The success story of Gotthard began in 1990. Founded by Steve Lee (lead singer) and Leo Leoni (guitar).
Gotthard was founded in the beginning of 1990 in Ticino under the name Krak. They changed their name after Chris von Rohr joined them as their producer and co-songwriter and they signed the recording contract with BMG.
Their first album "Gotthard" was released in 1992 and instantly became a great success in switzerland. All the following albums reached No.1 in the swiss album charts.
The Band was the supporting act of many famous rock bands and singers such as Bon Jovi, ACDC, Deep Purple, Bryan Adams,...
Band Members
- Steve Lee - Lead Vocals
- Leo Leoni - 1. Guitar
- I don't like: Warm beer
- I like: Ice cold beer
- Literature: ?????What's that?????
- Hena Habegger - Drums
- Pets: Two cats (Bijou & Simba)
- Favorite Color: Dollar Green
- Hobbies: Gardening
- Freddy Scherer - 2. Guitar
- Best Place: Next to the barbecue
- Favorite Clothes: Yes!
- Weaknesses: Hm????!!!
- Marc Lynn - Bass Guitar
- Literature: Asterix
- Fears: Last call at the bar!
- Favorite Rockband: Everything that rocks!
For more information Gotthard Official Website --> The Band
Death of Steve Lee
Singer Steve Lee† (5.8.1963 - 5.10.2010)was on a bike trip in the desert of Nevada with his wife and was involved in a traffic accident on the 5. october 2010 and died. This bike trip has been his dream for a long time.
His last appearance was in the end of september during the Miss Switzerland election and their last concert in front of an audience was at the Open Air Gampel in august.
(For more information http://www.stevelee.ch/ )
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