Phantom, Rocker & Slick
| Company type | Rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980s |
| Founder | Slim Jim Phantom, Lee Rocker, Earl Slick |
| Defunct | 1980s |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Number of employees | 3 (band members) |
Phantom, Rocker & Slick was a United States-based rock group active during the mid-1980s, comprising drummer Slim Jim Phantom, bassist Lee Rocker, and guitarist Earl Slick. Prior to this project, Phantom and Rocker had collaborated in the Stray Cats. The trio released two records, Phantom, Rocker & Slick and Cover Girl, both under the EMI Records label, before eventually parting ways.
History
Raised in New York City, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker began composing music together at the age of 12. Along with Brian Setzer, they established the Stray Cats. Following the dissolution of the Stray Cats, they encountered session guitarist Earl Slick at a music industry trade event and invited him to join, thus forming Phantom, Rocker & Slick. Rocker held high regard for Slick's contributions to David Bowie's live album David Live; Slick's session work also included Bowie's Station to Station and John Lennon's Double Fantasy.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 1985 and produced by Michael Barbiero and Steve Thompson, reached number 62 on the Billboard 200 chart. The lead single "Men Without Shame," composed in just ten minutes, climbed to number 7 on the Top Rock Tracks chart and enjoyed substantial airplay on MTV. Another single from the album, "My Mistake," which featured guest musician Keith Richards, attained position 33. Additionally, pianist Nicky Hopkins contributed to multiple tracks on the record.
The subsequent album Cover Girl, released in 1986, did not achieve significant commercial success, peaking at 181 on the Billboard 200. This disappointing performance led to the group's dissolution. Afterward, Phantom and Rocker returned to their previous band, the Stray Cats, while Slick resumed his career as a session guitarist.
Members
- Slim Jim Phantom – drums, vocals
- Lee Rocker – double bass, lead vocals
- Earl Slick – guitar, vocals
Discography
- Phantom, Rocker & Slick (1985, EMI)
- Cover Girl (1986, EMI)
Albums
| Date | Album | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 1985 | Phantom, Rocker & Slick | Billboard | 62 |
| 25 October 1986 | Cover Girl | Billboard | 181 |
Singles
| Date | Single | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 November 1985 | "Men Without Shame" | Top Rock Tracks | 7 |
| 15 February 1986 | "My Mistake" | Top Rock Tracks | 33 |