Boss (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 in Adelaide, Australia |
| Defunct | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Key people | Craig Csongrady (lead vocalist), Kevin Pratt (lead guitarist) |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 5–6 (typical band members) |
Boss was a hard rock ensemble established in 1979 in Adelaide. The principal members were Craig Csongrady (lead vocalist) and Kevin Pratt (lead guitarist). They issued a single album, Step on It, in October 1984 before dissolving in 1986. Subsequently, Csongrady, Pratt, and drummer Peter Heckenberg formed the hard rock band BB Steal in 1987.
History
Boss originated as a hard rock band in Adelaide in 1979, initiated by Craig Csongrady, with Kevin Pratt joining shortly thereafter as lead guitarist. The group moved to Sydney in 1980 and incorporated guitarist Peter Sutcliffe, formerly of Dapto. Boss cultivated a notable live reputation within Sydney’s pub and club scene, performing at locations such as the Astra Hotel in Bondi. In 1983, they released a self-titled two-track single produced by Jon Kennett.
Their only album, Step on It, launched in October 1984, featured the lineup of Csongrady, Pratt, Sutcliffe, Scott Ginn on bass, and Joe Tatts on drums. Produced by Eddie Hansen under RCA Records, the album achieved sales of 20,000 copies across Germany and Japan despite modest performance in Australia. Listeners observed the use of a drum machine instead of live drumming on the record. Boss also supported touring acts including Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, and Ronnie James Dio.
Between 1984 and 1985, the band released four singles: "Strange Games," "Dancin' Queen," "Shake It," and "Cry Cry." The final roster—Csongrady, Pratt, Heckenberg (drums), and Laurie Marlowe (bass)—disbanded in 1986. In 1987, Csongrady, Heckenberg, and Pratt established BB Steal in Sydney. In 2003, Csongrady co-authored "United Forever," which became the official anthem for Adelaide United FC.
Members
Boss Members
- Craig Csongrady (vocals)
- Kevin Pratt (guitar)
- Scott Tansley (guitar 1981)
- Greg Bailey (guitar 1981–1986)
- Dave Ray (drums 1980–81)
- Rob Grosser (drums 1981–83)
- Kevin McDonald (bass 1981–83)
- Scott Ginn (bass 1984–85)
- Alan Bryant (drums 1984)
- Joe Tatts (drums 1984)
- Peter Heckenberg (drums 1985–86)
- Laurie Marlow (bass guitar 1986)
Albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Step on It |
|
78 |
Singles
- "Boss" (1983) RCA
- "Strange Games" (May 1984)
- "Dancin' Queen" (December 1984)
- "Shake It" (March 1985)
- "Cry Cry" (July 1985)