Sunday, January 17, 2016

Kiss


Kiss is an American band formed in 1973 by Paul Stanley (vocal) and Gene Simmons (bass). After one album they were joined by Ace Frehley (lead guitar) and Peter Criss (drums). That became their original and best-known line-up. They are well known for its members' face paint and stage outfits, each one of them have different masks.
I included every line-up changes. 
In 1983 they finally appeared in public without make-up fo the first time on MTV, which coincided with the release of the band's new album, "Lick It Up". In 1991 drummer Eric Carr died from heart cancer at the age of only 41. He was replaced by Eric Singer who is a member of the team for now. They released 24 studio albums, four of them were solo albums each member of the group, called by their names. In 2013 they were celebrated their group 40th anniversary. During their career they obtained lot of musical awards. In 2014, Kiss was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although the band announced few times their final tour, they are still performing and the last studio albums appeared in 2012 called "Monster".


I Was Made for Lovin' You



Rock and Roll All Nite

Europe


Europe is a Swedish (finally sth different) group formed in 1979 under the name "Force" by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson and drummer Tony Reno. They gained success with their third album "The Final Countdown"(1986) which sold over three milion copies in USA. Its contained also thre great singles: "Cherokee", "Carrie" and "Rock the Night". Before they released it John Levén replaced Olsonn and Ian Haughland replaced Reno thus forming their constant line-up. After released two more albums, they decided to take a break at the end of the 1992 tour in their best years. They did a concert in Stockholm on New Year's Eve 1999, performing two songs. Over the years, there were several reunion rumors and finally in 2003 Europe announced plans for a new album and world tour. They reunited in original line-up and they released five albums, the last one in 2015. This year they are planning to celebrate their 30th Anniversary of "The Final Countdown".


Rock the Night



Superstitious

Extreme



Extreme is an American group formed in 1985 by vocalist Gary Cherone, drummer Paul Geary, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and bassist Pat Badger. They were in different group but decided to form a new band together. They were signed to A&M Records and recorded their first self-titled album but it didn't bring them wanted popularity.  In 1990 they released their second album "Extreme II: Pornograffitti" with great accoustic ballad "More Than Words" which became a huge smash. They finally gained awaited mainstream success and they started to working on their third album. They performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992, which also gave them a considerable amount of fans. Extreme disbanded after the tour in 1996, on good terms, when Bettencourt decided to leave to begin a solo career. They reunited in 2007 with only change of their drummer. In 2015 they announced that they are working on the new album.

More Than Words


Hole Hearted

Tesla



Tesla was formed in Callifornia in late 1981 by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon.  Vocalist Jeff Keith, drummer Troy Luccketta and guitarist Tommy Skeoch joined them by 1984. In 1986 they changed their name from "City Kidd" to "Tesla". They had to changed it because there was already another band under that name. The band got their name, certain album, song titles and content from events relating to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. In their early career they toured with Alice Cooper, Poison and Def Leppard as support. They had a four year break between 1996 and 2000. In 2006 Tommy Skeoch left band to spend more time with family and get rid of addiction, he was replaced by Dave Rude. During their career their released seven albums, the last one in 20014. They are still creating and performing.

Love Song


What You Give

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts



Joan Jett is an iconic woman in the world of rock. Besides her solo career when she recorded her debiut album Bad Reputation, she was also a founding member of  The Runaways. In 1979 she decided to form another band so she announced in the newspaper that she's looking for "three good men". The band finally consisted Gary Moss (bass), Eric Ambel (guitar) and drummer Danny "Furious" O'Brien. Since late 80s line-up has total changed leaving only Jane from the old group. They gained popularity when they released their first album called "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" (1981), contained one of their best single with the same name. The band is still performing and the last album was released in 2013. Joan Jett herself (as the frontman) is considered as the Queen of Rock'n'Roll.

I Love Rock'n'Roll

I Hate Myself for Loving You

Autograph


Autograph is an American band from Callifornia, formed in 1983 by Steve Plunkett, originally as a solo project. He began recording his material with few friends: Steve Lynch (guitar), Randy Rand (bass) and drummer Keni Richards. They decided to create a band and play together. Thanks to bassist's friendship with David Lee Roth (Van Halen) they became more popular.  Due to their rising popularity, Autograph soon signed a contract with RCA Records.  The group's debut album was Sign In Please which contains theirs only major hit and now signature song, "Turn Up the Radio". They were touring with several famous bands but they couldn't sustain their own career. They disbanded in 1989 after only 6 years of existing. They reunited in 2002 for three years and finally in 2013 with two core members - Lynch and Rand. In 2015 they released 3 singles, since their reunion the have played in many festivals along with Worldwide touring.

