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Extreme is a “funk metal” band consisting of singer/guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt, singer/lyricist Gary Cherone, bassist/singer Pat Badger and drummer Kevin Figueiredo. The band first formed in 1985 in Boston with then drummer Paul Geary (who later got replaced by drum god Mike Mangini) until the band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus that ended up lasting more than 10 years (1996-2006). The band’s influences range from the progressive hard rock and elaborate multi-vocals parts of Queen, the energy of Aerosmith and Van Halen, as well as Beatlesque pop and a Led Zeppelin organic feeling. Consequently, Extreme’s music is never easy to classify; it’s not just heavy metal, hard rock, or pop —their albums cover all of that territory with a sweeping ambition and a social consciousness to match. Although a hard rock band, it was the Everly Brothers-style acoustic ballad, “More Than Words,” that crossed them over into the mainstream — it hit number one and the follow-up single, the acoustic-based pop rocker “Hole Hearted,” hit number four.
They released two albums in the hey day of glam metal but recieved diminished attention from the mainstream following the grunge explosion following the release of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” in 1991. Despite this, they released two more albums before the hiatus.
They released two albums in the hey day of glam metal but recieved diminished attention from the mainstream following the grunge explosion following the release of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” in 1991. Despite this, they released two more albums before the hiatus.
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Extreme II: Pornograffitti
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Play With Me
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Hole Hearted
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Get The Funk Out
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Decadence Dance
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Rest In Peace
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When I'm President
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Li'l Jack Horny
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He-Man Woman Hater
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It ('s a Monster)
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Pornograffitti
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Money (In God We Trust)
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When I First Kissed You
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Song for Love
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Shoutbox
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Gmorq wrote:
They were on break and maybe funky rock isn't so popular? But I think they are still quite popular but not huge stars.
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NunoQ wrote:
why this band is not popular?
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demolitionstorm wrote:
Decadence Dance <3
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shdd wrote:
more than words..
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David_g12 wrote:
more than words...
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ELYDI wrote:
i love love love it their music is amazing :)
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beingjanewayne wrote:
I was 11 years old, when I bought "Pornograffitti" - my mom found it in my room, saw the titel and freaked out! I made her listen to "More Than Words" and so I was allowed to keep it :)
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lelus_pedziwiat wrote:
listen to Extreme more and more!
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
strange band
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THAY22SPILLER wrote:
muiiiito bom!!!!!!!
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PabloW92 wrote:
Cynical and There Is No God
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felipefantin wrote:
More Than Woooooords.
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JoannaSka wrote:
Nuno is very talented, he's the best <3 love Nuno
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Homersaurus wrote:
Try listening to Cupid's Dead MOST UNDERRATED Extreme song. Listen to the drums! Listen to the guitar...!! phuck!!
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cezarasouza wrote:
Happy birthday, Nuno!
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WarheadX2 wrote:
Nuno is unique \m/
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SamuelEllmer wrote:
HAIR METAL! lololol, but yeah, cool band.
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delilah_rocks wrote:
Nuno <3 [2]
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MichelleMarsh wrote:
Nuno <3
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MrUnknown69 wrote:
dude extreme jammed with queen, thats badass and i also have the tribute dvd
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New Tour Dates Added- Baltimore, New Haven...
20 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/extreme
We look forward to seeing you all this summer! Couple new dates added... Baltimore, New Haven.... Sun 7/12 Amarillo, TX Midnight RodeoMon 7/13 San Antonio,TX Scout BarTue 7/14 Odes. …
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neuroglitch tagged Extreme with american and hair metal. Friday afternoon
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