Nouvelles ré éditions avec au programme Dokken, Tommy Shaw, Kerry Livgren et Speedway Boulevard :
Dokken a été formé autour de 1976, Don Dokken fait équipe avec Greg Pecka ( batterie ) et Steven R. Barry (basse) . Avant Don avait joué dans la région de Los Angeles sous le nom " Airborn " , mais a dû changer le nom du groupe car un autre groupe avait le même nom . En 1981, Don Dokken s'est envolé pour l'Allemagne pour chanter les chœurs sur l'album de Scorpions Blackout afin d'aider le chanteur du groupe Klaus Meine , qui souffrait d'une maladie vocale . Son directeur a réussi à obtenir un accord avec Carrere Records.
Breaking The Chains' est sorti, mais peu de temps après Don a rencontré George Lynch et Mick Brown , qui jouaient dans un groupe appelé Xciter à l'époque.
Avec l'ajout de Juan Croucier , Dokken avait enfin un line-up stable . Pendant ce temps aux États-Unis , Cliff Bernstein signait le groupe aux États-Unis . Le groupe a fait une tournée des arènes aux États-Unis en ouvrant pour Blue Öyster Cult en 1983.
Alors que le groupe était très populaire en Europe au cours de cette période, ils n'avaient pas encore fait des progrès commerciaux aux États-Unis .
Juan Croucier quitte Dokken en 1983 , juste avant la sortie de la vidéo Breaking The Chains pour rejoindre Ratt . Il a été remplacé par Jeff Pilson , qui les a rejoint pour filmer la vidéo ( sans avoir joué la chanson ) . L'album
Tooth and Nail sort le 13 Septembre 1984. L'album contient plusieurs chansons à succès dont "
Just Got Lucky" , " Alone Again " et " Into The Fire " , et s'est vendu à plus d'un million d'exemplaires dans le seul territoire américain , avec un pic en n ° 49 , tout en vendant encore environ un million de copies dans le monde entier .
Le 9 Novembre , 1985 le troisième album sort . Il s'est également vendu plus d'un million d'exemplaires avec les singles " I
n My Dreams " ( N ° 24 ) , " The Hunter " ( N ° 25 ) et
«It's Not Love" . [ 4 ] Pendant ce temps, Dokken a ouvert pour Judas Priest , AC / DC , Aerosmith , et Dio , entre autres.
Dokken 'Breaking The Chains' CANDY192
Track Listing: 1. Breaking The Chains 2. In The Middle 3. Felony 4. I Can't See You 5. Live To Rock (Rock To Live) 6. Nightrider 7. Seven Thunders 8. Young Girls 9. Stick To Your Guns 10. Paris Is Burning (Live).
Dokken - Breaking The Chains (music video) HQ
Dokken 'Tooth And Nail' CANDY193 /
Track Listing: 1. Without Warning 2. Tooth And Nail 3. Just Got Lucky 4. Heartless Heart 5. Don't Close Your Eyes 6. When Heaven Comes Down 7. Into The Fire 8. Bullets To Spare 9. Alone Again 10. Turn On The Action Bonus Tracks 11. Just Got Lucky (Single Edit) 12. Alone Again (Live In Japan).
Dokken- Tooth and Nail w/ Reb Beach
Dokken 'Under Lock And Key' CANDY294 /
Track Listing: 1. Unchain The Night 2. The Hunter 3. In My Dreams 4. Slippin' Away 5. Lightnin' Strikes Again 6. It's Not Love 7. Jaded Heart 8. Don't Lie To Me 9. Will The Sun Rise 10. Til The Livin' End.
Dokken - In My Dreams (music video) HD
Tommy Shaw 'Ambition' CANDY195 / The name Tommy Shaw will always be synonymous with Styx, the hugely successful American pomp rock band that notched up a series of multiplatinum albums during the 70s and early 80s. After leaving Styx in 1983 he went on to carve out a solo career, resulting in a trio of well received albums before forming supergroup Damn Yankees alongside Ted Nugent and former Night Ranger songwriter Jack Blades. 'Ambition' was Tommy's third solo album and is generally regarded as the best of the batch. Teaming up with British producer Terry Thomas, the former leader and creative heart of cult AOR band Charlie, and recorded in London, musical assistance was provided by a number of top notch session players. Originally released in 1987, it received immediate and deserved acclaim as one of the most impressive sounding records of the time. Featuring some incredible vocal performances, recorded with pinpoint accuracy and loaded with ten truly great tracks (mostly co-written with Thomas), the record is a startling example of heavy but melodic rock with lashings of power and passion. Songs such as 'Dangerous Game', 'Are You Ready For Me' and 'The Outsider' say so much more about Shaw than we ever learnt when he was a member of Styx. Lead off track, 'No Such Thing' is one of the greatest, yet largely underexposed, tracks he's ever recorded. Look out too for a stunning version of Survivor's 'Ever Since The World Began', another feather in his cap.