Turn Up The Radio


Send Her To Me

Quiet Riot



Quiet Riot is an American band, formed in 1973 by two members of band's original line-up: guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni under the name Mach 1. They finally changed their name in 1975 on Quiet Riot. At this time two people joined them: lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow and drummer Drew Forsyth. The most iconic member of the group was guitarist Rhoads due to his excellent skills so that the group was mora and more recognized. The band for the first time suspended their activity in 1982 after tragic death of Randy Rhoads. The band was heading to a festival in Orlando and they decided to stopped and take a rest. Without permission their bus driver took a small plane and took to the air with Rhoads. They were flying so low that they finally hit the bus and Rhoads heads to crash through the plane's windshield. It was later revealed after autopsy that bus driver was under influence of cocaine. They released 12 studio albums, the last one in 2014. Their greatest album is Metal Health from 1983. Their second suspend of activity was in 2007 when vocalist DuBrow died of a cocaine overdose. They reunited in 2010 and they are still performing. 




Metal Health (Bang Your Head)

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Stryper



Stryper is an American band from California. They were first Christian band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. They focus on giving messages through their songs lyrics as well as the dedication to Christianity. Band's name derives from the Bible and accroding to the group, its backronym to "salvation through redemption, yielding peace, encouragement and righteousness". Their classic lineup included Michael Sweet (vocal), Robert Sweet (drums), Tim Gaines (bass guitar) and Oz Fox (rhythm guitar) which has changed only once when Tracy Ferrie had to replace Gaines due to his performs with other bands. They broke-up in 1993, when the decided to go their own ways, only to return in 2003 to record tracks for a new greatest hits compilation (contained two new songs). Their third studio album named The Hell with the Devil was nominated to Grammy Award. At this moment they are still performing and their eleventh album was released on October, 2015.

Calling on You


Honestly

Monday, January 4, 2016

Mötley Crüe



Mötley Crüe was an American band formed in 1981 by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee. Later they were joined by guitarist Mick Mars, and vocalist Vince Neil and that was their permanent group for nearly entire career. The band members were well known for their outrageous clothing, extreme high-heeled boots and heavily applied make-up. During their 30 year career they released 9 albums. In 1992 Vince Neil left band to start a solo career and he was replaced by John Corabi. Neil released two albums and few singles but finally he reunited with Mötley Crüe in 1997. Also Tommy Lee left band for few years but in 2004 all of the original members got together and went on tour. In their career they released many excellent songs and they are considered as one of the greatest group of 80s and 90s. In 2015 they announced their last tour and eventually they performed for the very last time at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 31, 2015.

Same Old Situation


Home Sweet Home

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Great White



Great White is an American band, formed in 1977 but gained popularity in 80s and 90s. Group was made by guitarist Mark Kendall and vocalist Jack Russell. They were performing as Highway, Livewires and finally - Wires. At this time, in 1979 Kendall was sentenced to 8 years in prison for shooting a maid in robbery attempt. In 1982 after Kendall's earlier release from prison they formed a band with Lorne Black (bass guitar) and Audie Desbrow (drums, since 1985). Two years later they released first album called Great White which gave us the heaviest band's sound. Their most successful singles are Once Bitten, Twice Shy, Save Your Love and Rock Me. In 2003 they were performing in Rhode Island when The Station nightclub fire consumed 100 people, including band guitarist Ty Longley. They had almost twenty changes in members of group until 2011 when Jack Russell decided to made his separate band called Jack Russell's Great White and he left Great White. The two groups are performing until now.

Once Bitten, Twice Shy


Rock Me

Poison

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Poison was formed in 1980 in USA and consisted of lead vocalist Bret Michaels, guitarist Matt Smith, bassist Bobby Dall and drummer Rikki Rockett. In 1985 Matt Smith, who was about to become father, left band. Less than a year later Smith was replaced by C.C. DeVille thereby forming a permanent group. In 1991 at the MTV Video Music Awards DeVille's terrible performance provoked a backstage fistfight between him and Michaels. Due to guitarist drug addiction and conflict with leader, he was fired to return after a five years absence. Despite these problems Poison is really successful band. They released seven studio albums, four live albums and five compilation albums. In 2011 Poison had summer tour with Mötley Crüe and New York Dolls to celebrate Poison's 25th anniversary and Mötley Crüe's 30th Anniversary named the Glam-A-Geddon.

Every Rose Has Its Thorn



Nothing But a Good Time