Description

Paice Ashton Lord was a shortlived but spectacular moment in the history of rock lsquonrsquo roll. It was August 1976 when Paice Ashton Lord emerged amidst much fanfare in the music press. It was big news that drummer Ian Paice and organist Jon Lord were forming a new band together after the messy demise of Deep Purple. Having worked together before, Tony Ashton was on top of Jon Lordrsquos musicians wish list and became the singer, pianist and front man of the band. nbspThey put out an advert in the music papers, did castings and in the end Bernie Marsden Guitar and Paul Martinez Bass completed the band together with additional backing singers and a brass section. One album release, a messedup TV appearance, a tour and a never finished second album later the story of PAL ended in 1978. Bernie, Jon and then Ian joined Whitesnake, while Paice Ashton Lord faded into history. A history not only worth remembering but being celebrated again with this release. nbspMalice In Wonderland is the only album of the band. Influenced by Jon Lord and Tony Ashtonrsquos previous collaborations it merged rock with big band Swing, Rhythm lsquonrsquo Blues and Funk. The one thing they didnrsquot want to end up being was laidback. And they didnrsquot. Malice in Wonderland is driving and swinging feel good rock at its finest. nbspldquoPAL was trying to do something ahead of its time, the sort of thing Level 42 became, a cross between jazz and rockrdquo. Ian Paice. nbspMalice in Wonderland will be available as digipak, limited gatefold double vinyl and digital album. The reissue includes over 30 minutes of remastered material from the long lost second album. Furthermore, the artwork contains so far unpublished photographs by Alan Messer, which have been scanned from the original negatives. nbsp Paice Ashton Lord Heavyweight-LP is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £15.99