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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Dan Walker

N/A

Keyboard

Ben Smith

2002

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

Craig Bartock

2004

Electric guitar

Background vocals

Nancy Wilson

1999

Electric guitar

Acoustic guitar

Background vocals

Harmonica

Keyboard

Lead vocals

Mandolin

Dan Rothchild

2012

Bass guitar

Background vocals

Ann Wilson

1973

Acoustic guitar

Lead vocals

Flute

Background vocals

Chris Joyner

2014

Keyboard

Electric guitar

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Frank Cox

1995
1998

Electric guitar

Background vocals

Tom Kellock

2002
2003

Keyboard

Denny Fongheiser

1993
1995

Drums (drum set)

Mark Andes

1982
1992

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Roger Fisher

1973
1979

Acoustic guitar

Mandolin

Lap steel guitar

Electric guitar

Jon Bayless

1995
1998

Bass guitar

Michael Derosier

1975
1982

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

John Hannah

1973
1975

Keyboard

Mike Inez

2002
2005

Bass guitar

Darian Sahanaja

2007
2007

Keyboard

Percussion

Background vocals

Denny Carmassi

1982
1993

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

Steve Fossen

1973
1982

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Ric Markmann

2005
2009

Bass guitar

Howard Leese

1975
1998

Keyboard

Background vocals

Mandolin

Electric guitar

Nancy Wilson

1974
1995

Background vocals

Mandolin

Acoustic guitar

Harmonica

Keyboard

Lead vocals

Electric guitar

Gilby Clarke

2003
2003

Electric guitar

Ben Smith

1995
1998

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

Fernando Saunders

1993
1995

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Brian Johnstone

1973
1975

Drums (drum set)

Darian Sahanaja

2003
2004

Keyboard

Background vocals

Percussion

Scott Olson

1995
1998

Electric guitar

Scott Olson

2002
2003

Acoustic guitar

Background vocals

Electric guitar

Story of Heart

Heart: A Rock Legacy Built on Power and Passion

Heart, the iconic American-Canadian rock band, emerged from the fertile music scene of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1973. The band's roots run deep, tracing back to earlier projects led by founding members Roger Fisher (guitar) and Steve Fossen (bass), including The Army, Hocus Pocus, and White Heart.

By 1975, the core lineup that propelled Heart to stardom was solidified: Fisher, Fossen, and the powerful vocal duo of Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute) and Nancy Wilson (rhythm guitar and vocals), alongside Michael Derosier (drums) and Howard Leese (guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals). This formidable team, recognized for their contributions in 2013 with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, spearheaded Heart's rise to prominence in the mid-to-late 1970s.

Heart's music blended the raw energy of hard rock and heavy metal with the heartfelt vulnerability of folk influences, creating a unique and enduring sound. The late 1970s and early 1980s saw significant lineup changes, with Fisher, Fossen, and Derosier departing and being replaced by Mark Andes (bass) and Denny Carmassi (drums). While the band faced a dip in popularity initially, they staged a triumphant comeback in the mid-1980s, fueled by a string of radio hits that continued into the 1990s.

Though Heart officially disbanded in 1998, the Wilson sisters remained the constant, consistently reuniting for tours and new recordings. Their legacy, however, extends far beyond those landmark hits. Heart's catalog boasts a string of classic rock anthems, including "Magic Man" (1975), "Crazy on You" (1976), "Barracuda" (1977), "What About Love" (1985), "Never" (1985), and "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" (1990). Their iconic power ballads "These Dreams" (1986) and "Alone" (1987) solidified their place in the rock pantheon.

Heart's story is a testament to the enduring power of music, marked by unwavering passion, creative evolution, and the unbreakable bond between the Wilson sisters. Their influence on rock music continues to resonate with fans worldwide, proving that Heart's music, much like their spirit, is truly timeless.

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