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Mainstream hard rock band ''Blackjack'', comprising [[Paul Martin]] (guitar), [[Gavin Dempsey]] (vocals, guitar), [[Scott Davies]] (bass) and [[William Hammond Parker]] (drums), released their first single [[Outta Here]] in the early 1990s, and their first album [[Deal]] in 1993. They released several singles including ''Now You Fly'' (two weeks in the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at 38) and ''Spinning Wheel'' (four weeks in the charts, peaking at 38). [[Pete Westbury]] (drums; formerly of ''Nod'' and ''Sticky Filth'') joined for their second album, [[Kicasso d'Muse]], released in 1995 on [[Hark Records]].  Gavin left soon after release, replaced by [[Kerry LeLievre]]. A third album, [[Occult Ritual]] was released in 1998 with [[Jason Skelton]] on guitar and vocals for the lead five tracks, [[Don McClumpha]] on bass and [[Alan Grady]] on drums. [[Paul Martin]] is now in the band [[Devilskin]].
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Mainstream hard-rock/metal band ''Blackjack'', comprising [[Paul Martin]] (guitar), [[Gavin Dempsey]] (vocals, guitar), [[Scott Davies]] (bass) and [[William Hammond Parker]] (drums), released their first single [[Outta Here]] in 1993, and their first album [[Deal]] soon after. They released several other singles, including the successful ''Now You Fly'' (two weeks in the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at 38) and ''Spinning Wheel'' (four weeks in the charts, peaking at 38). [[Pete Westbury]] (drums; formerly of ''Nod'' and ''Sticky Filth'') joined for their second album, [[Kicasso d'Muse]], released in 1995 on [[Hark Records]].  ''Dempsey'' left soon after release, replaced by [[Kerry LeLievre]]. A third album, [[Occult Ritual]], was released in 1998 with [[Jason Skelton]] on guitar and vocals for the lead five tracks, [[Don McClumpha]] on bass and [[Alan Grady]] on drums.  
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[[Paul Martin]] is now in the band [[Devilskin]], while ''Dempsey'' went on to [[Zionhill]].
  
 
==Releases==
 
==Releases==
[[image:nowyoufly2.jpg|right|thumb|Still of [[Paul Martin]]  from the [[Now You Fly]] video]]
 
 
*[[Outta Here]] single, 1993 <br>
 
*[[Outta Here]] single, 1993 <br>
 
*[[Deal]] album, 1993<br>
 
*[[Deal]] album, 1993<br>
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*[[Occult Ritual]] album, 1998 <br>
 
*[[Occult Ritual]] album, 1998 <br>
 
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[[image:nowyoufly2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Still of [[Paul Martin]] from the [[Now You Fly]] video]]
 
*''Now You Fly'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 4]]<br>
 
*''Now You Fly'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 4]]<br>
 
*''Spinning Wheel'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 5]]<br>
 
*''Spinning Wheel'' appears on the 1993 promo CD [[Kiwi Hit Disc 5]]<br>
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*''Liar Liar'' appears on the 2004 [[Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1]] compilation
 
*''Liar Liar'' appears on the 2004 [[Axe Attack Metal CD Compilation Vol 1]] compilation
 
*''Now You Fly'' appears on the 2011 compilation [[Rising from the Rubble]]<br>
 
*''Now You Fly'' appears on the 2011 compilation [[Rising from the Rubble]]<br>
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*''Spinning Wheel'' appears on the 2015 compilation [[Hamiltune - Rockin' the Tron in the 80's]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPZ8T-NUHQ4 ''Now you Fly'' video]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPZ8T-NUHQ4 ''Now you Fly'' video]
 
[[category:bands]]
 
[[category:bands]]

Latest revision as of 21:13, 4 August 2015

Still of Gavin Dempsey from the Now You Fly video

Mainstream hard-rock/metal band Blackjack, comprising Paul Martin (guitar), Gavin Dempsey (vocals, guitar), Scott Davies (bass) and William Hammond Parker (drums), released their first single Outta Here in 1993, and their first album Deal soon after. They released several other singles, including the successful Now You Fly (two weeks in the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at 38) and Spinning Wheel (four weeks in the charts, peaking at 38). Pete Westbury (drums; formerly of Nod and Sticky Filth) joined for their second album, Kicasso d'Muse, released in 1995 on Hark Records. Dempsey left soon after release, replaced by Kerry LeLievre. A third album, Occult Ritual, was released in 1998 with Jason Skelton on guitar and vocals for the lead five tracks, Don McClumpha on bass and Alan Grady on drums.

Paul Martin is now in the band Devilskin, while Dempsey went on to Zionhill.

Releases[edit]


Still of Paul Martin from the Now You Fly video

External Links[edit]