The first one existed from 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) 3 bands by that name.
The first one existed from 1975 to 1977
Widowmaker were a British hard rock group, who were active from 1975 to 1977. They were considered by many to be a supergroup and released two albums. Although their influences appeared to offer vast creative possibilities, musical and personality differences lead to their break-up. The legacy of Widowmaker is captured on the compilation Straight Faced Fighters (2002) released by Castle, which contains tracks from both of their albums.
The band was formed by former Mott the Hoople and Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor, also known as Ariel Bender. The original line-up featured vocalist Steve Ellis from Love Affair, guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton from Hawkwind, Australian bassist Bob Daisley of Chicken Shack and drummer Paul Nicholls who had played with Lindisfarne.
A few months after they had begun rehearsing at Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Studios in London the quintet were signed to Jet Records owned by Don Arden. A single release "On the Road" followed, in February 1976 and their debut album Widowmaker was released in the same year. The line-up for the "Widowmaker" album was augmented in the studio by vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench from Streetwalkers and hammond player Zoot Money. Widowmaker reached #196 in US and featured an eclectic mix of blues, country, folk and hard rock.
Widowmaker toured the UK with Nazareth and in June 1976 they took part in a series of nationwide stadium all-day concerts under the name of The Who Put The Boot In alongside leading rock acts such as, Little Feat, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Streetwalkers and The Who, who were the headline act.
Ellis left the band after a tour of North America with Electric Light Orchestra and was replaced by vocalist John Butler and the band recorded their second album Too Late to Cry. Daisley joined Rainbow and Widowmaker broke up only months after the release of Too Late to Cry (1977).
The second one was an American heavy metal band founded by singer Dee Snider (formerly of Twisted Sister), joined by ex-TS drummer Joe Franco, guitarist Al Pitrelli and bass player Marc Russell. The band released 2 albums, Blood and Bullets (1992) and Stand By for Pain (1994).
Another Artist using the Alias "Widowmaker" makes Dubstep/Bass music currently for Audio Doughnuts & Wheel and Deal Records.
Such a Shame
Widowmaker Lyrics
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Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein′n Brüdern Poker
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker (abow)
Ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein'n Brüdern Poker
Sommer ′21, ich mach gut Kohle
Weil mein Clubbesuch aus Deal'n besteht wie 'n Fußboden (çüş)
Ja, Winter ′22, muss für Tour proben, ah
Leben ist befriedigend wie meine Schulnoten (abow)
Hatte nicht ma′ 'ne EP gedroppt, doch Sold-out-Show im Astra
Erstell mit Handy kurz vor Deadline selber meine Cover
Ich-ich geh nicht mit dem Trend und mach jetzt mehr Geld als mein Papa, ah
Business und privat hat sich getrennt wie meine Eltern, als ich acht war (ah)
Dacht mit dreizehn nur an Dingsbums (bums)
War im Stimmbruch, hatte eine Jelzin intus
Ging in die zehnte Klasse mit ei′m fetten Bubatz im Mund
Als wäre ich ein Handwerker, denn ich drehte den im Bus
Ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein'n Brüdern Poker
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker (abow)
Ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein′n Brüdern Poker
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker
Para yok, keine Patte in der Tasche, ja
Chill mit Lucas Prager Platz, hol'n Falafel auf sein′n Nacken
Klau 'ne Flasche Hartalk, ich hab starken Herzschlag an der Kasse
Nächster Tag verkatert, geh zu Hertha mit den Atzen
Ich hab aus Spaß gerappt, aber releaste keine Sachen (ne), eh
Adri meinte, ich soll's einfach machen (muah)
Einen Song gedroppt, dann wusst ich, so kann es klappen
Keine Kappe, ja, ich hatte die Vision wie in Mathe (uff)
(Au-au-) ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein′n Brüdern Poker
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker (abow)
Ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein′n Brüdern Poker
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker (abow)
The lyrics of Widowmaker's "Such a Shame" tell the story of the artist's rise to success in the music industry through hard work and perseverance. He raps about how he climbed over the fence of a club to perform shows, deals with serious issues, and was once a broker. He talks about his experiences with making money from club appearances, and how his success has helped him feel more satisfied with his life. The line "Chill mit Lucas Prager Platz, hol'n Falafel auf sein′n Nacken" suggests that he still enjoys simple pleasures like eating falafel with friends, even though he is now a successful musician. The chorus repeats the phrase "ausverkaufte tour, aber ich rapp erst seit corona" which translates to "sold-out tour, but I only started rapping since Corona", emphasizing the speed and scale of his rise.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2021 and features a mixture of German and English lyrics. It is known for its catchy beat and catchy lyrics, which have helped it become a popular hit in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Another interesting fact is that Widowmaker, the artist who performs the song, is relatively new to the music industry and started by uploading videos to social media platforms. The lyrics of the song come from the personal experiences and struggles of the artist himself.
