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Originally calling themselves The Shooze and eventually changing their name to the Generators (and, for a couple of weeks, The Baltimore Cocks) before ultimately settling on KIX, Baltimore’s favorite hard rock band garnered quite a reputation for themselves as one of Maryland’s most exciting live cover bands prior to signing to Atlantic Records in 1981. Led by frontman Steve Whiteman and creative mastermind/bassist Donnie Purnell, the band is rounded out by drummer Jimmy Chalfant and guitarists Ronnie Younkins (nicknamed 10/10) and Brian “Damage” Forsythe. Hitting the club circuit six nights a week for three straight years resulted in the band cultivating a huge local fan base and led to a contract with the Time Warner affiliate. Releasing their self-titled debut in 1981, KIX featured live favorites like “Atomic Bombs,” the glorious “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah,” and “The Kid.” To support the release, the quintet set out to hit every club up and down the East Coast.

Their 1983 follow-up, Cool Kids, showcased a slightly more commercial side of the band. Spearheaded by the single “Body Talk,” rumors ran rampant that the song was written to appease the band’s label, who, eager to capture some steam at radio, also forced the band into shooting a horrendous video for the song which featured the band commiserating with ladies in full-on workout garb. Other songs like “Restless Blood” and “Mighty Mouth” fared a little better.
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  • littlepunkqueen

    Don't Close Your Eyes!! <3<3

    Thursday afternoon
  • The_Space_Ace

    My favourite band. Cold Blood is awesome song!

    18 days ago
  • Mitziewd

    Awesome!

    last month
  • FightTheDevil

    an underrated and very good band with a special awesome sound

    last month
  • knight_88

    Underrated band. [2]

    March 2012
  • nitehawk868

    Awesome tune!!!!

    March 2012
  • Re-Kramer

    I've got a KIXomania and I ain't gonna stop it!

    December 2011
  • CaCoffiny

    we are listening man

    December 2011
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