Biography
Panza Division
Members: Rick Corcoran, Eugene Maloney, Alan Edwards (7), Andy Freeston, Glenn D. Marples
British NWOBHM band from Sheffield formed in December 1980. The band name was changed to "The Lonely Hearts" by the end of 1982.Line Up
Glenn Marples (v,g) – also in The Lonely Hearts, Rokka and Glenn Marples & Friends
Rick Corcoran (g) – also in The Lonely Hearts and Rokka
Andy Fisher (b)
Steve Mitchell (d)
Alan Edwards (b) – also in The Lonely Hearts and Witchfynde
Andy Freeston (d) – also in The Lonely Hearts and Rokka
Eugene Maloney (k) – also in The Lonely Hearts
Notes:
– Formed during December 1980 from the ashes of Rokka. By the end of 1982 they changed their name to The Lonely Hearts and followed a slightly different music direction
– Their first recordings were the tracks ‘Blitz’ and ‘The Day Delta 4 Played Mars’ that both appeared on the compilation “Scene of the Crime” (LP, Suspect Records, 1981)
– An unreleased recording that is known to exist is a track called ‘Fm Fantasy’ which was recorded in May 1982
– Panza Division had quite of a success during their day getting positive reviews and sharing the stage with bands such as Y&T, Saxon, Girl and Twisted Sister
– Played a reunion gig at the Sheffield Boardwalk on October 24, 2010 in a line-up that also featured guitarist Andy Barrott (The Lonely Hearts, Heritage, Geddes Axe, Baby Tuckoo etc)