Bad English
Considered by many to be one of AOR’s most spectacular super groups, Bad English provided a perfect blend of radio-friendly rockers and powerful ballads.
Current Members (Edit)
- John Waite – vocals
- Neal Schon – guitar
- Ricky Phillips – bass
- Deen Castronovo – drums
- Jonathan Cain – keyboards
Albums (Edit)
- Bad English (1989)
- Backlash (1991)
- Greatest Hits (1995)
Live Albums (Edit)
Intro (Edit)
Considered by many to be one of AOR’s most spectacular super groups, Bad English provided a perfect blend of radio-friendly rockers and powerful ballads.
Former Babys front man John Waite was enjoying a successful solo career when he signed with Epic records in 1988. However, for his next album he had decided he didn’t want to continue as a solo artist, and instead wanted to build another band. He recruited former Babys alumni, bassist Ricky Phillips and keyboardist Jonathan Cain (an ex-Journey member). Cain names the band Bad English, and invites his former Journey colleague Neal Schon (guitar) to join. Schon brings along session drummer Deen Castronovo and the group is solidified.
In June of 1989 the debut album is released upon the public. It slowly reached #21 on the Billboard charts behind the #1 success of the second single, the ballad “When I See You Smile”. The album went platinum in America, and spawned another top ten hit in “Price Of Love.”
History (Edit)
During the recording of the follow-up disc, everything began to fall apart. Ego clashes led to dissention over which direction the band’s music should take. Waite felt he was being forced to sing songs he didn’t like, and the tension between members led to the bands dissolution shortly after the release of Backlash. The album proved to be a major flop compared to the debut, peaking out at #72 on the charts, with no hit singles.
Schon and Castronovo jumped ship to join the harder rocking Hardline, with Cain and Waite pursuing solo careers.
Update (Edit)
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September 11th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
i LOVE this band so much the best rock band in the world!!
September 18th, 2010 at 9:29 am
One of the Best Live Bands EVER! Come back to Raleigh!
September 27th, 2010 at 12:53 am
I saw them live when I was like 5 years old? I barely remember, but I know it was awesome!
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
3 cheers for Bad English … woo hoot…
October 11th, 2010 at 3:59 am
Bad English’s music never dates. it’s a fresh today as what it was back then. Rock on
October 16th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Best band by a country mile! Thank you Bad English
October 25th, 2010 at 4:42 am
Fuck Bad English. Didn’t like them then, don’t like them now
November 1st, 2010 at 3:40 am
Bad English has the best songs and video’s
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November 8th, 2010 at 11:49 am
This band really rocks my world & they have a lot of very cool songs!!!!. They are a great band of all-time!!!!.
November 15th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Great memories, thank you so much..
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:01 am
Bad English have always created music that motivates you to get stuff done
November 27th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Bad English rules live. Even if it is the new line-up..they are still awesome!!
December 6th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
The last time I saw Bad English, I was so drunk, passed out and don’t remember a fucking thing! Those were the days. Couldn’t do that now. It was an 80s thing
December 12th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
One good album. The rest were uplayable but the bio sure reads well
December 19th, 2010 at 6:29 am
One of the Best Live Bands EVER! Come back to Raleigh!
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:36 am
Bad English always made great music
January 10th, 2011 at 5:55 am
Bad English rockin’ America xxx
January 17th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Heyy i love Bad English soo much? where can i find a cardboard cutout of them?????? ??
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:27 am
Best band by a country mile! Thank you Bad English
January 30th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Wow!
February 7th, 2011 at 5:27 am
I never thought I’d see the day to find a website that immortalized Bad English. LOL
February 13th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Bad English zijn de beste rock band die ik heb geluisterd. x
February 22nd, 2011 at 2:07 am
Love Bad English <3
February 27th, 2011 at 5:54 am
great band and amazing musicians
March 8th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Just because I love glam doesn’t mean that I love ALL the bands. Bad English are an example of a band that I can’t stand and I know at least that aml76 doesn’t like them either
April 2nd, 2011 at 12:47 am
These guys are awesome!
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April 10th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
WTF, I just can’t see why anyone would like Bad English. They suck ass….
April 16th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
I love Bad English!I have seen them live twice&they were awesome both times!my favorite!
April 23rd, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Already seen Bad English play live 12 times and could easily make it 13 if kickit would come along with me LOL!
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April 30th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Bad English is by far the Best Live Rock Show that you will see! They may not have been as big as some of the other groups from that era but?trust me?they blow everyone else off the freakin stage! Not even close and I know that even most of those bands will agree!
May 8th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Bad English played Vancouver in May of 1988. I remember. It was on my birthday and what a unforgetable concert….
May 15th, 2011 at 10:46 am
hahaha what memories, i used to drum along to Bad English when i was like 12 yers old