They never got big beyond the three blocks around Gazzarri’s [an infamous nightclub on Sunset Strip], but they were also pioneers on the scene: Blackie Lawless, Izzy Stradlin, Fred Coury and even Nikki Sixx himself all passed through the ranks. Despite the employment history of its principals, the group eschewed gothic themes and textures on their self-titled debut, embracing instead the bluesy swagger of Led Zeppelin and Montrose. Glam metal bands continued their run of commercial success in 1987 with Mötley Crüe releasing Girls, Girls, Girls, White Lion releasing Pride, and Def Leppard releasing Hysteria producing a hard rock record of seven hit singles.

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D. Bukszpan, The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal (New York City, NY: Barnes and Noble, 2003), ISBN 0-7607-4218-9, p. The Swedish band Europe released the anthemic album The Final Countdown which reached the top ten in several countries, including the U. But when it comes to partying and a legitimate license to carry on rockin’‘til the break of dawn, there isn't much better than a good glam metal night. From the Bay Area, Sea Hags should have been the golden challengers if they hadn’t been even more self-destructive than their glorious peers. Gilbert's tapped intro to the psychedelic "Green Tinted Sixties Mind" is nothing short of hypnotic, while "CDFF — Lucky This Time" would not sound out of place on a Foreigner greatest hits collection.

Helium-lunged frontman Don Dokken sounds haunting at every turn, while guitarist George Lynch commands some of the best hard-rock riffs of the Eighties. These bands were known for their catchy songs and outrageous stage antics, which helped them sell millions of records.

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Popularized by bands such as Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Poison, glam metal is noted for its glamour and theatricality, which can include elaborate costumes and makeup. But the "funked up fairytale" surrounding that megahit was a grooving, swaggering lost-innocence story full of unease about the planetary ("Pornograffiti,""When I'm President") and the personal ("Li'l Jack Horny,""It('s A Monster)"). On the sillier side, "School of Hard Knocks" (which rhymes with "rock your socks off") presages the guitar riff of the Beastie Boys'"(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party! Drummer Steven Adler was fired in 1990, guitarist Izzy Stradlin left in late 1991 after recording Use Your Illusion I and II with the band.

But Stick It to Ya, released in January of 1990, grabbed hold of the final moments and wrung every last multiplatinum drop from them.