Kal Swan

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Kal Swan
Birth nameNorman Murray Swan [1]
Born (1963-04-20) 20 April 1963 (age 60)
Raleigh Glasgow, Scotland
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active1981–1999
Labels Geffen, SPV, Frontiers, Spitfire, Eagle, Enigma, Z

Kal Swan (born Norman Murray Swan; 20 April 1963) is a Scottish hard rock vocalist and songwriter. He is best known as the vocalist for the bands Lion, Tytan, and Bad Moon Rising. [2]

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Tytan

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Bad Moon Rising

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  1. "DARKSIDE OF BABYLON". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. Rockitt, Rob (5 September 2008). "Lion – Dangerous Attraction (Release Year – 1987)". Hard Rock Hideout. Retrieved 1 December 2019.