Angel was formed in 1975 in Washington, DC by Punky (Edwin Lionel) Meadows who came from the band "The Cherry People" and later "Bux". Gregg Giuffria had been with the band "David and the Giants" a band that also featured Tommy Aldridge on drums. Mickey Jones was the original bassist but was replaced by Felix Robinson in 1977. Frank DiMino came from Massachusetts and has been listed as an influence by many local acts.
Casablanca signed them after Gene Simmons of "Kiss" saw them perform. They were voted the best new band in 1976 by Circus magazine. Over the years, the band toured the world with such 70s hard rock legends as, Humble Pie and Mahogany Rush. In 1980 they recorded "20th Century Foxes" and "Virginia" for the movie "Foxes".
After Angel folded in 1981, Gregg Giuffria went on to form the band Giuffria until 1987 and then the House of Lords, which continued on until 1993. Felix Robinson played on the White Lion debut album, "Fight to Survive". Frank DiMino went on to work with many artists, writting and singing. He currently mentors young singers and musicians and sings in his classic rock band, Vinyl Tattoo. In 2015 he released his solo album "Old Habits Die Hard". Punky Meadows (Edwin Lionel Meadows) retired from the music business and ran a tanning salon. In 2016 he released a solo album, "Fallen Angel". Mickey Jones formed the band Empire, in which he handled lead vocals. Over the years, Mickie became interested in film production and later worked in the film industry. He died in 2009 of cancer.
Angel reformed in the late 90s with Richard Marcello on guitar, Randy Gregg on bass and Gordon G. G. Gerbert on keyboards and 1999 they released "In the Beginning" with guest appearances by Punky Meadows and Felix Robinson. Gordon G. G. Gerbert left the band in 2002 and shortly after that the band dissolved.
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The Tower | 6:56 | Broken Dreams | 5:13 | |
Long Time | 7:01 | Mariner | 4:20 | |
Rock and Rollers | 3:59 | Sunday Morning | 4:10 | |
On and On | 4:18 | |||
Angel (Theme) | 1:34 |
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Feelin' Right | 4:42 | Mirrors | 4:28 | |
The Fortune | 8:40 | Feelings | 5:42 | |
Anyway You Want It | 2:31 | Pressure Point | 5:26 | |
Dr. Ice | 5:23 | Chicken Soup | 4:46 | |
Angel Theme | 2:32 |
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Can You Feel It | 4:42 | On the Rocks | 3:39 | |
She's A Mover | 3:37 | You're Not Fooling Me | 3:59 | |
Big Boy (Let's Do It Again) | 3:54 | That Magic Touch | 3:29 | |
Telephone Exchange | 4:13 | Cast the First Stone | 4:37 | |
White Lightning | 4:45 | Just a Dream | 5:16 |
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Don't Leave Me Lonely | 4:00 | Got Love If You Want It | 4:28 | |
Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore | 2:50 | Stick Like Glue | 2:38 | |
Hold Me, Squeeze Me | 3:49 | That Magic Touch | 3:32 | |
Over and Over | 3:01 | You Could Lose Me | 4:53 | |
Under Suspicion | 4:42 | The Winter Song | 3:44 |
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Don't Take Your Love | 3:32 | Waited A Long Time | 3:15 | |
L.A. Lady | 3:45 | I'll Bring The Whole World To Your Door | 2:55 | |
Just Can't Take It | 3:44 | I'll Never Fall In Love Again | 3:33 | |
You Can't Buy Love | 3:38 | Wild and Hot | 3:01 | |
Bad Time | 3:42 | Lovers Live On | 3:04 |
A | B | |||
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Tower | 4:58 | Hold Me, Squeeze Me | 3:40 | |
Can You Feel It | 4:10 | Got Love If You Want It | 3:28 | |
Don't Leave Me Lonely | 3:55 | Feelin' Right | 6:05 | |
Telephone Exchange | 4:20 | 20th Century Foxes | 4:25 | |
I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart | 3:08 | |||
C | D | |||
All The Young Dudes | 4:10 | Over And Over | 4:07 | |
Rock & Rollers | 8:15 | Anyway You Want It | 3:28 | |
White Lightning | 8:35 | On The Rocks | 9:12 | |
Wild And Hot | 2:44 |
A | B | |||
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Angel (Theme) | 1:34 | Got Love If You Want It | 4:28 | |
Tower | 6:56 | Flying With Broken Wings (Without You) | 3:32 | |
On & On | 4:19 | The Winter Song | 3:49 | |
Rock & Rollers | 3:59 | Don't Take Your Love | 3:31 | |
Feelin' Right | 4:42 | Bad Time | 3:41 | |
Anyway You Want It | 2:31 | Walk Away Renee | 2:55 | |
Can You Feel It | 4:42 | I'll Never Fall In Love Again | 3:33 | |
White Lightning | 4:39 | Wild And Hot | 3:00 | |
Don't Leave Me Lonely | 4:00 | 20th Century Foxes | 4:25 | |
Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore | 2:51 | Christmas Song | 4:02 |
The Crow | 4:53 | In The Wake Of The Storm | 4:47 | |
The Rain Song | 4:49 | Set Me Free | 4:35 | |
Hero | 4:08 | The Greatest Love Of All | 5:16 | |
So I'll Say Goodbye | 5:51 | Shangra La | 4:16 | |
Long Gone | 3:44 | Trapped In Paradise | 4:43 |