Pop Rock
BERLIN (USA)
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Terri Nunn (vocals), David Diamond (guitar), John Crawford (bass)
BERLIN is an AOR / Pop Rock act that impressed themselves upon the world with their huge global hit 'Take My Breath Away' from the 'Top Gun' movie soundtrack. The BERLIN that the general public first became aware of comprised guitarist / keyboard player David Diamond, bassist John Crawford and the strikin Terri Nunn on lead vocals. However, this line-up that was included on the sleeve artwork for their gold mini album 'Pleasure Victims' had already been made redundant before the record hit the shops.
The band started life named THE TOYS. A name switch to BERLIN found Ty Cobb as lead vocalist. He was replaced by Virginia then Toni Childs. The 19 year old Nunn replied to an advert placed by Crawford after Childs announced her intention of going solo. Previously, Nunn had come close to stardom early on in her career as a budding actress, nearly usurping Carrie Fisher for the role of Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’. When the band scored a deal Diamond departed and BERLIN was brought up to strength with guitarist Ric Olsen, keyboard player Matt Reid and drummer Rod Leaned...
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