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King’s X is an American progressive rock band noted for its spiritual lyrics and sophisticated musical styles which include, but are not limited to, blues, progressive rock, grunge and psychedelic.
The group traces its beginnings to 1980, when Doug Pinnick and Jerry Gaskill, who had previously met while recording and touring with Phil Keaggy and touring with the band Petra, recruited Ty Tabor to join them. Calling themselves The Edge, the group extensively performed on the Springfield, Missouri bar and club circuit. The band specialized in Top 40 covers. By 1983, the name of the band had changed to Sneak Preview and they started to record original material. Sneak Preview released a self-titled LP with all original material in 1984.
The group relocated to Houston, Texas with the promise of a recording contract, but the deal fell through. However, it was there that the group met Sam Taylor, then vice president of ZZ Top’s production company. Taylor quickly became the group’s mentor and convinced them to change their name to King’s X. Taylor was instrumental in helping the group secure a contract with Megaforce Records in 1987. Taylor would soon become the group’s manager, producer and mentor, and was declared to be the fourth member of the group (according to some).
The group traces its beginnings to 1980, when Doug Pinnick and Jerry Gaskill, who had previously met while recording and touring with Phil Keaggy and touring with the band Petra, recruited Ty Tabor to join them. Calling themselves The Edge, the group extensively performed on the Springfield, Missouri bar and club circuit. The band specialized in Top 40 covers. By 1983, the name of the band had changed to Sneak Preview and they started to record original material. Sneak Preview released a self-titled LP with all original material in 1984.
The group relocated to Houston, Texas with the promise of a recording contract, but the deal fell through. However, it was there that the group met Sam Taylor, then vice president of ZZ Top’s production company. Taylor quickly became the group’s mentor and convinced them to change their name to King’s X. Taylor was instrumental in helping the group secure a contract with Megaforce Records in 1987. Taylor would soon become the group’s manager, producer and mentor, and was declared to be the fourth member of the group (according to some).
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theworkhorse wrote:
These guys are awesome. I actually played little league with Jerry's son in Houston. Shortly after meeting him, my dad and I got hooked on their music. Tabor is a riff-machine and Doug Pinnick's vocals are fantastic. Great harmonies, great writing... still rockin.
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JaseJ wrote:
King's X fans should check out Molken Music for live CDs and DVDs, demos of classic albums and other merchandise. "Tales From the Empire" is a double CD featuring a classic KX show recorded in Cleveland back in June 1992, while "Gretchen Goes to London" is a DVD featuring material from their 1990 appearance at the Astoria. InsideOut Music are also due to release a live DVD of the band's 2009 Electric Ballroom show sometime in the new year. Away from the band, expect a new solo album from Ty Tabor as a follow-up to 2008's Balance, while DUG Pinnick is set to unleash new Supershine material and fronts a new band - Anti Nigger Machine. Check out the King's X group for more info.
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AnnetFantom wrote:
I LOVE YOU like your group . music u are the best!
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dtismajesty wrote:
I agree, going with Porcupine Tree should expose them to new audiences, it's how I found out about them! I don't really see the prog rock in this much, but that doesn't mean it's not great!
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umbralnergal wrote:
classic
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KingsXno1 wrote:
My favorite band of all time! Driving rock with something to say!
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aj_mackay wrote:
Been a fan since "Out of the Silent Planet", and I also saw them on the "Gretchen" tour, way back in 1989. Like retroschooler, it stands out as one of the best concerts I ever saw, in a venue that held about 300 people. Amazing band, amazing sound. They should have been HUGE......
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Bitchstomper wrote:
king's x and pothead, two awesome bands, underrated, but great!
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LordInfadula wrote:
My favorite rock band
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Gashliast wrote:
It's just mind-boggling how such a great band only has ~30,000 listeners =(
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Retroschooler wrote:
I'm another person who lists King's X as my favorite band of all time. I'll never forget seeing them in 1989 at the Cubby Bear Lounge in Chicago on the Gretchen tour. I've been to many, many concerts over the years and this was easily my favorite concert of all time. They played every song from "Out of the Silent Planet" and "Gretchen Goes To Nebraska" except for "Send A Message" which they didn't play no matter how times I yelled it from the crowd. :-) It was amazing to hear them live in such a small, intimate venue. Later on I saw them open for AC/DC as well as headlining their own tours with opening acts such as The Galactic Cowboys and Eric Gales Band but it was that first concert in 89 that sticks out in my memory the most. It's hard to believe that was 20 years ago! Their timeless music has been so interwoven with my life these past 20 years it's impossible to imaging life without them. They're simply one of the greatest, most under appreciated rock bands of all time.
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chrisandclay wrote:
KX is my favorite all-time band. Saw them in Atlanta this year and put some vids up on YouTube. My band Chris + Clay has a track inspired by them - http://www.last.fm/music/Chris%2B%252B%2BClay/remEMBER/The+Creek
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WiJoCo wrote:
Should get the earlier stuff for people to preview though, they'll be blown away by Gretchen and Faith Hope Love. [2]
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WiJoCo wrote:
That they are, Metalbewley, and I usually try not to overuse the "u" word around here, because so many do. This band is definatley underrated.
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Metalbewley wrote:
This band is SOOO underrated
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BlackSession323 wrote:
amazing show last night in Hartford
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canicalavera wrote:
Cigarettes !!
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porcelain_tree wrote:
Wonderful band. I'm so happy that PT is featuring them on the TO and Montreal shows. I won't be there, but how I wish ...
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xXSymbiotic wrote:
Holy fuck, these guys are so great. Listening to them for the first time, and I love 'em. Seeing them with Porcupine Tree will be great!!
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Rosinski wrote:
Saw them yesterday in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Critically underrated band. However good they are in the studio, they are even better live. Go see 'em, and GO TELL SOMEBODY!
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