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Rockin'Town Artist Bios RockinTown is the place to go for the rock 'n' roll lowdown. RockinTown celebrates all that is rock - bios, recaps of memorable moments, album and song info, and links to great rock retail. Rock is alive on RockinTown! 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z		RockinTrivia Test your knowledge RockinForum Add your comments
Rockin'Artist Bios G  Artist Prime Years  Peter Gabriel   Peter Gabriel fans heard the “So” album and sneered “sell-out.” Garbage 1995 - 1998  In '95 Garbage released their self-titled debut album which sold four million copies worldwide. The Gaslight Anthem 2008 -   The Gaslight Anthem crosses The Clash with Bruce Springsteen. Genesis 1972 - 1977  Under Peter Gabriel’s leadership, Genesis was Prog Rock to the hilt. The Get Up Kids   The Get Up Kids formed in Kansas City with Pryor, bassist Rob Pope, vocalist/guitarist Jim Suptic and drummer Nathan Shay. Amanda Ghost   EMF’s guitarist Ian Dench and Mount Rushmore’s Lucas Barton came across Amanda Ghost while she was doing the North London club circuit. Giant Drag 2005 - 2005  It’s evident from the lyrics on Hearts And Unicorns that guys messed bad with Giant Drag's Annie Hardy. Ian Gillan 1988 - 2006  Though Ian Gillan’s solo career never reached the heights of Deep Purple, or Black Sabbath for that matter, he has had long and rewarding career. Gin Blossoms 1992 - 1997  Owing more to the Byrds and Tom Petty than Heavy Metal and Punk, the Gin Blossoms were a direct contrast to the prevailing Grunge sound. Glasvegas 2008 -   Glasvegas formed in ’03. The following year they issued a double A-side single I'm Gonna Get Stabbed/Ina Lvs Rab. The Go! Team 2005 -   When Parton was developing the concept for The Go! Team he wanted to mix samples, pop/cheerleader type chants, a taste of Hip-Hop, keyboards, guitars, horns (both real and synth) and even harmonica to create a noisy sound that made an impact. Go-Gos 1981 - 1985  Starting as a L.A. Punk group, the Go-Go’s mainstreamed their sound by the time they got around to their excellent debut “Beauty and the Beat.” Godsmack 2000 -   Godsmack's Awake is a dark, thunderous Rocker. Golden Earring   The Dutch group Golden Earring was around long before “Radar Love” and they were active long after. Goo Goo Dolls 1995 - 2006  In ‘85, Buffalo natives guitarist/vocalist Johnny Rzeznik, bassist Robby Takac and drummer George Tutuska formed the Goo Goo Dolls. Good Charlotte 2000 - 2003  Good Charlotte’s debut and the “Young And The Hopeless” are exciting speed Punk adventures with all the snotty exuberance that took Blink 182 to the top. The Good, The Bad & The Queen 2007 -   The release of The Good, The Bad & The Queen's debut single, Herculean was followed by an appearance on the BBC's Electric Proms. Gov't Mule 1995 -   Though they are an Allman Brothers’ off-shoot, Gov’t Mule doesn’t tread the same ground. Chronologically, they would be classified as a ‘90s band but their touchstone is right out of the Blues drenched late ‘60s. Grand Funk Railroad   It can happen through the creative process, which is rare. Bands often spend years trying to find a successful formula and a reluctant to mess with it. Grateful Dead 1967 - 1974  At last count there are no less than 3,573,512 bootleg Grateful Dead albums. Great White   Great White were competent musicians, deeply influenced by AC/DC and Led Zeppelin but sorely lacked the creativity. Green Day 1994 -   After two good, if unexceptional, albums, Green Day nail it with “Dookie.” Guess Who 1970 - 1973  Starting in the early ‘60s as Chad Allen and the Reflections the Guess Who scored a ‘65 hit with a remake of Johnny Kidd’s “Shakin’ All Over.” Guns N' Roses 1987 - 1993  Guns N’ Roses always managed to find controversy. Guttermouth 1992 - 2001  The Hunnington Beach, CA, group Guttermouth (great name) formed in ‘89 with vocalist Mark “Mercury” Adkins, bassist Stever Rapp, drummer Captain James T. Nunn and guitarists Derek Davis and Scott Sheldon.	Rockin'Artist Bios H  Artist Prime Years  HIM 1997 -   HIM’s U.S. breakthrough album, ‘05’s Dark Light made its debut in the Top 20 of Billboard’s album chart and rode the success of the singles Rip Out The Wings Of A Butterfly and Killing Loneliness. HURT 2006 -   HURT signed with Capitol Records and released HURT Vol. 1 in ’06 and Vol. 2, led by the single, Ten Ton Brick (a Top 10 Hit on the Active Rock Radio Chart), a year later. Sammy Hagar 1980 - 1983  Sammy Hagar, the Red Rocker, first gained notoriety as the vocalist for Montrose. Halestorm 2009 -   Featuring the lead single, I Get Off, Halestorm’s self-titled debut arrived in ’09 and out of the box took possession of the #40 slot of the album chart. Bill Haley & His Comets 1955 - 1956  For a guy who’d spent his career as a third tier Country-Western performer, Bill Haley had incredible