Historical Artist Profile
City Boy
Biography & Overview
City Boy were an English rock band formed in the mid-1970s. They were originally called Sons of Doloyne, then Back in the Band, and finally City Boy. They featured strong melodies, clever lyrics, complex vocal arrangements, and heavy guitars. The band consisted of Lol Mason (lead vocals), Steve Broughton (lead vocals, guitar), Max Thomas (keyboards, vocals), Chris Dunn (bass, acoustic guitar), Roger Kent (drums), Mike Slamer (lead guitar), and later, Roy Ward (drums, vocals). Their most popular songs were "5.7.0.5.", "What a Night", "The Day the Earth Caught Fire", and "Speechless".
πΊπΈ US Billboard Tracking History
0 Charted Tracks
No historical top 25 tracking positions registered in the US archive index.
π¬π§ UK Official Charts History
3 Charted Tracks
"5.7.0.5."
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #8
"What A Night"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #39
"The Day The Earth Caught Fi"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #67