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McAuliffe (born in London, 13 May 1959) is a founding member of Girlschool and acted as front-woman and spokesperson of the group. She was pivotal in most of Girlschool's career decisions, from their first line-up, to their change of image and sound in the mid-1980s, to their return to a rawer kind of music after their American debacle.
Girlschool original line-up: Kim McAuliffe, Enid Williams, Kelly Johnson, Denise Dufort (1981) In December 1978, Girlschool released their first single, "Take It All Away", on the independent record label City Records, owned by Phil Scott, a friend of the band.
Johnson's and McAuliffe's drinking bouts were otherwise memorable as much as their fast ascension to headliner band. [6] Johnson was a songwriter, playing lead guitar and singing both lead and backing vocals on the group's first four albums.
The band was formed in 1978 by Kim McAuliffe, Enid Williams, Kelly Johnson and Denise Dufort. Their first release was the single "Take It All Away" for the small British rock/punk label City Records (November 1979). [2]
Vocals duties on the album are shared by Jackie Bodimead and Kim McAuliffe. Running Wild was released only in America. It was produced by Nick Tauber, previously known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Marillion, and Toyah. "Do You Love Me?" is a cover of the song from Kiss' album Destroyer (1976). [6]
Demolition is the first studio album by the British heavy metal band Girlschool.It was released in Europe on Bronze Records in 1980.. It was produced by experienced sound engineer Vic Maile.
Kim McAuliffe – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar; Jackie Chambers – lead guitar, backing vocals; Enid Williams – lead and backing vocals, bass; Denise Dufort – drums; Kelly Johnson – "ghost" appearance; Guest musicians. Eddie Ojeda – lead guitar and solo on "Spend Spend Spend" Neil Murray – bass on "Whole New World" and "Legend"
The album represented Girlschool's sophomore effort, and like its predecessor Demolition (1980) it was recorded at Jackson's Studios, England. The band were in the studio from December 1980 to January 1981 with Vic Maile again serving as producer.