timing. Albert Hammond Jr. 2006 -   When The Strokes took a (lengthy) break in ’06, partially because Valensi had a new-born to attend to, Hammond took the opportunity to record Yours To Keep.” Hanoi Rocks 1982 - 1984  Ironically, Hanoi Rocks is most likely remembered, if remembered at all, for losing their drummer in an infamous car wreck. Emmylou Harris 1975 - 1983  A good way to get introduced to Emmylou Harris is Profile: Best Of Emmylou Harris and Profile: II. George Harrison 1971 - 1974  It was with low expectations that Harrison began recording All Things Must Pass, an obvious reference to The Beatles but also a philosophical statement. Haste The Day 2004 -   Haste The Day started as a Metalcore band and have remained faithful. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins   Anyone who comes on stage in a burning coffin is worth watching. To do that in the safe and sane ‘50s was incredible. One of Rock ’s most outrageous showmen Head Cat 2008 -   Fittingly, Head Cat's debut album, Fool’s Paradise, was recorded at a Hollywood studio called the Tiki Hut. Jeff Healey Band 1988 - 1995  Jeff Healey and his band (bassist Joe Rockman and drummer Tom Stephen) got cast in the ’89 Patrick Swayze film Road House. Heartless Bastards 2005 -   Heartless Bastards’ success rides squarely on Erika Wennerstrom, who has one of the most interesting and compelling voices in Rock. Heart 1975 - 1978  The Seattle based Heart started out as the Army with Ann Wilson (vocals) Howard Lesse (guitar/keyboards), Steve Fossen (bass), Michael Derosier (drums) and Roger Fisher (guitar). Heaven & Hell 2006 -   In ’06, Iommi, Butler and Ward hooked up with Dio again. Rather than get embroiled in a massive legal battle by attempting to operate under the Black Sabbath banner, they decided to name themselves after their first, best and most popular album together. The Heavy 2007 -   The Heavy were built around a core of vocalist Kelvin Swaby and guitarist Dan Taylor. Hellyeah 2007 -   Hellyeah shreds their debut album sounding like Pantera crossed with Mudvayne vocals. Helmet   Helmet formed in '89 led by guitarist Page Hamilton. Jimi Hendrix 1967 - 1970  Noel Redding (bass) and Mitch Mitchell (drums) were hired and The Jimi Hendrix Experience was born. Don Henley 1982 - 1986  To his credit, Henley’s solo career varies significantly from his Eagles work. And unlike his bandmates, Henley’s albums are generally consistent, entertaining efforts. Hinder 2006 -   New blood was needed to carry on the wayward decadence bound and tied to the ‘80s and that left the door ajar for Hinder. Hiss   By ’01, Hiss had developed a major local reputation which inevitably brought them to the attention of several labels. Robyn Hitchcock 1981 -   Robyn Hitchcock may be an acquired taste but he's one worth picking up. Hives 2000 -   With each outing the Hives are less manic and more accessible. The Hold Steady 2004 -   Craig Finn’s grittier take on Springsteen’s storytelling comes to the forefront on The Hold Steady's “Boys And Girls In America.” Hole 1992 - 1994  After a good debut with “Pretty On The Inside” Hole hit their peak with “Live Through This,” which was released a week before Courtney Love’s husband Kurt Cobain died. Hollies   Forming in Manchester, England in the early '60s the Hollies rode the vocal and guitar talents Graham Nash and Allan Clarke. While a solid singles success the Hollies never had a significant album and that irked Nash. Buddy Holly 1958 - 1959  All Holly did, over his twenty-two months of fame, was write and record classic Rock n' Roll that was clearly the next evolutionary step and influenced Rock's next generation and beyond. Hoobastank 2001 -   Hoobastank formed in 1995 with vocalist Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin and bassist Marku Lappalainen. Hooters 1985 - 1987  The Hooters’ debut “Nervous Night” (‘85) had the ominous, churning Rocker “All You Zombies.” Hootie & The Blowfish 1994 - 1998  When the dust settled Hootie and the Blowfish had the #3 best selling debut album of all time, behind Whitney Houston and Meatloaf’s Bat Out Of Hell. The Horrors 2007 -   To understand the Horrors and their album “Strange House,” it’s best to think of them as a hybrid of the Doors, Ramones and B-52s. Hot Hot Heat 2002 - 2006  Hot Hot Heat's EP Knock Knock Knock hit in April of '02 and was followed by their New Wave revivalist album Make Up The Breakdown. How To Destroy Angels 2010 -   How To Destroy Angels’ first single, A Drowning, was released as a digital single in May, ‘10. Howling Bells 2009 -   Howling Bells' self-titled debut was recorded and released in ’06. Both New Musical Express (NME) and Pitchfork gave it a high rating. Humble Pie 1971 - 1972  Humble Pie Rocks live. That makes “Performance – Rockin’ The Fillmore” and “King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Humble Pie” obvious choices.