History:
Kix were one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. They never really got the respect they deserved, but did manage to have some minor success in the late 80's. Their great live shows (many feel their stage moves were later stolen by Poison) and sleazy AC/DC style of metal should have made them one of the biggest bands of the day, but it never happened.
  The band was formed in Hagerstown, Maryland, and were known as the Shooze and Generators before solidifying the line-up and becoming Kix. By the time they got a major label deal, the band comprised of Steve Whiteman (vocals), Ronnie Younkins (guitar), Brian Forsythe (guitar), Donnie Purnell (bass and creative leader) and Jimmy Chalfant (drums). Their debut single was "The Itch," and other early tunes such as "Sex" and "Cold Shower" were relentless and took no prisoners. Brad Divens would replace Younkins for the Cool Kids album, but Ronnie would return for the following tour.
  The release of Blow My Fuse would see the band finally get national attention. For a short while they became MTV darlings and would reach the Billboard Top 50, propelled by the success of the ballad "Don't Close Your Eyes." The next album was nowhere near as big (although just as exceptional), and half way through the supporting tour Forsythe would quit and be replaced by Jimmi K. Bones.
  By 1994 the band had lost its record label contract, and released the next album on the fledgling CMC International with Forsythe back on guitar. Pat DeMent replaced Forsythe for the tour, but it would be the bands last gigs. In early 1996 the band officially announced their break-up, and the members went their separate ways. Whiteman went on to front the heavily Kix influenced band called Funny Money while Forsythe showed up in Rhino Bucket. Occasionally the band regroups for live shows, with the exception of Purnell, to give fans another look at an incredible live show. One of the true masters of the hard rock genre, to bad they were constantly under-rated.

Links:
The Official Kix Site
The Ultimate Kix Web Site
The Original Kix Site

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