A reasonably popular Hannover based band formed by Peter Knorn in 1973, FARGO proved popular on the German touring circuit, well known for Knorn's habit of onstage somersaults - bass and all - and supported the likes of AC/DC and APRIL WINE in their time. At one stage FARGO included one Matthias Jabs in the line-up, but the guitarist left to join the SCORPIONS in 1978 and was superseded by Hanno Grossman.

The band's first album, 'Wishing Well', was issued through the Crystal label in 1979 and produced by Klaus Hess and ELOY's Frank Bornemann, the latter proclaiming in the cover notes that "FARGO, Das ist Rock 1979"!

Second outing 'No Limit' found the group signed to EMI's Harvest label, Ede Schicke playing drums on two tracks in place of an ailing Franky Tolle. Bornemann co-produced the record with the band.

Tolle was out by 1981 and in came successor Rudi Käding, a bit of a Ringo Starr lookalike. However, Franky Tolle returned to the fold in time to record 'F', co-produced by Knorn, Ladwig and Jan Nemec, which also featured new guitarist Tommy Newton replacing Hanno Grossman. The album featured a re-working of MOTHER'S FINEST's 'Evolution' under the new title of 'Squeeze Me'.

The band actually made it over to Britain to play a solitary show at the infamous Marquee Club in London, albeit a lack of promotion ensured a mere twenty or so people passed through the door.

Upon completion of the 'F' tour the group parted company with Ladwig and Tolle due to musical differences. Recruiting Bernie Van Der Graaf on drums and ex-WILD HORSES guitarist John Lockton in their place, the new look group was also joined by frontman Pedro, who allegedly sang on SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell's solo album 'Nip In The Bud' under the alias of George Phillips. FARGO swiftly evolved into VICTORY soon after.

It's worth noting that Tommy Newton also carved out a successful side career as a Rock producer throughout the late 80s and into the 90s whilst still retaining a heavy involvement with VICTORY. He also contributed to the recording of female artist JOAL's albums, ex-FARGO Rudi Käding also contributing to the sessions. Knorn is now a successful poacher turned gamekeeper acting as business manager for GLENN HUGHES, ULI JON ROTH and MICHAEL SCHENKER.