Multi-Story

MULTI-STORY formed in 1981 in Southeast Wales amidst the new wave of British progressive rock. Rob Wilsher (keyboards) and Paul Ford (vocals/guitar) had worked together previously in the late 70's cabaret-type band Dolphin. They fell out of touch after that band dissolved, but later met up again in 1981 in a multi-story car park (hence the name one would imagine). They decided to work together and began writing songs which would appear on a 5-song cassette tape. Some of these songs would later appear in different form on their debut release "East West". This cassette would also include regular bassist Roger Nasey and drummer Steve Byrne.
After another single release, several live appearances, and adding a lead guitarist, Andy Carney, they released a 7-song demo called "Chimes", again with some songs which would later appear on the album "East West" in different form. This demo managed to get the attention of several record companies and the band was signed to Heavy Metal Records' FM label. They recorded the album "East West" in early 1985, and after its release they went on tour with MAGNUM as their supporting act for "On A Storyteller's Night" tour. The tour was a big success for MULTI-STORY and they went on to headline at the Marquee Club shortly thereafter.
The band seemed to be headed for greater things, but musical differences caused first the departure of Steve Byrne, and then, during the recording of their second album, "Through Your Eyes", the departure of Paul Ford. They were replaced with Grantley Nicholas on vocals and Gary Davies on drums. Nicholas rerecorded all of the vocals for "Through Your Eyes", and also rewrote some of the lyrics. Due to personnel problems, their second album was not well-supported by FM Records and the band and FM split. Several other record companies showed interest in the band, but again musical differences came to the fore causing Grantley Nicholas to leave the band. He would later go on to front the band FEEDER. Having to confront yet more personnel changes, the band instead opted to dissolve.
The members went on to various careers in music, production and film.
The original lineup have been working together again after a long hiatus and have written and recorded some new music. How and when this music will be made available has yet to be decided by the band.