Formed in Liverpool, England, in 1973 by singer Dave Lloyd, guitar wizard Mick Devonport, bassist Keith Mulholland, and drummer John Mylett, headbangers Nutz recorded four albums for A&M: Nutz (1974); Nutz Too (1975); Hard Nutz (1976) – introducing keyboard player and David Essex lookalike Kenny Newton – and Nutz Live Cutz (1977).
But despite a solid fan base, occasional support tours with Black Sabbath and Budgie, and a Friday night slot at the 1976 Reading Festival, the albums did not fare well.
When their song Bootliggers was chosen for inclusion on the NWOBHM compilation album Metal for Muthas (1980), Nutz reinvented themselves as Rage, replacing Newton with additional guitarist Terry Steers.
The group went on to record three more albums – Out Of Control (1981); Nice ‘n’ Dirty (1982), and Run For The Night (1983) – before finally breaking up in 1984.
Dave Lloyd
Vocals Mick Devonport
Guitar Keith Mulholland
Bass John Mylett
Drums Kenny Newton
Keyboards Terry Steers
Guitar
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