Phenomena Members, Gear & Sound

80s UK hard rock supergroup

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Members

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Glenn Hughes

Roles:

Singer Bassist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Deep Purple Kings of Chaos The Dead Daisies Trapeze Black Country Communion Heaven & Hell Hughes/Thrall California Breed Michael Men Project Hughes Turner Project Voodoo Hill The Finders Keepers

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Don Airey

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Judas Priest Black Sabbath Deep Purple Ozzy Osbourne Whitesnake Wishbone Ash Saxon Rainbow Jethro Tull Divlje Jagode Electric Light Orchestra Gary Moore Band Empire Cozy Powell's Hammer Don Airey & Friends Hollywood Monsters The Don Airey Band The Company of Snakes Living Loud Sinner Colosseum II

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Cozy Powell

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Whitesnake Rainbow Peter Green Splinter Group Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force Emerson, Lake & Powell Ideal Milk The Jeff Beck Group Cozy Powell's Hammer Ace Kefford Stand Hale & Pace and the Stonkers The Brian May Band Forcefield Big Bertha

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Neil Murray

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Whitesnake Peter Green Splinter Group National Health Warumpi Band The Secret Police Hale & Pace and the Stonkers Colosseum II The Brian May Band The Company of Snakes VOW WOW

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Mel Galley

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Whitesnake Trapeze The Finders Keepers

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Ted McKenna

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Michael Schenker Fest

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Ray Gillen

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Black Sabbath BADLANDS Sun Red Sun

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Tom Galley

Roles:

Guitarist Music Producer

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Richard Bailey

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Whitesnake

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About

Phenomena is an ambitious arena rock project spearheaded by Tom Galley, with a revolving lineup of renowned musicians. Originating as a concept-driven musical endeavor, the group has included prominent figures such as Mel Galley (guitar), Glenn Hughes (vocals), Neil Murray (bass), and Cozy Powell (drums). Known for its thematic albums centered around supernatural phenomena, Phenomena merges elements of arena rock and AOR to create a grand and dramatic listening experience. The band's sound is characterized by its complex arrangements and stellar guest contributions, which have included talents like Ray Gillen, Max Bacon, and John Wetton.

How to Sound Like Phenomena

Phenomena's music is rich with layered instrumentation and soaring vocals, indicative of their arena rock roots. Their sound palette is both expansive and intricate, often employing lush synthesizers like the Yamaha CS-80 and Moog Minimoog Voyager to craft atmospheric backdrops. The bass work, driven by Glenn Hughes' use of the Fender Jazz Bass through an Orange Amplifiers AD200B 200W Tube Bass Amp Head, delivers a powerful, resonant foundation that complements the melodic complexity of their arrangements. Phenomena's sonic identity hinges on its ability to blend dramatic dynamics with a polished, cinematic quality, making it a unique fixture in the realm of concept-driven rock projects.

Discography

Phenomena

1985

Anthology

1985

Dream Runner

1987

Innervision

1993

Still The Night

2020

Psycho Fantasy

2022

Get the Phenomena Sound

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