Vitamin Z Explained

Vitamin Z
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Sheffield, England
Genre:	New wave, synthpop^[1]
Years Active:	1982–1991
Label:	Phonogram, Mercury, Geffen
Past Members:	Geoff Barradale Nick Lockwood David Rhodes

Vitamin Z were an English band, formed in 1982^[2] by vocalist Geoff Barradale and bassist Nick Lockwood. Their biggest hit "Burning Flame" charted in the UK and US, but their one other hit in the UK, "Every Time That I See You", did not chart in the US. Geoff Barradale now serves as manager for the Arctic Monkeys.

History

Geoff Barradale is the manager for the Arctic Monkeys, who are also from Sheffield.^[3]

Discography

Albums

• 1985: Rites of Passage (Geffen Records) - US No. 183^[4]
• 1989: Sharp Stone Rain (Geffen Records)

Singles

• 1984: "Burning Flame" (7", 12") - UK No. 80, US No. 73
• 1985: "Circus Ring (We Scream About)" (7", 12")
• 1985: "Every Time That I See You" (7", 12") - UK No. 78
• 1985: "Hi Hi Friend" (7", 12")
• 1989: "Burn for You" (7", 12", CD single)
• 1990: "Can't Live Without You" (7", 12", CD single)

External links

• Vitamin Z: UNofficial website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sharp Stone Rain - Vitamin Z - Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. 25 June 2019.
2. Web site: SHARP STONE RAIN :GEFFEN BIOGRAPHY. Pages.interlog.com. 25 June 2019.
3. Web site: Arctic Monkeys win best headliner and anthem of the year at European Festival Awards . Nme.com. 15 January 2015.
4. Web site: Vitamin Z Chart History. Billboard.com. 25 June 2019.