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Steelheart
Steelheart is an American glam metal band from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed in 1989. At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's members consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, lead guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and the now deceased drummer John Fowler. The current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Mike Humbert, Joe Pessia and Marten Andersson. Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled '' Steelheart'' (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1991, mainly on the strength of the single "I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was their only major hit in the US, making them a one-hit wonder. History Steelheart was initially formed as a band called Red Alert, whose members included James Ward (bass), Chris Risola (lead guitar), Jack Wilkenson (drums) and Miljenko Matijevic ('Mike', vocals). Frank DiCostanzo joined as a rhythm gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steelheart
Steelheart is an American glam metal band from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed in 1989. At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's members consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, lead guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and the now deceased drummer John Fowler. The current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Mike Humbert, Joe Pessia and Marten Andersson. Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled '' Steelheart'' (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1991, mainly on the strength of the single "I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was their only major hit in the US, making them a one-hit wonder. History Steelheart was initially formed as a band called Red Alert, whose members included James Ward (bass), Chris Risola (lead guitar), Jack Wilkenson (drums) and Miljenko Matijevic ('Mike', vocals). Frank DiCostanzo joined as a rhythm gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good 2B Alive
Steelheart is an American glam metal band from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed in 1989. At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's members consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, lead guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and the now deceased drummer John Fowler. The current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Mike Humbert, Joe Pessia and Marten Andersson. Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled ''Steelheart'' (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1991, mainly on the strength of the single "I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was their only major hit in the US, making them a one-hit wonder. History Steelheart was initially formed as a band called Red Alert, whose members included James Ward (bass), Chris Risola (lead guitar), Jack Wilkenson (drums) and Miljenko Matijevic ('Mike', vocals). Frank DiCostanzo joined as a rhythm guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wait (Steelheart Album)
Steelheart is an American glam metal band from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed in 1989. At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's members consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, lead guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and the now deceased drummer John Fowler. The current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Mike Humbert, Joe Pessia and Marten Andersson. Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled ''Steelheart'' (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1991, mainly on the strength of the single "I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was their only major hit in the US, making them a one-hit wonder. History Steelheart was initially formed as a band called Red Alert, whose members included James Ward (bass), Chris Risola (lead guitar), Jack Wilkenson (drums) and Miljenko Matijevic ('Mike', vocals). Frank DiCostanzo joined as a rhythm guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miljenko Matijevic
Miljenko Matijevic (born November 30, 1964) is a Croatian-American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Steelheart. He has a big following in South Korea and has worked on several South Korean TV series. He has also released several soundtracks for South Korean TV series. In 2010, he did a tour with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of rock band the Doors, singing the parts of the late Jim Morrison. Early life Matijevic was born in Zagreb in 1964. He lived there with his brother and grandparents until 1970 when his parents collected him from Croatia and moved with him and his brother to Scarsdale, New York. When Matijevic was 7, the family moved to Greenwich, Connecticut. Michael's brother, John, learned to play the guitar and Michael would often sing along, particularly country music, as that is what their father enjoyed. When Michael was 9 he joined the local church choir. However, the biggest change was when Michael was 11 and discovered Led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Risola
Chris Risola is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the original lead guitarist for the glam metal band Steelheart. Career Risola first started playing guitar at age 13. In high school, he studied music theory and formed numerous bands. In 1981, Risola was playing lead guitar with his band consisting of Jimmy Ward on bass and Jack Wilkinson on drums, they then started auditioning singers, eventually hiring 15-year-old Mike Matijevic. The result was the band Rampage which was soon changed to Red Alert. Steelheart In 1989, the band consisting of members Chris Risola, Ward and Matijevic added new members John Fowler on drums and Frank DiCostanzo on rhythm guitar. They were signed to MCA Records in 1990 and the name of the band was then changed to Steelheart. Risola played on the first two Steelheart albums, ''Steelheart'' and ''Tangled in Reins''. His solos focused on hard blues, rock, speed, tapping and harmonies with rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steelheart (album)
