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King’s X is an American hard rock / heavy metal 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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KosTeT72RUS wrote:
прекрасны!
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ClassyMusicSnob wrote:
Gonna see em live in April!
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RobotPolarBear wrote:
But they're not prog.
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deadair22 wrote:
Lol @ someone's "not prog" tag.
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SimonJoensen wrote:
I agree - Dogman is my favourite too, but where Dogman is probably their "angriest" album, Ear Candy is really beautiful rock - especially Picture always blows me away.
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restinagony wrote:
Dogman is their best IMHO
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spacemanBOSE wrote:
What's the best album? i listened only to Ear candy..
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reagan0 wrote:
Prisoner sure packs a punch.
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Coop_R wrote:
Can't believe so little people listen to them. Top song with only 74 plays a week? Whoa, people are missing out on a cool band.
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Phlunked wrote:
Dogman received heavy rotation on radio in 1994.
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StinkyBeaverOoz wrote:
Good stuff
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heedstoone wrote:
new blog: http://adrenochromemusic.wordpress.com/
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Mindcrime-III wrote:
Great bass.......
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MKVR32 wrote:
I've never understood why these guys haven't ever gotten much attention. They have all the makings of something big. It's mystifying.
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Coop_R wrote:
Just bought Dogman today, I'm really excited about it :)
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robert7 wrote:
"So you say you can't afford to live because your broke, is this a joke?" - <3
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nitram73 wrote:
Found my Dogman album hidden at the bottom of a bag the other day and rediscovered how great a band King's X is. Metal with lush vocal harmonies, just my cup of tea :-)
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unkldrtnp wrote:
metalpsalter.com reviewed "live love in london" http://www.metalpsalter.com/review_kings_x_live_love_in_london.html
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MikeySchenker wrote:
Haven't heard them in a while, but yet again I discover how fine a song like "Fine Art of Friendship" is...
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lter__Impius wrote:
YEEEEAAAAH YEEEEAAAAH YEEEEEAAAAH YEEEAAAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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King's X
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UltimateKaraoke, davedavai, rockker60 and 14 other people added King's X to their libraries. 7 hours ago
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