Year : 1985 (Perris Records Edition 2002)
Style : Glam Sleaze Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 96 mb
Bio:
Hard Knox is a glam hard rock band from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, that was formed in 1983.The band split up in 1990.A band from Tennessee emerged that would change the face of music in that area for the next several years.They were called Hard Knox, in reference to the Knoxville vicinity they hailed from, and consisted of Gene Hadley on Lead Vocals, Daniel Lusk on Guitar, Don Murray on Bass and Billy Baker on Drums. Adopting the style and sound that were prominent in Los Angeles at the time, in 1985 they released an album, “Mark Of The Rocker” that would place the band in the hearts and minds of Hard Rock and Glam Metal fans for the next 5 years. A number of songs were played in full rotation on several radio stations throughout the region and launched them into cult hero status overnight. After their breakup in 1990 the members all pursued different directions, some music related, some not, but Hard Knox left an indelible mark that is still a viable 80s Rock sound to contend with, and easily comparable to their 80s metal counterparts of that period..In the early 2000's, Perris Records re-released the Mark Of the Rocker EP, re-titled "Combat Alley." The CD also included 5 tracks from the Demos recorded for MCA records after the initial success of the Mark Of The Rocker EP. Hard Knox's lineup shifted throughout their career and at one point they had Rick Ruhl on vocals, who would later go on to lead Every Mother's Nightmare. But the songwriting core of Hard Knox always remained with the founding members, Gene Hadley, Daniel Lusk and Billy Baker. Hard Knox has issued a few albums, compilations and re-issues over the years, all of which are very rare.
Album:
Here’s one of the best 80s underground hard rock band from the US, Knoxville, Tennessee based HARD KNOX – not to be confused with other band of the same name from Utah.These rockers put out a mighty fine seven track miniLP titled ‘Mark Of The Rocker’ back in 1985.This is the Perris Records remastered re-release for the first time on CD of ‘Mark Of the Rocker‘, re-titled “Combat Alley“, also including 5 tracks from the demos recorded for MCA Records after the initial success of the miniLP. These demos were taped in LA and things look great for HARD KNOX… but being in Hollywood the guys destroyed the record deal with their well documented debauchery before the ink was dry…While in their origins HARD KNOX were a glam metal / American sleazy band, in fact many songs here are very melodic, in a style similar to White Lion (listen to the track ‘Love’s Out Of Season’ for a proof).In 1984, a band from Tennessee emerged that would change the face of rock music in that area for the next several years. They were called Hard Knox, in reference to the Knoxville vicinity they hailed from, and consisted of Gene Hadley on Lead Vocals, Daniel Lusk on Guitar, Don Murray on Bass and Billy Baker on Drums.Adopting the style and glam metal sound that were prominent in Los Angeles at the time, similar to Motley Crue, they soon changed for a more melodic hard rock vein that emerged with bands like Bon Jovi, White Lion or Poison.In 1985 they released a private miniLP, “Mark Of The Rocker” that would place the band in the hearts and minds of Tennessee Hard Rock fans for the next 5 years when they dissolved.A number of songs were played in full rotation on several radio stations throughout the region and launched them into cult hero status overnight.After a frustrated deal with MCA, HARD KNOX returned to their earlier style, more sleazy, akin early Guns N’ Roses, Faster Pussycat, and alike. They recorded several demos in this genre, and played the local circuit with success.After their breakup in 1990 the band members all pursued different directions, some music related, some not, but Hard Knox’s music became some kind of cult that is still a viable 80s Rock sound to contend with, and easily comparable to their 80s counterparts of that period.
Line Up:
Gene Hadley – Lead Vocals
Daniel Lusk – Guitar, Vocals
Don Murray – Bass, Vocals
Billy Baker – Drums
Tracklist:
01. Get Up!
02. Mark Of The Rocker
03. Love’s Out Of Season
04. Combat Alley
05. Getaway
06. Take It If You Want It
07. Love Or Money
08. You’re Gonna Love It (Demo) (Bonus Track)
09. The Kid Gets Around (Demo) (Bonus Track)
10. Nothing Ever Lasts Forever (Demo) (Bonus Track)
11. Back Out In The Heat (Demo) (Bonus Track)
12. Young And Proud (Demo) (Bonus Track)
Compiles their sole (vinyl) release Mark Of The Rocker (from 1985), plus 5 previously unreleased demos (8 to 12)
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