Roxx Gang
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Roxx Gang is a band formed in Largo, Florida
in 1985.
They were fronted by Kevin Steele, who formed the band along with guitarist Eric Carrol. After going through several lineup changes, the band garnered record company attention in 1987 with their Love 'Em and Leave 'Em
demo. The band recorded their debut album Things You've Never Done Before
with their lineup now consisting of Steele, Jeff Taylor Blanchard (guitar), Wade Hays (guitar), Roby "Strychnine" Strine (bass), and David James Blackshire (drums). It was produced by Beau Hill and went on to sell a quarter million copies worldwide. The band broke up in 1991 due to infighting and record company issues. Steele then formed a new version of the band along with Roby Strine, with guitarist Dallas Perkins and drummer Andy James, who promptly departed within a year after the band's following died. Then drummer Tommy Weder and Toronto guitarist Stacey Blades
joined the group. Strine quit in 1994 and was replaced with Dorian Sage. The band released its first album since Things You've Never Done Before
called The Voodoo You Love
and went on to release several more albums in the late 1990s. The band also added guitarist Jeff Vitolo and Vinnie Granese to the band. After playing and touring together for years, in 1998–1999 this new lineup went on to tour and record under the name "Mojo Gurus
". In 2000 Blades Quit Roxx Gang citing musical and personal differences and moved to L.A. where he hooked up with L.A. Guns in 2003, replacing Tracii Guns.
Largo, Florida
Largo is the third largest city in Pinellas County, Florida, USA and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. Centrally located, it is the crossroads of the county. As of the 2000 census, the City had a total population of 69,371. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was...
in 1985.
They were fronted by Kevin Steele, who formed the band along with guitarist Eric Carrol. After going through several lineup changes, the band garnered record company attention in 1987 with their Love 'Em and Leave 'Em
Love 'Em and Leave 'Em
Love'Em And Leave'Em is a Roxx Gang album.-Track listing:All songs written by Kevin Steele, except where noted.# Too Cool For School# No Easy Way Out# Scratch My Back # Live Fast Die Young...
demo. The band recorded their debut album Things You've Never Done Before
Things You've Never Done Before
Things You've Never Done Before is a Roxx Gang album.-Track listing:All songs written by Kevin Steele.# Scratch My Back - 5:04# No Easy Way Out - 4:41# Race With The Devil - 4:28# Red Rose - 5:26# Live Fast Die Young - 4:06...
with their lineup now consisting of Steele, Jeff Taylor Blanchard (guitar), Wade Hays (guitar), Roby "Strychnine" Strine (bass), and David James Blackshire (drums). It was produced by Beau Hill and went on to sell a quarter million copies worldwide. The band broke up in 1991 due to infighting and record company issues. Steele then formed a new version of the band along with Roby Strine, with guitarist Dallas Perkins and drummer Andy James, who promptly departed within a year after the band's following died. Then drummer Tommy Weder and Toronto guitarist Stacey Blades
Stacey Blades
Stacey Blades is a guitarist from Calgary, Alberta, who has played with such bands as Fraidy Katt, Roxx Gang, Mojo Gurus, Supercool, Smack, L.A. Guns, and 100 Proof. He has played on the L.A. Guns albums Rips the Covers Off, Tales from the Strip, and Loud and Dangerous: Live from Hollywood...
joined the group. Strine quit in 1994 and was replaced with Dorian Sage. The band released its first album since Things You've Never Done Before
Things You've Never Done Before
Things You've Never Done Before is a Roxx Gang album.-Track listing:All songs written by Kevin Steele.# Scratch My Back - 5:04# No Easy Way Out - 4:41# Race With The Devil - 4:28# Red Rose - 5:26# Live Fast Die Young - 4:06...
called The Voodoo You Love
The Voodoo You Love
- Track listing :All songs written by Kevin Steele, except where noted.# Daddy's Farm - 3:53# Stone Dead Drunk - 4:41# Time Bomb - 4:29# Hot For Love - 5:11# Silver Train - 4:13# Can't Catch Me - 4:21# What You See - 3:16...
and went on to release several more albums in the late 1990s. The band also added guitarist Jeff Vitolo and Vinnie Granese to the band. After playing and touring together for years, in 1998–1999 this new lineup went on to tour and record under the name "Mojo Gurus
Mojo Gurus
Mojo Gurus are an American rock band that originally featured singer Kevin Steele, guitarists Stacey Blades and Jeff Vitolo, bassist Vinnie Granese, and drummer Tommy Weder, all of whom also played as Roxx Gang. Blades, Jeff Vitolo and Tommy Weder have since left the band. The guitar playing is now...
". In 2000 Blades Quit Roxx Gang citing musical and personal differences and moved to L.A. where he hooked up with L.A. Guns in 2003, replacing Tracii Guns.
Band Members
- Kevin Steele - Vocals
- Jeff Vitolo - Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
- Vinnie Granese - Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals
- Dorian Sage - Bass & Backing Vocals
- Tommy Weder - Drums
Former Members
- Eric Carrol - Guitar
- Jeff Taylor Blanchard - Guitar
- Stacey BladesStacey BladesStacey Blades is a guitarist from Calgary, Alberta, who has played with such bands as Fraidy Katt, Roxx Gang, Mojo Gurus, Supercool, Smack, L.A. Guns, and 100 Proof. He has played on the L.A. Guns albums Rips the Covers Off, Tales from the Strip, and Loud and Dangerous: Live from Hollywood...
- Guitar - Wade Hayes - Guitar
- Roby Strine - Bass
- David James Blackshire - Drums
- Dallas Perkins - Guitar
- Andy James - Drums
Discography
- Things You've Never Done BeforeThings You've Never Done BeforeThings You've Never Done Before is a Roxx Gang album.-Track listing:All songs written by Kevin Steele.# Scratch My Back - 5:04# No Easy Way Out - 4:41# Race With The Devil - 4:28# Red Rose - 5:26# Live Fast Die Young - 4:06...
(1988) - The Voodoo You LoveThe Voodoo You Love- Track listing :All songs written by Kevin Steele, except where noted.# Daddy's Farm - 3:53# Stone Dead Drunk - 4:41# Time Bomb - 4:29# Hot For Love - 5:11# Silver Train - 4:13# Can't Catch Me - 4:21# What You See - 3:16...
(1995) - Love'Em And Leave'Em (1997)
- Old, New, Borrowed, And BlueOld, New, Borrowed, and BlueOld, New, Borrowed, and Blue is a Roxx Gang album.-Track listing:All songs written by Kevin Steele, except where noted.# Down The Line - 2:39# Skin And Bones - 3:02# Dogtown - 3:20# I Wish I Was With You - 3:57# Heart Of Stone - 4:04...
(1999) - Drinkin' T.N.T. and Smokin' Dynamite (available both as a Roxx Gang album and a Mojo Gurus album) (2000)
- Bodacious Ta TasBodacious Ta TasBodacious Ta Tas is a Roxx Gang album written by Aimee Chapman.-Track listing:# Hot For Love# Daddy's Farm# Time Bomb# Mojo Guru# No Easy Way Out# Tiger Lily# Dogtown# Strawberry Wine# You Really Got A Hold On Me# Red Rose...
(2001)