Kim & The Cadillacs
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1977 in Milan, Italy |
| Founder | Kim Brown, Graham Johnson, Mick Webley, Trutz Groth |
| Defunct | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Milan , Italy |
| Products | Rock and roll music |
Kim & The Cadillacs—sometimes styled as "Kim and The Cadillacs"—was an English rock ensemble based in Milan, active from the late 1970s through the late 1980s. The majority of their releases were issued under Alfredo Rossi's Ariston Records label.
Career
The band originated in Milan in 1977, founded by former members of The Renegades—Kim Brown, Graham Johnson, Mick Webley—alongside Trutz Groth. Their musical direction focused on classic rock'n'roll reminiscent of the 1950s, tapping into the nostalgia wave popularized by films such as American Graffiti and television series like Happy Days.
Following their 1979 European chart success with "Rock and Roll Medley," Kim & The Cadillacs participated in the Sanremo Music Festival performing "C'era un'atmosfera," a composition by Aldo Stellita and Piero Cassano from Matia Bazar, where they secured eighth place.
Notable commercial highlights include the singles "Stop" (1979/80) and "Non Stop Twist" (1981), along with the 1984 album Size 50, which attained the seventh position on Italian charts. This album's popularity was further enhanced by the band's frequent features on the well-known comedy program Drive In. The group dissolved in 1988; subsequently, Kim Brown moved to Finland and briefly reassembled the band in 1996 with new members, releasing the album Memories Can Wait.
Personnel
- Kim Brown – lead vocals, bass guitar (1977–1988)
- Mick Webley – lead guitar, vocals (1977–1988)
- Trutz "Viking" Groth – guitar, harmonica, vocals (1977–1988)
- Ettore Vigo – electric piano (1978–1979)
- Charles Stuart – backing vocals (1978–1979)
- Tito Branca – saxophone (1978)
- Attilio Brianzi – saxophone (1977)
- Franco "Dede" Lo Previte – drums (1977–1981)
- Graham Johnson – producer
Discography
- Albums
- 1977: Rock'N'Roll (Ariston Records)
- 1978: Kim & The Cadillacs (Oxford Records)
- 1979: Rock 'N' Rollers (Ariston Records)
- 1980: Rock Bottom (Ariston Records)
- 1981: Cadillac's Corn (Ariston Records)
- 1982: Boogie (Ariston Records)
- 1982: Cadillacs' Eldorado Dance (Ariston Records)
- 1984: Size 50 (Ariston Records)
- 1985: On The Rocks (Ariston Records)
- 1986: 1986 (Fonit Cetra)
- 1996: Memories Can Wait (Gala Records)