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Bulletboys
BulletBoys is an American hard rock/glam metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1986. The group's original lineup was composed of singer Marq Torien (formerly of Ratt, King Kobra, and Kagny & the Dirty Rats), guitarist Mick Sweda, bassist Lonnie Vencent, and drummer Jimmy D'Anda. The group released two successful albums and had a number of singles featured on MTV between 1988 and 1991. From the 1990s onward, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with Torien as the only consistent member. Their most recent album ''From Out of the Skies'' was released in 2018. The original lineup reunited for one-off shows in 2011 and 2019. History Platinum-selling artists BulletBoys were formed in 1986 in Los Angeles, California, by former King Kobra members Marq Torien (also formerly of Ratt) on vocals, Mick Sweda on guitar, Lonnie Vencent on bass and Jimmy D'Anda on drums. The group were strongly influenced by AC/DC and Van Halen with Torien drawing comparisons to Van Halen singer Davi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smooth Up In Ya
"Smooth Up in Ya" (also released under the title "Smooth Up") is the debut single by American glam metal band BulletBoys, released in 1988. It is from their eponymous debut studio album, ''BulletBoys''. The song was a moderate commercial success, peaking at number 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 23 on the Album Rock Tracks chart in 1989. Music video The music video features the band performing the song on a darkened stage set. Various caricature illustrations are shown throughout the video, one of which was used as the cover art for the single. Howard Johnson writing for ''Classic Rock'' ranked the song's video at No. 10 on their list of "The Top 10 Best Hair Metal Videos". Track listing ;7" single ;12" single In other media The song is featured in the 2010 film ''Hot Tub Time Machine'', but does not appear on the soundtrack. The song makes an appearance in the third episode of the HBO teen drama series ''Euphoria Euphoria ( ) is the experience (or af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marq Torien
Marq Torien (born Mark Joseph Maytorena on September 22, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is the lead singer of the hard rock act BulletBoys. He is the only member to have remained with the group since the release of their self-titled debut album in 1988. History Prior to BulletBoys, Torien was a guitarist in the then-unsigned band Ratt, a guitarist for the band Hawk, a member of Motown recording artists Kagny & the Dirty Rats, a lead vocalist briefly for the band King Kobra. In 1984, Torien formed the band Touch with multi-instrumentalist Marc Danzeisen, future Icon frontman Jerry Harrison, and future Chalk FarM bassist Orlando Sims. The group recorded a five song demo, which was heard by Sylvester Stallone during his search for new acts to perform songs for Rocky IV. The band recorded "The Sweetest Victory" which did not appear in the film but was included on the soundtrack. The song was featured in Stallone's director's cut of the film in 2021. In addition to periodic Bul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freakshow (BulletBoys Album)
''Freakshow'' is the second album by American glam metal band BulletBoys. It was released in 1991 by Warner Bros. Records. It is the follow-up to their successful self-titled debut. The album peaked at Number 69 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Their cover of Tom Waits's " Hang on St. Christopher" reached 22 on the Mainstream Rock chart. Videos were made for "THC Groove", "Hang on St. Christopher", and "Talk to Your Daughter". In 2005, Wounded Bird Records re-released the album along with the follow-up, ''Za-Za'', on a single disc. Critical reception ''Entertainment Weekly'' thought that "the problem is that all he band'scharm has no foundation to stand on; there are no hooks or memorable melodies here." The ''Chicago Tribune'' wrote: "Their cover of Tom Waits' 'Hang on St. Christopher' might make a few cringe-but then again, why would a Waits fan be listening to these guys?" Track listing Additional Track Listings Some versions have a very different track listing, which reads as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BulletBoys (album)
''BulletBoys'' is the first album from the American glam metal band BulletBoys, released in 1988. The cover art is a copy of ".30 Bullet Piercing an Apple" by Harold Eugene Edgerton. The album features the hit "Smooth Up In Ya" as well as a cover of The O'Jay's song "For the Love of Money". The album reached No. 34 in the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified gold in 1989 selling over 500,000 copies. UK-based Rock Candy Records reissued this album on CD in 2014. Track listing # "Hard as a Rock" – 3:03 # "Smooth Up In Ya" – 4:23 # "Owed to Joe" – 2:45 # "Shoot the Preacher Down" – 3:37 # "For the Love of Money" (The O'Jays cover) – 3:44 # "Kissin' Kitty" – 3:06 # "Hell on My Heels" – 3:22 # "Crank Me Up" – 3:37 # "Badlands" – 3:07 # "F#9" – 3:19 Singles *"Smooth Up in Ya" (US Hot 100 #71, US Mainstream Rock #23) *"For the Love of Money" (US Hot 100 #78, US Mainstream Rock #38) Personnel ;Band members * Marq Torien - lead vocals * Mick Sweda - guita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Za-Za
''Za-Za'' is the third album from the heavy metal band BulletBoys, released in 1993. This was their last album released by Warner Bros. Records, and the final one produced by Ted Templeman. Track listing Personnel * Marq Torien - lead vocals * Mick Sweda - guitar, backing vocals * Lonnie Vencent - bass, backing vocals * Jimmy D'Anda Jimmy D'Anda is an American hard rock drummer who is perhaps best known as the original drummer for the Los Angeles glam metal band, BulletBoys. Biography D'Anda was born and raised in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California and began playing ... - drums, percussion, backing vocals References 1993 albums BulletBoys albums Albums produced by Ted Templeman Warner Records albums {{1990s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acid Monkey