''Steelheart'' was the first full-length album by the American glam metal band Steelheart. It was released on July 10, 1990, and re-released with a new cover in 1991. It reached #40 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1991. Track listing # "Love Ain't Easy" – 3:41 (Miljenko Matijevic, James Ward) # "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" – 5:06 (Matijevic) # "Like Never Before" – 4:45 (Matijevic, Ward) # "I'll Never Let You Go" – 5:06 (Matijevic) # "Everybody Loves Eileen" – 6:20 (Matijevic, Ward) # "Sheila" – 7:40 (Ward) # "Gimme Gimme" – 5:23 (Matijevic, Ward) # "Rock'n Roll (I Just Wanna)" – 4:10 (Matijevic, Ward) # " She's Gone" – 6:35 (Matijevic) # "Down n' Dirty" – 6:42 (Matijevic, Ward) Personnel * Miljenko Matijevic - vocals * Chris Risola - lead guitar * Frank DiCostanzo - rhythm guitar * James Ward - bass guitar * John Fowler - drums Additional personnel * Zael Ahmad - background vocals * Yazid Khan - violinist * Jai Winding - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Never Let You Go
"I'll Never Let You Go" (also titled "I'll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)") is a power ballad by American glam metal band Steelheart. It was released as the second single from their 1990 self-titled debut album. It peaked at No. 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 24 on the Mainstream Rock Mainstream rock (also known as heritage rock) is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations in the United States and Canada. Format background Mainstream rock stations represent the middle ground between classic rock and active rock ... chart. It is the band's highest-charting single to date. References 1990 songs 1990 singles Steelheart songs 1990s ballads MCA Records singles Glam metal ballads {{metal-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We All Die Young
"We All Die Young" is a song by Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart, and Kenny Kanowski formerly of Steelheart. It is the first song from the 1996 album ''Wait''. The song was covered by the fictional band Steel Dragon in the 2001 film '' Rock Star'', with Miljenko Matijevic on vocals, Zakk Wylde on guitar, Jeff Pilson on bass and Jason Bonham on drums. For the movie, Matijevic performed the vocals for Mark Wahlberg Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg (born June 5, 1971), former stage name Marky Mark, is an American actor, businessman, and former rapper. He has received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, three ...'s character, Chris "Izzy" Cole. In 2007, the song was covered by melodic metal band Eden's Curse for their self-titled debut album. References 1996 songs Steelheart songs {{Steelheart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Star (2001 Film)
''Rock Star'' is a 2001 American musical film, musical comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek from a script by John Stockwell (actor), John Stockwell and starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. It tells the story of Chris "Izzy" Cole, a tribute band singer who ascended to the position of lead vocalist of his favorite band. The script was inspired by the real-life story of Tim "Ripper" Owens, singer in a Judas Priest tribute band who was chosen to replace singer Rob Halford when he left the band. After optioning the filming rights to a ''New York Times'' profile of Owens by Andrew Revkin, Warner Bros. hired Stockwell to write the script. Brad Pitt was initially signed to play the lead role but left due to creative differences, and Wahlberg was eventually hired for the part. ''Rock Star'' garnered mixed reviews from critics and was a Box-office bomb, box office flop, grossing $19 million worldwide against a production budget of $57 million. Plot In the mid-1980s, Pittsburg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Glam Metal Bands And Artists
The following list of glam metal bands and artists includes bands and artists that have been described as glam metal or its interchangeable terms, hair metal, hair bands, pop metal and lite metal by professional journalists at some stage in their career. Glam metal is a subgenre of heavy metal and is influenced by 1970s glam rock. Glam metal groups wear "flashy clothing, heavy makeup, and large, teased hair". Glam metal bands and artists A *Accept ('' Eat the Heat'' era) *Aerosmith *Alias *Alien *Autograph B *Babylon A.D. *Sebastian Bach *Bad Company (1986–1990) *Bad English *Bad4Good *Badlands *Bang Tango *Barren Cross *Beggars & Thieves *Nuno Bettencourt *Bitch (as Betsy) *Black 'n Blue *Blackfoot (''Siogo'' era) * Blonz *Bloodgood * Blue Murder *Bon Jovi * Bonham *Bride * Brighton Rock * Britny Fox *BulletBoys C *Candy Harlots *Celtic Frost ('' Cold Lake'' era) * Child's Play *Cinderella *Circus of Power *Contraband *Alice Cooper (late '80s/early '90s work) *Davi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republica
Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994. The height of their popularity spanned from 1996 to 1999. The current line-up consists of Saffron (vocals), Tim Dorney (keyboards), Johnny Male (guitar), Conor Lawrence (drums). The Republica sound was described by the band as "technopop punk rock". The band went on hiatus in 2001 and reunited in 2008. Republica are best known for the single " Ready to Go". History Former Flowered Up keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica. The Nigerian-born Saffron was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's ''Starlight Express''. She also appeared in the video for the Chesney Hawkes' hit " The One and Only" and in the video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". She was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990. Republica released the first single "Out of This World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in March 1995. In April 1996, their single " Ready to Go" became their first to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frontiers Records
Frontiers Music – formerly Frontiers Records – is an Italian record label, predominantly producing hard rock. It was founded in 1996 by Serafino Perugino and is based in Naples. History In 1996, Serafino Perugino started working in the music industry as an Italian distributor for numerous artists in the field of classic rock and earned an excellent reputation in the field. In 1998, that reputation gave him the credentials to start Frontiers Records. The first release of the new label was the double live album ''Never Say Goodbye'' by the British hard rock group Ten. In addition to the commitment of Frontiers Records to manage new artists in the genre the label has become a premier label in the classic rock nostalgia circuit with a roster that includes several well known classic rock bands and artists, such as Little River Band, Jeff Lynne, Winger, Styx, Toto, Yes, Joe Lynn Turner, Journey, Thunder, Survivor, Glenn Hughes, House of Lords, Crush 40, Hardline, Jeff Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