Overall, the song tells the story of the struggles and successes of an up-and-coming artist in the music industry, and how hard work and determination can lead to great rewards. It is an inspiring story that gives hope to people who are trying to make a name for themselves in a difficult and competitive industry.
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Line by Line Meaning
Ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Despite having a sold-out tour, I have only been rapping since the pandemic started.
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
I managed to sneak into a club and now I'm performing there.
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein'n Brüdern Poker
One of us is a dealer, but don't play poker with my brothers.
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker (abow)
I have never been involved in stocks, but I used to be a broker.
Sommer ′21, ich mach gut Kohle
I am making good money in the summer of 2021.
Weil mein Clubbesuch aus Deal'n besteht wie 'n Fußboden (çüş)
My club visits mainly involve deals, like a floor covered in them.
Ja, Winter ′22, muss für Tour proben, ah
I have to rehearse for my tour in winter of 2022.
Leben ist befriedigend wie meine Schulnoten (abow)
My life is as satisfying as my school grades.
Hatte nicht ma′ 'ne EP gedroppt, doch Sold-out-Show im Astra
Even though I haven't released an EP, I still managed to sell out a show at the Astra.
Erstell mit Handy kurz vor Deadline selber meine Cover
I create my own album covers on my phone, just before the deadline.
Ich-ich geh nicht mit dem Trend und mach jetzt mehr Geld als mein Papa, ah
I don't follow trends and now I make more money than my dad.
Business und privat hat sich getrennt wie meine Eltern, als ich acht war (ah)
My business and personal life are as separated as my parents were when I was eight years old.
Dacht mit dreizehn nur an Dingsbums (bums)
When I was thirteen, my mind was only on things I shouldn't be thinking about.
War im Stimmbruch, hatte eine Jelzin intus
My voice was changing and I was drinking Jelzin (vodka).
Ging in die zehnte Klasse mit ei′m fetten Bubatz im Mund
I was in tenth grade with a big chew (of tobacco) in my mouth.
Als wäre ich ein Handwerker, denn ich drehte den im Bus
I was like a craftsman, because I would spin my chew on the bus.
Para yok, keine Patte in der Tasche, ja
I have no money in my pocket.
Chill mit Lucas Prager Platz, hol'n Falafel auf sein′n Nacken
I hang out with Lucas Prager Platz and we get falafel on his back (meaning he pays).
Klau 'ne Flasche Hartalk, ich hab starken Herzschlag an der Kasse
I steal a bottle of Hartalk and get a strong adrenaline rush at the checkout.
Nächster Tag verkatert, geh zu Hertha mit den Atzen
The next day, I feel hungover and go to Hertha with my buddies.
Ich hab aus Spaß gerappt, aber releaste keine Sachen (ne), eh
I started rapping for fun, but didn't release anything for a while.
Adri meinte, ich soll's einfach machen (muah)
Adri (a friend) told me to just go for it.
Einen Song gedroppt, dann wusst ich, so kann es klappen
I dropped a song and knew that this is how it can work.
Keine Kappe, ja, ich hatte die Vision wie in Mathe (uff)
It's true, I had a vision, like in math class.
(Au-au-) ausverkaufte Tour, aber ich rapp erst seit Corona
Even though I have a sold-out tour, I have only been rapping since the pandemic hit.
Ich bin übern Zaun geklettert in den Club, jetzt spiel ich Shows da
I managed to sneak into a club and now I'm performing there.
Einer von uns dealt, doch spiel nicht mit mein′n Brüdern Poker
One of us is a dealer, but don't play poker with my brothers.
War nie an der Börse, aber ich war früher broker (abow)
I have never been involved in stocks, but I used to be a broker.
Writer(s): Moritz
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Frank Stephens
Never even heard of this band until tonight. I stubled on this tune doing a search on Bob Daisley cuz I love his work with Ozzy. Now I'm in love with this song!
Martin Kyle
With the great Steve Ellis on vocals, Luther Grosvenor and Huw Lloyd Langton together, Bob Daisley on bass, Widowmaker were a great live band. The reissue of this album sounds fantastic and has a BBC live show to boot. This lineup was Steve's best band and they should've been huge.
JENNY COOPER
he had a great band named ellis too
mikenero.
Widowmaker what a great band they should have been in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame.
Tim Colville
Bought this album (still have it somewhere) when it first came out, yes I old although was only 14/15 in 76.
bang mon
Thanks for posting this
zatoth13
RIP Huw
thunderc45
Back in early 76 I attempted to sing this to the girl I had been crazy about for months in a disco. Great track but that was the end of her! Incidently why the pic of Rainbow?
Jim Rhoads
Bob Daisley was in the Rainbow picture.
ObiTrev
The first mistake was going to a disco.