BUYER’S GUIDE
Thunder
The British rockers have rarely come up short over their 30-year-plus recording career. Let’s take a closer look…
Thunder: more than just a brilliant live act.
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Since they formed in January 1989, Thunder’s trajectory has undulated but two things have remained constant: top-notch live performances and the bonds of friendship. Guitarist Luke Morley and singer Danny Bowes met at school more than 40 years ago, they knew drummer Gary ‘Harry’ James from a similar time and – although two other bassists played on their first three albums – Chris Childs has been in the band since 1996 Even when Thunder have been on hiatus, members have re-teamed on side projects. The band have twice played farewell tours and twice reunited but, especially since guitarist/keyboard player Ben Matthews spent most of 2014 recovering from cancer, now appear stronger together than ever.