Malcolm McNulty (born 7 December 1951) is an English rock musician, best known as a vocalist with Hazzard, bass player then vocalist with Sweet, and as a former vocalist and guitarist with Slade from 2005 to 2019.[1]
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.jpg) McNulty performing with Slade in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Malcolm McNulty |
| Born | 7 December 1951 Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Glam rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Member of | Slade |
| Formerly of | Hazzard, The Sweet |
Biography
editMcNulty was born in Liverpool in December 1951. He joined German heavy rock band Hazzard in 1984, which had been formed by Herman Frank, formerly of Accept, and recorded their debut album Hazzard.[2] In 1985, he was invited to join Sweet, where he played bass before taking over vocals, recording the albums Live at the Marquee, A and Alive & Giggin'! as well as the singles "X-Ray-Specs" and "Stand Up".[3] He left the band in 1994. During his time with Sweet, he also collaborated on the side project Paddy Goes to Holyhead with Andy Scott (also of Sweet), releasing the singles "The Green Green Grass of Home" and "Delilah" in 1987.[4] He also played session bass and sang backing vocals for Norwegian Ole I'Dole on This Ole Town.[5] In 2005, he joined Slade on vocals and guitar, taking over from Steve Whalley.[6]
Discography
editAlbums
editHazzard
- 1984 – Hazzard (Mausoleum Records)
Ole
- 1987 – This Ole Town (Mercury)
Sweet
- 1986 – Live at the Marquee (SPV Records)
- 1992 – A (SPV Records), now re-released as The Answer
- 1995 – Alive & Giggin'! (Pseudonym)
- 2013 – The Answer (Angel Air)
Singles
editPaddy Goes to Holyhead
- 1987 – "The Green Green Grass of Home" (Jackeen Records)
- 1987 – "Delilah" (Rage Records)
Sweet
- 1991 – "X-Ray-Specs" (SPV Records)
- 1992 – "Stand Up" (SPV Records)
Videos
editSweet
- 1986 – Live at the Marquee (SPV Records)
- 1992 – Live at the Capitol (SPV Records)
Slade
- 2015 – Live at Koko (Wienerworld)
References
edit- ^ Strong, M C (2006). The Essential Rock Discography. Edinburgh: Canongate. p. 1075. ISBN 978-1-84195-985-6.
- ^ Hazzard. "Encyclopedia Metallum". Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ Biography. "Sweet". Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ The Story so Far. "Paddy Goes to Holyhead". Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ McNulty, Mal. "AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ Slade. "MTV Artists". MTV. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.