Year : 1985-1989 (FnA Records Edition 2026)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 125 mb
Bio:
Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, Kid Curry featuring Michael Kramer (drums), Chris Curry (vocals), Eddie Wilde (guitar), Rick Hansen (bass), and Rich Hall (keys) was built from the ground up as an arena-level act. Within a year of forming, the band had already made a significant impact on the Sunset Strip, securing two billboards on Sunset Boulevard, a presence in Tower Records, and recording sessions at the legendary Clover Studios, known for work associated with Bruce Springsteen’s production team.The band’s rise accelerated when their independently produced music video landed on MTV, climbing to #1 on Sunday nights.With encouragement from the network, Kid Curry entered MTV’s Basement Tapes competition and won generating national buzz and industry attention.
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FnA Records has unearthed lost recordings from Kid Curry, which are now available via the album Fire & Ice. Kid Curry predated KK Wilde that was formed by two Kid Curry members, Chris Curry (lead vocals) and Eddie Wilde (guitar).A long-lost chapter of 1980s arena rock history is finally coming to light. Kid Curry, the Hollywood-based band once poised for major-label stardom, will officially release their unreleased debut recordings, nicknamed The Epic Tapes but released as Fire and Ice, through FnA Records.Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, Kid Curry featuring Michael Kramer (drums), Chris Curry (vocals), Eddie Wilde (guitar), Rick Hansen (bass), and Rich Hall (keys) was built from the ground up as an arena-level act. Within a year of forming, the band had already made a significant impact on the Sunset Strip, securing two billboards on Sunset Boulevard, a presence in Tower Records, and recording sessions at the legendary Clover Studios, known for work associated with Bruce Springsteen’s production team.The band’s rise accelerated when their independently produced music video landed on MTV, climbing to #1 on Sunday nights. With encouragement from the network, Kid Curry entered MTV’s Basement Tapes competition and won generating national buzz and industry attention.That momentum led to management by Noel Monk, the legendary figure behind Van Halen’s rise. Monk, already familiar with Chris Curry from earlier years, quickly secured the band a deal with Premier Talent Agency, the world’s largest booking agency at the time. Kid Curry began touring nationally, opening for major acts while also headlining their own shows, positioning themselves as one of the most promising emerging rock bands of the era.“From the first time I saw Kid Curry, I didn’t see a club band - I saw an arena band,” said Noel Monk.“They had the sound, the look, and most importantly, the attitude. You can’t teach that.They were built to play in front of 20,000 people a night.What separated Kid Curry from everyone else on the Strip was simple - they were already thinking bigger than the room they were in,” Monk continued. “Most bands were trying to get signed.These guys were already performing like they’d been signed for years.Under the guidance of Epic Records executive Dave Novak, the band entered the studio to record what was intended to be their debut major-label release. Despite completing the record, the project was never officially released, and the band ultimately disbanded - leaving behind a collection of recordings that became the stuff of legend.“There are bands that hope to get there, and then there are bands that are already there before anyone else realizes it,” Monk added.“Kid Curry was already there.”Unbeknownst to many, drummer Michael Kramer, who also served as an engineer and co-producer, preserved the original multitrack recordings, videos, and archival materials at his Sherman Oaks residence for decades.“Mike is the reason this music still exists,” says Chris Curry. “He had the foresight to save everything.When we revisited the tapes, it was clear this band was the real deal. We were built for arenas.”Nearly 40 years later, those recordings have been restored and compiled into The Epic Tapes, offering fans and historians an authentic look at a band that stood on the brink of major success.The release not only showcases the band’s powerful sound and songwriting but also serves as a time capsule of a defining era in rock music complete with unreleased studio tracks and rare visual footage that confirms Kid Curry’s status as a true arena-caliber act.The Epic Tapes will be available on all major streaming platforms, with additional archival video content expected to follow.The end of the Epic situation abruptly hit us while on tour so we did one huge show in San Diego and after that show I told the band that we had lost our way in the madness of Kid Curry. Our manager, Noel Monk sat the band down and said that the record would not be coming out. Lead vocalist, Chris Curry said to the band “Know this guys – Kid Curry was built as an arena band. We did MTV – we toured the world – and now we have a record that is just sitting there cause an executive at Epic is fucking us around!”Chris knew that the band had lost that force and energy that made it tick. “I felt I needed to build quickly upon the momentum we had going… Kid Curry was just starting to blow up…We (Kid Curry) needed to start afresh and in 3 weeks time, KK Wilde was born!” Chris Curry. (Kris Kurry).FnA Records is elated to have this hidden gem (Kid Curry – Fire and Ice) on our roster. Perhaps one of our best releases by a non-major label band, this album says it all… big hooks, bigger choruses, and a sound straight out of the mid 80’s that will speak to any rock, pop, AOR enthusiast.The album is silver pressed. Also available are Fan Pack’s autographed by some of the members of Kid Curry.Do yourself a favor…while picking up this gem by Kid Curry, also pick up the two KK Wilde albums (Rock n Roll & Cocaine Cowboy) available at FnA Records as well. See what the hype was all about after the demise of Kid Curry.Date of release 10.5.2026.
Line-Up:
Chris Curry - Vocals
Eddie Wilde - Guitar
Rick Hansen - Bass
Michael Kramer - Drums
Rich Hall - Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. Fire & Ice
02. Turned and Walked Away
03. Diamond In the Rough
04. Running Wild and Free
05. Young Blooded Rebel
06. Caught In The Game
07. Are You Ready
08. CIA
09. Desert Hearts
10. Head For The Border
11. I Don’t Want Your Love
12. In America (MTV Song)
13. Paralyzed (Bonus Track)
14. Heartbeat Angel (Bonus Track)
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