Formed 1985, U.S.A.
Albums:
1988
Things You've Never Done Before
1995
The Voodoo You Love
1997
Love 'Em And Leave "Em
1999
Mojo Gurus
1999
Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
2000
Drinkin' T.N.T And Smokin' Dynamite
2001
Bodacious Ta Tas: The Best Of Roxx Gang
History:
Roxx Gang was an excellent (or inept, depending on who you talk to) sleaze metal
band fronted and guided by front man and band visionary Kevin Steele. The group
managed some fringe success with their debut album, but like so many in their genre, they
were pushed aside with the changing of musical tastes.
Formed in Florida by Kevin Steele and guitarist Eric Carrol
in 1985, the Roxx Gang went through several line-up changes in their formative
years. Many demos were recorded and shopped around, however it would be 1987's
Love 'Em And Leave 'Em (officially released some ten years after) that got record
company attention. With the band now consisting of Steele, Jeff Taylor
(guitar), Wade Hays (guitar), Roby "Strychnine" Strine (bass) and
David James Blackshire (drums) they set out on recording the debut album,
Things You've Never Done Before. Produced by Beau Hill, the album went on
to sell a quarter of a million copies worldwide thanks to singles such as "Scratch My
Back" and "No Easy Way Out".
The good times were short-lived however, as the band disintegrated in 1991
due to infighting and record company shuffles. Steele was left alone, so he
formed a new version of the band with Stacey Blades (guitar), Dorian Sage
(bass) and Tommy Weder (drums) and released The Voodoo You Love. Of course,
by the time this follow-up was released, few people seemed to care about the exceptional
glam rock of the 80's.
The band decided to change direction with the release of Mojo Gurus,
adding Jeff Vitolo on guitar and Vinnie Granese on bass, for a sound that
alienated some of the hard-core fans. Drinkin' T.N.T And Smokin' Dynamite was a
return to the classic Roxx Gang sound, but it seems as if Steele is slowly
moving away from his roots and spending more time with the experimental Mojo Gurus.
Links:
The Official Roxx Gang Page
The Gurus Den: The Roxx Gang/Mojo Gurus Web Site
The Official Mojo Gurus Page
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