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Warning (FRA) - Biography


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1979-1983

Biography

1980 Rapha, who has been approached by major label Polydor after a demo recorded in English with a group of Parisian suburbs, began to gather over two of his former teammates:
Didier BERNOUSSI: guitarist
Henry Barbut: drummer
During the following weeks, an additional search of additional musicians began with great motivation. HERVE Joel, guitarist and Alain Pernet, bassist, finalize the clan.
A few weeks later, Joel left the band while we are recommending Christophe Aubert, who arrived straight from home Hallyday.
Following a spot of pub for a famous brand of jeans, the director of the sponsoring agency under the name of WARNING.
1981 Following a period of several wrought, 5 rebels entered the studio and edited by Dominique Blanc Francart we offer one of the finest albums of the 80s with a more original logo.
Linked together a French tour with Frederick GUILLEMET on bass (Alain Pernette having to leave the band for health reasons).
Soon scores of sales reach Gold Record. At the end of this tour, balance sheets are in the form of various changes. Frederick and Henry are replaced by Michel Ayme on bass and Gerald MANCEAU on drums.
1982 Under the guidance of the coach, the musical spirit of WARNING is completely different from its origins. Voted with the majority, the new "sauce" proves to be more brutal, violent and aggressive. A few months later, under the direction of Dieter Dierk (producer Scorpions), WARNING, a turning which will be unfortunately very decisive. The album (very controversial but greeted with enthusiasm by the public hard rock) is only rewarded with meager vivas in the French media, and despite excellent reviews internationally (Europe - USA) The Label Polydor (in crisis reorganization), dictates new protocols that ultimately confuse the alliance. Result: the contract is broken and sail the new resolutions.
1983 Rapha, in total disagreement with the rest of the team decides to play the card of abandonment and exile in West Germany to become the leader of Rated X then Victory before creating THE ELEMENT. Francis Petit took over and despite a third album of quality adventure short run some time later. Alain Manceau Ayme and Gerald Road studios will then accompany the great names of French variety. Christopher, true to its principles will release a remarkable solo album a few years later, shortly before his disappearance

(Source: http://thierryzeppelin.free.fr/warning_histoire.htm)