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Shades of Dawn
12+ albums
Progressive rocksymphonic proggermanyProgressiveunder 2000 listeners
about
The self-proclaimed "only prog band from Dusseldorf," has its roots in a band named Kawumm. In 1993 they added vocalist/guitarist Hans-Juergen Klein, changed the name to Shades of Dawn, and saw the departure of the original lead guitarist. In '94 they recorded previously written material, but lack of finances forced them to put the project on the shelf. In '95, KAWUMM founder, mastermind, guitarist and bass player Wolfgang Schmidt and female keyboard player Annette Schepermann left the band. They were replaced by Cyrill Stoletzky, and Theo Labs (respectively). This added a fresh dimension to the bands sound, and set the course for their musical direction. With the lineup of Hans-Jürgen Klein on lead vocals and guitars, Peter Schneider on keyboards/vocals, Chris Struwe on drums/vocals, Theo Labs on bass, and Cyrill Stoletzky on keyboards, they set out to record their next album in 1997. This would become 1998's "The Dawn of Time." That year they also played the Burg Herzburg Festival. However, the newfound success was not enough to keep Stoletzky and Labs in the band. They would return for appearances as guest musicians. The ensuing years saw more personnel changes, with new additions, members returning (as guests, or permanent), and leaving again. During this time the track "Plenty of Gold" appeared on a sampler album, which has become a cult favorite with the fans. The band also was asked for doing television soundtracks. In 2003, Peter Schneider, Hans-Jürgen Klein and
