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Kix (band)
Kix (stylized as KIX) was an American hard rock band formed in 1976, that achieved popularity during the 1980s. The band's classic lineup consisted of Donnie Purnell (bass, keyboards, backing vocals, primary songwriter, co-leader), Ronnie "10/10" Younkins (guitar), Brian "Damage" Forsythe (guitar), Steve Whiteman (lead vocals, co-leader), and Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant (drums, backing vocals). Kix covered Aerosmith, April Wine, Led Zeppelin, and others before signing with Atlantic Records in 1981. After peaking in the late 1980s, band members continued to record and tour until their disbandment in 2023.
Some journalists consider Kix to be among the greatest glam metal acts of all time.
Brian "Damage" Forsythe's originally played drums then later guitar. His first band was Vanilla Grass as drummer; this band morphed into different things, and around late 1975 he left school to tour the south with two musician friends. The band Atlas Ram (featuring Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant) stole Brian Forsythe's rhythm guitarist, breaking up his band.
The very first lineup of what became KIX permanently formed in Hagerstown, Maryland and featured Donnie Purnell (from the band Jaxx), Tee, Tunes, and Donnie Spence, and very briefly used the name KIX, but soon went by the name Tee and Tunes. In December 1976, Ronnie "10/10" Younkins joined Donnie Purnell and the rest. Tee and Tunes soon left as they were commuting from Pittsburgh. Younkins soon had a chance encounter with Brian "Damage" Forsythe (who had auditioned for a cover band that Younkins had recently left), who he already knew.
Drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant (who had previously played with Donnie Purnell in "Fire and Rain", "Starship", and "Jaxx") joined in 1979, completing what would become the band's classic lineup. Later, they had a stint using the name The Generators, before eventually reverting back to KIX. The band got a contract with Time Warner affiliate Atlantic Records.
Also in 1981, they released their self-titled debut album, Kix, which featured favorites from their live shows like "Atomic Bombs," "The Itch," and "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah." With a unique ad-lib performance by lead vocalist Whiteman, the latter became one of the band's most popular concert songs. Another track, "Love at First Sight," also became a concert favorite. The album established the tongue-in-cheek rock and roll style of Kix.
Their 1983 follow-up, Cool Kids, showcased a more commercial side of the band[according to whom?] and included three cover songs. Spearheaded by the single "Body Talk", a cover of a 1981 Nick Gilder song, rumors circulated that the song was covered to appease the band's label, who was eager to capture radio airplay. Other songs like "Restless Blood" and "Mighty Mouth" fared a little better. This album was also the only Kix record to feature guitarist Brad Divens, who replaced Younkins for what would ultimately be a brief departure.[citation needed]
Eager to recapture the harder rock vibe of their earlier work, and with Younkins having returned to the lineup, Kix partnered with then Ratt and future Warrant producer Beau Hill and hit songwriter Bob Halligan Jr., releasing Midnite Dynamite in 1985. The album spawned two singles: "Midnite Dynamite" reached No. 18, followed by "Cold Shower," which reached No. 23, both on the Hot Mainstream Rock chart. Other notable tracks receiving airplay included "Sex" and "Bang Bang (Balls of Fire)".[citation needed]
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Kix (band)
Kix (stylized as KIX) was an American hard rock band formed in 1976, that achieved popularity during the 1980s. The band's classic lineup consisted of Donnie Purnell (bass, keyboards, backing vocals, primary songwriter, co-leader), Ronnie "10/10" Younkins (guitar), Brian "Damage" Forsythe (guitar), Steve Whiteman (lead vocals, co-leader), and Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant (drums, backing vocals). Kix covered Aerosmith, April Wine, Led Zeppelin, and others before signing with Atlantic Records in 1981. After peaking in the late 1980s, band members continued to record and tour until their disbandment in 2023.
Some journalists consider Kix to be among the greatest glam metal acts of all time.
Brian "Damage" Forsythe's originally played drums then later guitar. His first band was Vanilla Grass as drummer; this band morphed into different things, and around late 1975 he left school to tour the south with two musician friends. The band Atlas Ram (featuring Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant) stole Brian Forsythe's rhythm guitarist, breaking up his band.
The very first lineup of what became KIX permanently formed in Hagerstown, Maryland and featured Donnie Purnell (from the band Jaxx), Tee, Tunes, and Donnie Spence, and very briefly used the name KIX, but soon went by the name Tee and Tunes. In December 1976, Ronnie "10/10" Younkins joined Donnie Purnell and the rest. Tee and Tunes soon left as they were commuting from Pittsburgh. Younkins soon had a chance encounter with Brian "Damage" Forsythe (who had auditioned for a cover band that Younkins had recently left), who he already knew.
Drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant (who had previously played with Donnie Purnell in "Fire and Rain", "Starship", and "Jaxx") joined in 1979, completing what would become the band's classic lineup. Later, they had a stint using the name The Generators, before eventually reverting back to KIX. The band got a contract with Time Warner affiliate Atlantic Records.
Also in 1981, they released their self-titled debut album, Kix, which featured favorites from their live shows like "Atomic Bombs," "The Itch," and "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah." With a unique ad-lib performance by lead vocalist Whiteman, the latter became one of the band's most popular concert songs. Another track, "Love at First Sight," also became a concert favorite. The album established the tongue-in-cheek rock and roll style of Kix.
Their 1983 follow-up, Cool Kids, showcased a more commercial side of the band[according to whom?] and included three cover songs. Spearheaded by the single "Body Talk", a cover of a 1981 Nick Gilder song, rumors circulated that the song was covered to appease the band's label, who was eager to capture radio airplay. Other songs like "Restless Blood" and "Mighty Mouth" fared a little better. This album was also the only Kix record to feature guitarist Brad Divens, who replaced Younkins for what would ultimately be a brief departure.[citation needed]
Eager to recapture the harder rock vibe of their earlier work, and with Younkins having returned to the lineup, Kix partnered with then Ratt and future Warrant producer Beau Hill and hit songwriter Bob Halligan Jr., releasing Midnite Dynamite in 1985. The album spawned two singles: "Midnite Dynamite" reached No. 18, followed by "Cold Shower," which reached No. 23, both on the Hot Mainstream Rock chart. Other notable tracks receiving airplay included "Sex" and "Bang Bang (Balls of Fire)".[citation needed]
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