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Part 11 in the NWOBHM singles replica series. Limited 500 copies

White Spirit were one of the many bands associated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. White Spirit is now mostly remembered as the first appearance of guitarist Janick Gers, who later went on to greater fame with the Ian Gillan band and Iron Maiden. Formed in 1975 by Gers and drummer Graeme Crallan, White Spirit bided their time as the punk revolution unfolded, eventually completing their lineup with vocalist Bruce Ruff, keyboard player Malcolm Pearson, and bassist Phil Brady. Latching onto the fast-rising movement known as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, the quintet issued their first single, ‘Back to the Grind’, in May 1980 through Neat Records. While many of their peers were looking to Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, or Motörhead for inspiration, White Spirit’s organ-heavy sound was heavily influenced by Deep Purple — a rare choice at the time, believe it or not. Although the cover states ‘Backs To The Grind’ the song is actually ‘Back To The Grind’ as stated on the back cover. The single also featuers Graeme Crallan on drums who also played with Tank

Track listing:
1. Back To The Grind
2. Cheetah