Craig Csongrady, on lead vocals, formed Boss as a hard rock group in Adelaide during 1979. Kevin Pratt soon joined on lead guitar and the group moved to Sydney in 1980. Peter Sutcliffe on guitar, from Dapto and Scott Ginn on bass were added to the line-up. Boss commenced a heavy schedule of live performances on the Sydney pub and club circuit. Some of their early performances were at the Astra Hotel, Bondi. In 1983 Boss released a single ''Strange Games / The Woman Is Hot'' on RCA, produced by Joe Kennett.
They released their debut album, 'Step On It' in October 1984, using the line-up of Csongrady, Pratt. Sutcliffe, Ginn and Joe Tatts on drums. It was produced by Eddie Hansen and co-engineered by Heather Dalton, Spencer Lee and Richard Lush for RCA Records. Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, observed that "The band built a solid live reputation in Sydney but could not sell records in Australia. 'Step on It', however, managed to sell 20000 copies in Germany and Japan." Fans were disappointed to learn that a drum machine was used instead of a real drummer on the album. Boss released a number of singles as well. The group supported shows by Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, and Ronnie James Dio.
In 1986 the line-up of Csongrady, Pratt, Peter Heckenberg on drums and Laurie Marlowe on bass guitar (ex-Heaven) disbanded. In the following year Csongrady, Heckenberg and Pratt founded another hard rock group, BB Steal, in Sydney. In 2003 Csongrady co-wrote "United Forever", the theme song for Adelaide United FC.
Members
Craig Csongrady (vocals), Kevin Pratt (guitar), Pete Sutcliffe (guitar), Scott Ginn (bass), Joe Tatts (drums), Dave Ray (drums), Rob Grosser (drums), Kevin McDonald (bass), Greg Bailey (guitar), Alan Bryant (drums), Peter Heckenberg (drums), Laurie Marlow (bass)
Craig Csongrady (vocals), Kevin Pratt (guitar), Pete Sutcliffe (guitar), Scott Ginn (bass), Joe Tatts (drums), Dave Ray (drums), Rob Grosser (drums), Kevin McDonald (bass), Greg Bailey (guitar), Alan Bryant (drums), Peter Heckenberg (drums), Laurie Marlow (bass)
SINGLES
''Shake It / Free Wheeling'' 1983 RCA
''Dancin' Queen / Kick Ass (Rock N Roll)'' 1984 RCA
''Cry Cry / Take It Or Leave It'' 1984 RCA
''Strange Games / The Woman Is Hot'' 1984 RCA
ALBUMS''Shake It / Free Wheeling'' 1983 RCA
''Dancin' Queen / Kick Ass (Rock N Roll)'' 1984 RCA
''Cry Cry / Take It Or Leave It'' 1984 RCA
''Strange Games / The Woman Is Hot'' 1984 RCA
'Step On It' (#78) 1984 RCA
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss_(Australian_band)
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