Boxer

BOXER. Rock band formed by keyboardist Mike Patto and guitarist  Ollie Halsall in 1975. They signed to Virgin and three albums followed ; Below the Belt (1975) / Absolutely (1977) and Bloodletting (1979). The band dissolved after Absolutely when Patto became ill. The band were managed by Nigel Thomas who secured a five-album deal over five years with CBS reputed to have been worth £1.2million. During a six-year period Boxer toured the US and Europe. Singer Mike Patto died aged 36 on March 4th 1979. Bassist Keith Ellis died aged 32 on December 12th 1978. Guitarist Ollie Halsall died aged 43 on May 29th 1992