It Won't Be Long

The debut full-length album by the American Christian Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band. Gabriel Romero - Vocals
It was formed in 1987 by Ken Tamplin. Musically the band was similar to Stryper or KISS. Lyrically, their songs were generally more straightforward than other Christian Metal bands. Gabriel Romero - Vocals
It Won't Be Long, was recorded by session musicians. These included Lanny Cordola (Magdalen), Marty Friedman (Megadeth), Michael Angelo (Nitro), Joseph Galletta, Loren Robinson, Dennis Holt (AD), and others. The album was an instant hit, and the band played at London's famed Marquee in August 1988. Following this release Tamplin hired Galletta and Robinson, who he had played with in Joshua, on a full-time basis. These three members would form the long term core of the band. Chuck King (Idle Cure) also became an integral part of the band. The band achieved early success in Europe and toured there in August 1988.

Lineup

Ken Tamplin – Vocals/Guitar
Chuck King – Guitar/Vocals
Loren Robinson – Bass
Dennis Holt (AD) – Drums
Mark Hugonberger – Keyboard

Guests

Lanny Cordola - Guitars