''Acid Monkey'' is the fourth album from the glam metal band BulletBoys, released in 1995 on Swordholio Records. The album marks a change in direction and style after the breakup of the band in 1993, featuring more of an alternative rock and pop punk influence, with singer Marq Torien and bassist Lonnie Vencent continuing to release albums under the BulletBoys name. Torien and Vincent were joined by guitarist Tommy Pittam and drummer Robby Karras for this album. Reception AllMusic rated the album 2 and a half stars out of 5, but no review is written. Track listing Personnel *Marq Torien Marq Torien (born Mark Joseph Maytorena on September 22, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is the lead singer of the hard rock act BulletBoys. He is the only member to have remained with the group since the release of their self-titled debut album ...: Lead Vocals * Tommy Pittam: Guitar * Lonnie Vencent: Bass * Robby Karras: Drums References 1995 albums BulletBoys albums {{1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy D'Anda
Jimmy D'Anda is an American hard rock drummer who is perhaps best known as the original drummer for the Los Angeles glam metal band, BulletBoys. Biography D'Anda was born and raised in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California and began playing drums at the age of 13. He created a daily drum-regimen for himself in his makeshift music room which also doubled as his bedroom. Over the next few years, D'Anda played in bands around East L.A. and the Sunset Strip honing his chops until, one day, he was summoned to audition for the band BulletBoys. He got the gig, and the band later signed to Warner Bros. Records. D'Anda and the band released three records with Warner Bros., performed a track featured on the ''Wayne's World'' soundtrack, and toured the world with the likes of Cheap Trick, Ozzy, Bon Jovi, Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson, Living Colour, Tesla, Cinderella, Poison and Winger. BulletBoys songs and videos are still played on outlets such as: VH-1, Sirius-XM radio, Last.fm, iL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From Out Of The Skies
''From Out of the Skies'' is the ninth studio album by the American hard rock band BulletBoys. The album was released March 23, 2018 on Frontiers Records. The track "D-Evil" features a guest appearance by Jesse Hughes from Eagles of Death Metal. The album was recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Reception Vito Tanzi of Cryptic Rock rated the album 3 out of 5 stars. Marcos "Big Daddy" Garcia of Metal-Temple.com called the album "excellent", rating it an 8/10. Track listing The track listing was adopted from iTunes. All songs written and composed by Marq Torien Marq Torien (born Mark Joseph Maytorena on September 22, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is the lead singer of the hard rock act BulletBoys. He is the only member to have remained with the group since the release of their self-titled debut album ... unless noted. References {{Authority control 2018 albums BulletBoys albums Frontiers Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Adler
Steven Adler (born Michael Coletti; January 22, 1965) is an American musician. He was the drummer and co-songwriter of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s. Adler was fired from Guns N' Roses over his heroin addiction in 1990, following which he reformed his pre-Guns N' Roses band Road Crew and briefly joined BulletBoys. During the 2000s, Adler was the drummer of the band Adler's Appetite, and from 2012, he had held the same position in the band Adler. In early 2017, he declared that he has no intention to continue with the band and that the band has been dissolved, with the reason being his lack of interest in performing during poorly attended concerts. He appeared on the second (2008) and fifth (2011) seasons of the reality TV show ''Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew'', as well as on the first season of its spin-off '' Sober House'' (2009). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Guns N' Roses. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Love Of Money
"For the Love of Money" is a soul/funk song that was written and composed by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Anthony Jackson; it was recorded by Philadelphia soul group The O'Jays for the album ''Ship Ahoy.'' Produced by Gamble and Huff for Philadelphia International Records, "For the Love of Money" was issued as a single in late 1973 (see 1973 in music), with "People Keep Tellin' Me" as its B-side. The single peaked at number three on the U.S. ''Billboard'' R&B chart, and at No. 9 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart in spring 1974. Though the album version of the song was over seven minutes long, it received substantial radio airplay. The song's title comes from a well-known Bible verse, 1 Timothy 6:10: "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." (This translation is from the King James Version of the Bible.) The song was also used as the opening theme song for N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Kobra
King Kobra is an American heavy metal band founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne from 1983 to 1984. History For their first two albums, the band consisted of four relatively unknown musicians: vocalist Marcie Free, guitarist David Michael-Philips, guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist Johnny Rod. After two albums on Capitol Records—'' Ready to Strike'' (November 9, 1985) and '' Thrill of a Lifetime'' (1986)—and the independent release '' King Kobra III'' in 1988, Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes for his Blue Murder project in 1989. A new King Kobra emerged in 2010 with Carmine Appice on drums, Paul Shortino taking over vocal duties, Mick Sweda on guitar, David Henzerling (a.k.a. David Michael-Philips) on guitar, and Johnny Rod on bass. This lineup released the self-titled album '' King Kobra'' in 2011 on Frontiers Records and another album in 2013, titled '' King Kobra II''. The band went on hiatus following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. The current lineup consists of Rose, Slash, McKagan, guitarist Richard Fortus, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardists Dizzy Reed and Melissa Reese. Guns N' Roses' debut album, ''Appetite for Destruction'' (1987), reached number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 a year after its release, on the strength of the top 10 singles "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City", and "Sweet Child o' Mine", the band's only single to reach number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album has sold approximately 30 million copies worldwide, including 18 million units in the United States, making it the country's bestselling debut album and eleventh-bestselling album. Their next studio album, ''G N' R Lies'' (1988), reached numb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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