Quartz
Quartz
QUARTZ. British heavy metal band from Birmingham first active 1977-1983. They signed to Jet Records in 1976 and supported Black Sabbath and AC/DC. They became Quartz for their 1977 debut album "Quartz". The album was produced by Tommy Iommi and Quartz toured with Black Sabbath to support this release. They toured extensively during this time playing the Reading Festival three times (1977 / 1978 and 1980) and supported of some of the larger hard rock bands of the time including ; Iron Maiden / Saxon / UFO / Gillan and Rush. Vocalist Mike Taffy Taylor died in September 2016
Quartz
Reference Number. 12442
An original 1980 "Quartz Live" LP sleeve, clearly signed in ballpoints on the reverse by ; Taffy Taylor d2016 (vocals) / Derek Arnold (bass) / Mick Hopkins (guitar) and Malcolm Cope (drums)
ORIGINAL gig ticket attached for Digbeth Civic Hall Birmingham on Saturday December 1st 1979 (Ground Floor No491 Price £1.50)
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