Heart (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heart
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Sisters Nancy (left) and Ann Wilson in 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, USA and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, Hard rock, Pop rock, Folk rock |
| Years active | 1973 – present |
| Labels | Mushroom, Portrait, Epic, Capitol, Sovereign Artists, Sony |
| Members | Ann Wilson, lead vocals (1973-) Nancy Wilson, guitars (1974-) |
| Past members | Mike Fisher, manager (1973-1979) Roger Fisher, lead guitar (1973–1979) (2003-2004,2007) |
Heart is a famous rock band. It started in Seattle, Washington in the 1960s. The band became very well known in 1976. This was after they released their album "Dreamboat Annie". At that time, the band members were living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Heart was first formed by Steve Fossen and brothers Roger and Mike Fisher. Ann Wilson joined the band in Seattle in 1970. Her sister, Nancy Wilson, joined in 1974. From then on, Ann and Nancy wrote most of the band's songs. Starting in 1976, the band became very successful. They sold many millions of records.
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Meet the Band Members
Ann Wilson was the lead singer for Heart. She sometimes played the flute too. Roger Fisher played the lead guitar and also sang. Steve Fossen played the bass guitar. Nancy Wilson played many different types of guitar and sang. Mike Fisher managed the band. He also helped with the sound and lights for their shows.
In 1975, more musicians joined the band. Michael Derosier became the drummer. Howard Leese played many different instruments. He stayed with the band for a long time, until 1998.
Changes in the Band
The Fisher brothers, Roger and Mike, left the band in 1979. Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier left in 1982. After that, Denny Carmassi played the drums. Mark Andes played the bass guitar. Nancy Wilson took over playing the lead guitar.
The band was not very active in the 1990s. But Ann and Nancy started performing again in the early 2000s. Since then, Heart has made many public appearances. They have also been on TV shows.
About the Song "Barracuda"
Their most famous song is called "Barracuda". Ann and Nancy Wilson wrote it in 1977. Michael Derosier, Sue Ennis (a friend), and Roger Fisher also helped write it. "Barracuda" has been used in many popular places:
- In 2000, it was in the American TV series "Friends".
- Also in 2000, it was in the American movie "Charlie's Angels".
- In 2002, it appeared in the American TV series "King of the Hill".
- In 2004, it was used in the American TV series "The Sopranos".
- Also in 2004, it was in the American TV series "Reno 911!".
- In 2004, it was part of the computer game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
- In 2005, the group "Rasputina" covered it on their live album A Radical Recital.
- In 2007, it was in the American movie "Shrek the Third". (The singer "Fergie" from the "Black Eyed Peas" sang it).
- Also in 2007, it was in the computer game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock".
- In 2008, it was used in a TV commercial for the Honda "Odyssey" car.
Images for kids
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White Heart/Heart promotional photo (1970); from left: Gary Ziegelman, Ron Rudge, Ken Hansen, Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, James Cirrello
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Then-members of Heart in a promotional photo, 1977
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Nancy Wilson and Roger Fisher on stage, 1978
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Ann and Nancy Wilson in 1998
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Nancy and Ann Wilson in 2007
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Heart performing at the Beacon Theater in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Heart (banda) para niños
