Axel Rudi Pell

Axel Rudi Pell is a German heavy metal band active since the late 80s. It is led by Axel Rudi Pell, its guitarist, who also writes the music and lyrics of all the songs. Johnny Gioeli is the singer. Also featured are Volker Krawczak (bass), Mike Terrana (drums) and Ferdy Doernberg (keyboards). In 1984, Pell's first album was released within the German band Steeler, and simply titled Steeler. It was followed by three other albums titled Rulin' the Earth (1985), Strike Back (1986) and Undercover Animal (1987). The band's singer would later be the EMI producer Peter Burtz. The band split up in 1989.