Roko – Roko (1990)

Roko ist a German hard rock / melodic hard rock project by Roko (Robert Kohlmeyer) also in JoJo and German Rock Project.The first selftitled album was released in 1990, followed by “Open Invitation” and “Think About Tomorrow”.In 1997 a solo relase called Fantasy hit the shelves and seems to be the last album so far.

 

“Roko” is the first release of the german group. The music is European Melodic Hard Rock , with Great guitars, awesome keys, strong backing vocals, in the vein of Pink Cream 69, Bonfire and Fair Warning. Lineup includes drums and percussion by Ricky Lee, bass by André Pasquier, Marc Bugnard with lead guitar, keyboards by Jürgen Beitel, and vocals and geuitar by Roko. Features Jeffrson Starship cover Jane. This release spawned the single and subsequent videoclip One Night Stand, which enjoyed heavy rotation on MTV Europe.

01. One Night Stand
02. Jane
03. Satisfaction
04. Could You Be My Love
05. Take it Easy
06. Burnin’ Hearts
07. Don’t Turn Around
08. Fantasy Looking For Love
09. All Over Now
10. On My Way
11. Why Won’t You
12. Hold On

Robert Kohlmeyer : Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard Lady Blush (producer)
Ricky Lee : Drums
Andre Pasquier : Bass
Marc Bugnard : Guitar
Jurgen Beitel : Keyboard

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