ASAP (band)

ASAP was a hard rock band created by guitarist and vocalist Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden fame. ASAP released an album in 1989 titled Silver And Gold.

The Band

Adrian Smith formed the band shortly after leaving Iron Maiden in 1989. The band had its origin in Urchin, a band Smith fronted in the 1970s. Both Andy Barnett and Dave Colwell played with Smith in various incarnations of Urchin, which was disbanded in 1981 when Smith joined Iron Maiden. Further foundations for the band were laid out in late 1985 when Iron Maiden were taking a break after their massive world tour in support of their album Powerslave. Bored with the lull in band's activity as they prepared to record a new album, Adrian Smith invited his friends Colwell and Barnett, as well as other musicians they knew to play a one-off gig at London's Marquee Club under the name of "The Entire Population of Hackney." The band performed what would later be the title track from Silver and Gold, as well as 3 of the 4 B-sides to its singles at the show.

Related Topics:
Adrian Smith - 1989 - Urchin - 1970s - Andy Barnett - Dave Colwell - 1981 - 1985 - Powerslave - London - Marquee Club - Hackney - Silver and Gold

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Adrian Smith left Iron Maiden in 1989 during the writing of their album No Prayer For the Dying, due largely to creative differences and formed A.S.A.P., inviting his friends and former bandmates, as well as Zak Starkey, son of legendary drummer Ringo Starr. Their first and only album was a significant departure from the sound he helped create with Iron Maiden. It was heavy on synths and keyboards, treading closer to Pop and AC than Heavy Metal. It also featured Smith in the role of lead singer, something most Iron Maiden fans were not accustomed to. His voice has a somewhat husky, working class feel to it, reminiscent of Bryan Adams or even Bruce Springsteen. The album was a commercial failure and the band soon evolved into another outfit called The Untouchables, which never released any records, though they did tour. By 1992, they were broken up and Smith later formed Psycho Motel before rejoining Dickinson and eventually Iron Maiden.

Related Topics:
1989 - No Prayer For the Dying - Zak Starkey - Ringo Starr - Pop - AC - Heavy Metal - Bryan Adams - Bruce Springsteen - 1992 - Psycho Motel - Dickinson - Iron Maiden

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