The Atelier 13 Rock History Blog: Gotthard

Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin

The song was written and sung by the members of Led Zeppelin in 1971.
The song was produced more accidentally. The band was trying to finish the song "4 Sticks" but they failed. So they were just playing around and spontaneously they created the son "Rock and Roll".

Other Cover Versions:
There are more than 40 different versions.
For example:

Heart (1980)
Gotthard (1994)
Cactus Jack (2002)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2008)

I think that the version of Alvin and the Chipmunks is the best, because it's really cute!^.^

by Annick

Hush by Billy Joe Royal

The song was written by Joe South for Billy Joe Royal, which became just a minor hit. The more famous version is from Deep Purple, recorded in 1968 for their debut album Shades of Deep Purple.

Original sung by Billy Joe Royal

Other cover versions:

Deep Purple 1968
Russell Morris & The Rubes 1976
Kula Shaker 1997

The version from Deep Purple was used in various movies:

Appollo 13 (1996)
Isn`t she great (2000)
When strangers appear (2001)
Beyond the sea (2004)
Children of men (2006)

I think that the version by Gotthard is the best, because... Well, just because^^

© by Flavia

Mighty Quinn by Bob Dylan Cover Versions

Dylan originally recorded the song in 1967 under the name Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn), but didn't release a version. The song was picked up and recorded by the British band Manfred Mann, who released it under the title Mighty Quinn.

Bob Dylan Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann 1968
Ian and Sylvia 1968
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap 1968
Fruitgum Company 1968
Julie London 1968
The Hollies 1969
The Beatles 1970
Gotthard 1996
Phish 1999
Grateful Dead 2000
Les Fradkin 2006
Nena Daconte 2007
Cornershop 2009

Gotthard

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.