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1. Kix
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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