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1979: The Rods

Orb — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:29:29 +0000

Biography The Rods are an American heavy metal band formed in 1978 by David “Rock” Feinstein (guitar and vocals), Steven Starmer ([bass guitar] and vocals), who was later replaced by Garry Bordonaro (bass and vocals) after the first two albums, and Carl Canedy (drums and vocals). Feinstein had first come to mainstream attention after playing […]

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1983: Fastway

Orb — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:24:08 +0000

Biography Fastway is a British rock band formed by guitarist, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motörhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO. In 1983, both players had been disgruntled with their own bands and decided to work together in a new outfit. They recruited drummer Jerry Shirley, formerly of Humble Pie, and the then […]

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1980: Bow Wow Wow

Orb — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:01:11 +0000

Biography Bow Wow Wow are an English 1980s New Wave band, created by Malcolm McLaren to promote his and business partner Vivienne Westwood’s New Romantic fashion lines. The group’s music is described as having an “African-derived drum sound” McLaren persuaded guitarist Matthew Ashman, bassist Leigh Gorman and drummer David Barbarossa (also known as Dave Barbe), […]

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1976: Black Flag

Orb — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:14:33 +0000

Biography Black Flag is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band. They are widely considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands. After breaking up in […]

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1981: Mike Muir

Orb — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:23:01 +0000

Biography Music career Muir has cited bands such as The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Black Sabbath, UFO, AC/DC, Van Halen, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Led Zeppelin and Kiss as his early musical influences, and has said that he was introduced to funk music by former band mate Robert Trujillo. Muir incorporated funk influences into a […]

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1985: King’s X

Orb — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 02:18:48 +0000

Biography King’s X is an American rock band that combines progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. The band’s lyrics are largely based on the members’ struggles with religion and self-acceptance. King’s X was ranked No. 83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. […]

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1983: L.A. Guns

Orb — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 03:56:05 +0000

Biography L.A. Guns is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983. As of 2013, the lineup consists of Phil Lewis (vocals), Michael Grant (guitar), Scott Griffin (bass) and Steve Riley (drums, percussion). The first incarnation of the group was formed, by Tracii Guns, in 1983 but disbanded in 1985 following […]

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1987: Warrior Soul

Orb — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 03:50:41 +0000

Biography Warrior Soul is an American hard rock band formed by lead singer and producer Kory Clarke. Clarke started the band on a bet from a promoter at New York City’s Pyramid Club, after a solo performance art show called “Kory Clarke/Warrior Soul”. Clarke boasted he would have the best rock band in the city […]

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19804: Candlemass

Orb — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:09:08 +0000

Biography Candlemass is an influential Swedish doom metal band established in Stockholm 1984 by bassist, songwriter and bandleader Leif Edling and the drummer, Matz Ekström. After releasing five full-length albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Candlemass disbanded in 1994, but reunited three years later. After breaking up again in 2002, […]

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1979: Trouble

Orb — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:57:18 +0000

Biography Trouble is an American doom metal band noted as one of the pioneers of their genre, alongside bands such as Candlemass and Saint Vitus. The band created a distinct style taking influences of the British heavy metal bands Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, and psychedelic rock of the 1970s. A critically acclaimed group, […]

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1983: Trixter

Orb — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:49:12 +0000

Biography TRIXTER was formed in 1983 in Paramus, New Jersey by STEVE BROWN & PETER LORAN. After a year in the basement and the addition of new drummer, MARK GUS SCOTT, they played their first live gigs. They began play ing the NJ / NY club scene and built a huge following of fans. […]

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1988: Saigon Kick

Orb — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:42:14 +0000

Biography Formed in Miami, FL in 1988. Released eponymous debut album in 1991 to much critical acclaim, but went largely unnoticed by the public. Their sound was described as heavy metal-meets-Beatles-harmony, as their music was crunchy and heavy, while many of their vocal arrangement were greatly harmonized. They flourished during the grunge era without playing […]

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1985: USA For Africa

Orb — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 01:21:25 +0000

Biography Harry Belafonte originally wanted to put together a benefit concert featuring black musicians to raise money for Africa. Ken Kragen (who became president of the organization United Support of Artists for Africa) thought an American version of “Band Aid” would be a better idea. Ken Kragen is an owner of a personal management and television production […]

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