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition, fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology, 12 page full colour booklet, 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork, rare photos and new interview with Tommy Shaw.
Track Listing: 1. No Such Thing 2. Dangerous Game 3. The Weight Of The World 4. Ambition 5. Ever Since The World Began 6. Are You Ready For Me 7. Somewhere In The Night 8. Love You Too Much 9. The Outsider 10. Lay Them Down.
Tommy Shaw - Somewhere In the Night
Kerry Livgren 'Seeds Of Change' CANDY226 / Of all the greats to emerge from the vibrant American scene in the 70's, few could match the grandiose vision of Kansas. Rising up from relatively inauspicious beginnings in Topeka, in less than a decade they were crafting multi-platinum albums and selling out arena tours right across the States. One of its founding members, and primary songwriter, guitarist Kerry Livgren was the chief architect behind that inexorable rise to success and songs such as 'Carry On Wayward Son' and 'Dust In The Wind' became indelibly etched on the musical psyche of a generation. As the decade drew to a close, however, inevitable changes were beginning to sweep through the Kansas camp. Pieced together during snatched moments of downtime away from the 'Audio Visions' recording sessions, Livgren's first solo album 'Seeds Of Change' is a long forgotten jewel. Featuring guest appearances from most of his Kansas colleagues, as well as cameo's from the likes of Ronnie James Dio, Jethro Tull drummer Barrie Barlow and Ambrosia frontman David Pack; it not only showcased the guitarist's versatility as a songwriter, but also allowed him to push the envelope like never before. Songs blessed with striking arrangements and a surfeit of stirring hooks, 'Mask Of The Great Deceiver', 'To Live For The King' and their ilk still rank amongst Livgren's greatest contributions to the pantheon of progressive rock music!
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition, fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology, 12 page full colour booklet, 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork, rare photos and new interview with Kerry Livgren.
Track Listing: 1. Just One Way 2. Mask Of The Great Deceiver 3. How Can You Live 4. Whiskey Seed 5. To Live For The King 6. Down To The Core 7. Ground Zero.
Kerry Livgren - To Live For The King {feat. RONNIE JAMES DIO}
Speedway Boulevard 'S/T' CANDY206 / Whichever way you shake a stick at it, the lone album from studio creation Speedway Blvd is arguably one of the greatest hard rock albums that has ever been released. In a fair world this record would have gone on to sell several million copies propelling the band to international fame and fortune. As it happened, despite being signed to a major label, the record came and went in the blink of an eye with barely any acknowledgement of its existence. There's an interesting story here too. The project was initially envisioned as a studio creation by the legendary bubblegum production duo of Kasenetz and Katz. By the mid-seventies they had turned their attention to hard rock, creating in-house studio band Ram Jam and securing a massive international hit single with the track 'Black Betty'. With strong ties at Epic records the production duo gathered another cabal of New York musicians together to form Speedway Blvd. The focus was on lean and mean hard rock, with strong melodies and the killer voice of vocalist Roy Herring Jr. The unit also included future Balance bassist Dennis Feldman and Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess. Originally issued in 1980, because the album bombed it received little exposure and even less publicity. The band never played live and, in effect, never really consummated their studio gestation beyond these ten songs. Songs (all written by the band) which include the bombastic stadium rock of '(Call My Name) Rock Magic', 'Out Of The Fire' and the zeppelin influenced title track; all killer and no filler.
Special Deluxe Collector's Edition, fully remastered sound shaped from 24 BIT digital technology, 12 page full colour booklet, 3,500 word essay, enhanced artwork and rare photos.
Track Listing: 1. Speedway Boulevard 2. Chinatown 3. (I Think I Better) Hold On 4. Dog In The Distance 5. Out Of The Fire 6. Telephoto Lens 7. Prisoner Of Time 8. Money, Money 9. (Call My Name) Rock Magic 10. A Boulevard Nite.
Speedway Blvd. - Rock Magic
