In 1976, hair-bands like Bon Jovi and Poison were still growing out their long, silky tresses in preparation for the '80s. Meanwhile, another band was in the midst of creating an entire genre of rock.
The series dips into the irony that for many hair metal bands, their biggest successes ... existed before the ’80s eruption (see: KISS’ “Beth” from 1976). “I wrote that in a mini ...
Ah! Hair metal! Many who were around for its ’80s golden years can’t let go, which is why those bands, which were obliterated when Nirvana dropped Nevermind in ...
A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.