THE CO-FOUNDING LEAD guitarist of FM, Chris Overland has died suddenly at home at the age of 66. Together with vocalist-guitarist brother Steve, Chris was an original member of the band Wildlife, which for a while also included former Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke.
The Overlands co-formed FM in 1984. The band’s albums include the two cult classics Indiscreet and Tough It Out, and they toured with Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon, Gary Moore, Status Quo, Tina Turner, Meat Loaf and more.