In 1974, Seger formed the Silver Bullet Band. Members include Drew Abbott (guitarist), Charlie Allen Martin (backup singer), Rick Mannassa (keyboard), and saxophonist Alto Reed who has performed with other famous artists. Their first single "Get Out of Denver" was a small national success. Seger went back to Capitol Records in 1975 to record the album ''Beautiful Loser''. The single "Katmandu" was the biggest national break-out the singer had since "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man". Seger would have even more national success with ''Live Bullet'', a live album recorded over two days at Cobo Arena in Detroit during September 1975. It contains the classic "Turn the Page" as well as his 1960s hits and the album eventually went to reach 5x Platinum status, and remains one of the top ten live albums. ''Live Bullet'' was an instant Detroit hit and it quickly gained prominence around the country. | In 1974, Seger formed the Silver Bullet Band. Members include Drew Abbott (guitarist), Charlie Allen Martin (backup singer), Rick Mannassa (keyboard), and saxophonist Alto Reed who has performed with other famous artists. Their first single "Get Out of Denver" was a small national success. Seger went back to Capitol Records in 1975 to record the album ''Beautiful Loser''. The single "Katmandu" was the biggest national break-out the singer had since "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man". Seger would have even more national success with ''Live Bullet'', a live album recorded over two days at Cobo Arena in Detroit during September 1975. It contains the classic "Turn the Page" as well as his 1960s hits and the album eventually went to reach 5x Platinum status, and remains one of the top ten live albums. ''Live Bullet'' was an instant Detroit hit and it quickly gained prominence around the country. |