Balaam and the Angel

As children in Motherwell, Scotland, the Morris brothers worked in the entertainment industry as part of a cabaret act.^[2] They moved south to Cannock, Staffordshire, England, where they formed Balaam and the Angel.^[3]

Initially the band self-released a series of EPs and an album entitled Sun Family via their own Chapter 22 label and played some tour dates opening for The Cult.^[3] This caught the attention of Virgin Records, who signed them and released their debut album, The Greatest Story Ever Told.^[3] It peaked at No. 67 in the UK Albums Chart in August 1986.^[4] They toured in the United States with Kiss and label mate Iggy Pop.^[5]

A second guitarist and the first non-sibling, Ian McKean of Twenty Flight Rockers,^[6][7][8][9] was added to the band in 1988.^[3] The band began to move away from gothic rock music styles into a sound that had more in common with hard rock. With their new-found style, they recorded the album Live Free or Die.^[5] This was soon followed up in similar style when they recorded Days of Madness, before leaving Virgin Records.^[3] Their song "I'll Show You Something Special" appeared on the soundtrack for the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

The brothers continue to create new music and tour. They have a loyal following - The Sun family - who continue to support and follow them across the U.K.

• Mark Morris - vocals, bass (1983–1989, 1991–present)
• Jim Morris - guitar, vocals, keyboards (1983–1989, 1991–present)
• Des Morris - drums (1983–1989, 1991–present)
• Karen Morris - keyboards (2019–present)
• Chris P Notes (Chris Williams) - keyboards (1994–2019)
• Ian McKean - guitar (1988–1989, 1991–1994)

• Reading and Leeds Festivals line-ups