Epic 80's Song that needs recognition

[sprint]

must be some country music fans here eh! - I take mine ooole style - here's one u n d e r r a t e d dude that really got rolling in the 80s but his sound brings me back to the country artists of the 50s/60s:




oye, where'd i put me tele

check out the Marshall and Boogie on that stage! - maybe Yngwie and Megadeth closed the show.

 

[fcs101]

This is about as Country as I get. Here's one from 85.
BTW-that's Lemmy Kilmister in the video.

 

[sprint]

This is about as Country as I get. Here's one from 85.
BTW-that's Lemmy Kilmister in the video.

well - there's definitely a horse in there, so ok lets call that one country.

Speaking of Lemmy - when we first saw this vid around 80/81, and not being familiar with Motorhead, I remember looking at my buds, and all of us saying in unison: WTF!!

 

[Larz]

Shooting Star, 'Hollywood". These guys came out of the 70's, this was from 1981. Solid, interesting band-definitely underrated...

 

[fcs101]

This was pretty big in the day, 1982. Very fun song with some funky guitar riffs.

 

[Larz]

Riverdogs from the !st album, the single, "Toy Soldier" and the albums epic closer, "America." Rob Lamothe's killer voice/songs with Vivian Campbell.

 

[fcs101]

Why is it that so many actors want to try their hand at music?!? I'm thinking Don Johnson, Bruce Willis, Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, the list goes on. They're not all bad, and some are even good/great (Rick Springfield). Just seems to be a thing.

Anyway, if memory serves correctly Michael Damien was a soap opera star in the 80s and remade Rock On. He actually did a nice job. BTW-Def Leppard has their own remake (but not in the 80s--you should check it out).

 

[fcs101]

I'll be amazed if any of you good folk know of this song's existence. The year is 1989 and the group is Bonham (named for Jason, son of that Bonham). The lead singer passed away in 2008 due to an infection. Great song.

 

[unix-guy]

Riverdogs from the !st album, the single, "Toy Soldier" and the albums epic closer, "America." Rob Lamothe's killer voice/songs with Vivian Campbell.

Yes, they had some really good material. They were a favorite of mine for a while.

 

[unix-guy]

Are any of you familiar with Lååz Rockit?



They are listed as a "San Francisco" band but after actually from a little farther north and the drummer Vic came from the same circles as my band (he passed a few years ago).

 

[grandinq]

And on the prog/pop side, not a bad song on the whole album!



LOVE THIS GUITAR TONE!



I woke up one morning to this on the radio, but never heard it again, so I figured the DJ hit the wrong button (it was right before Love Will Find A Way.) But I had a good day starting out to this song:

I saw the Big Generator tour in 1987. They opened with Almost Like Love. It was a bold choice for an opener. I thought it was great but the crowd didn’t know it.

Shoot High Aim Low was one of the highlights of the live show. Such a strong song. Held up well next to the classic Yes.

 

[grandinq]

Needs more women...
Love the energy of both of these songs!

Love that guitar solo in Middle of the Road! I really love how it’s pretty extended and they didn’t cut it for MTV or radio.

 

[grandinq]

Saw some limited MTV play, but pretty sure they were a 1-hit-wonder.
Either way, great song!

Marilllon were one of those bands that only made a little splash in the US, but they were pretty big in Europe.

 

[Toopy14]

Why is it that so many actors want to try their hand at music?!?

 

[fcs101]

Ha, ha! Had (fortunately) forgotten about this little song! Thanks sooooo much for reminding me!

 

[fcs101]

Warrant is pretty much known for only two songs, this and 'Cherry Pie', both excellent, but this one is probably my fav. It never got much traction though.

 

[Toopy14]

Ha, ha! Had (fortunately) forgotten about this little song! Thanks sooooo much for reminding me!

You're lucky I didn't post a David Hasselhoff video!

 

[Sharka]

The sound of '82, truly a band that needs recognition. One of my favorite live jams, no crazy shred, just an honest rock vibe...




They had the stupidest logo (mascot), but overall a solid band that captured the spirit of rock n' roll. I'm surprised no one mentioned them.

 

[unix-guy]

Why is it that so many actors want to try their hand at music?!? I'm thinking Don Johnson, Bruce Willis, Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, the list goes on. They're not all bad, and some are even good/great (Rick Springfield). Just seems to be a thing.

Anyway, if memory serves correctly Michael Damien was a soap opera star in the 80s and remade Rock On. He actually did a nice job. BTW-Def Leppard has their own remake (but not in the 80s--you should check it out).

Many of them were musicians/singers before being actors, or simultaneously.

Just because they're known for one thing doesn't mean they don't have aspirations musically, and may have started into acting after becoming musicians.

I am pretty sure Rick Springfield was "discovered" as an actor while he performing in a band.

 

[NeoSound]

Always been in my top few bands.