Fronted by aristocratic singer and actor Michael Des Barres, Silverhead signed to DEEP PURPLE's label Purple Records for two studio albums, the eponymous Silverhead in 1972 and 16 And Savaged - with its infamous sleeve image - the following year. Despite never achieving much success, they have enjoyed a cult status, influencing the 80s UK sleaze scene.
With Cherry Red now resurrecting the Purple imprint, both studio albums are reissued with a wealth of bonus material, while a third release Live At The Rainbow London - a support set for NAZARETH, originally issued in Japan in 1975 - comes complete with a previously unreleased BBC In Concert performance from '73.
Out on CD on 5 August, all three albums are available to pre-order here.
Following the break-up of Silverhead, bassist Nigel Harrison would find success with BLONDIE, later teaming up again with Des Barres and SEX PISTOL Steve Jones in CHEQUERED PAST.
Also known for being married to legendary groupie Pamela Des Barres, as well as replacing Robert Palmer in POWER STATION, Michael Des Barres is the subject of a new documentary Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?
Check out '16 And Savaged' on YouTube.
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