingray (1979), Nitty Gritty[1]
- Operation Stingray (1980), Nitty Gritty[1]
- Best of Stingray (1981), Nitty Gritty
- Forty Days Soundtrack – Various Artists (1980), EMI
Singles
- "Better the Devil You Know" (1979), Nitty Gritty
- "The Man in My Shoes" (1979), Nitty Gritty
- "Where Do We Go from Here" (1980), Nitty Gritty
- "No Dice" (1980), Nitty Gritty
- "Devotion" (1981), Nitty Gritty[3]
Notes
^a Not to be confused with the Kylie Minogue song of the same name
References
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
- ^ "South African Rock Lists Website - SA Charts 1969 - 1989 Acts (S)". Rock.co.za. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Stingray". Rock.co.za.
- ^ a b "Stingray – Stingray [1979]". Melodic-hardrock.com.
- ^ "Stingray | Biography & History". AllMusic.