Wicked began in 2012 in Utica, NY when two brothers, Chad Michael “The Queen of Hearts” and Danny Doll “The Ace of Spades,” set out to capture the steamy emotion and the explosive power of 1970’s Rock & Roll. Scotty V followed suit as the “Jack of Diamonds” and the band began to cultivate their songwriting. They combined the bombast and larger-than-life energy of KISS, the alien seduction of Ziggy Stardust, and the gutsy machismo and vocal harmonies of Starz. From these elements and under the influence of intense heat and pressure, Wicked crystallized into the pure essence of Rock N Roll. Wicked found their wildcard with “The Joker,” GG (Gunnar), and the boys immediately slammed their heavy, leather heels onto the stage. The Wicked boys, with 100,000 watts of personality, exude the attitudes of Las Vegas, Hollywood and NYC.
Wicked electrified thousands of fans at the 2013 Rocklahoma Music Festival with Guns N’ Roses, Twisted Sister, Motorheard, Halestorm, Seether, Cheap Trick and many more. They have also brought their high-voltage live show to cities all over the East Coast and Mid-West, including New York City, playing with acts suck as Spread Eagle, Survivor, Crashdïet and others. Wicked released and supported a special-edition vinyl record called “Life Alive.” Going against the grain of the music industry we know today, the record was recorded 101% live to give their fans hope that Rock N Roll can once again be raw, exciting and authentic to the core of what live Rock N Roll started as. In a day and age of great arena acts disappearing, Wicked is poised and ready to fill the glamorous heels of our influences and become the Rock N Roll Superheroes our world needs today. The band’s fun high-energy songs and captivating live performances will continue to unite fans under the flag of “101% Rock & Roll!”
Madam X was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1981 by the Petrucci sisters, Roxy and Maxine, who had previously played in an all-female group called Pantagruel. They recruited bass guitarist Chris Doliber and vocalist Bret Kaiser, and the band relocated to New York. They were signed to Jet Records by Don Arden and released their debut album “We Reserve The Right” in 1984, produced by Rick Derringer. The above video is from the single “High in High School”.
Kaiser later left the band and was unsuccessfully replaced by British singer John Ward. More songs were recorded but remained unreleased as the band were dropped by Jet. Ward then left the band and was replaced by unknown Canadian vocalist Sebastian Bach. Roxy Petrucci also left, joining Vixen, and was replaced by Mark “Bam-Bam” McConnell. Despite touring with a flamboyant stage show, the group disintegrated in 1988 with Bach leaving to join Skid Row, and McConnell joining Carrera. Madam X continued briefly as a trio with Shawn Duncan replacing McConnell, but when Doliber left to form his own band, Madam X disbanded.
In 1991, the Petrucci sisters reformed Madam X with vocalist Lenita Erickson; this line-up was later renamed Hell’s Belles with Irene Wohlman on bass guitar, but soon disbanded.
Roxy Petrucci later reformed Vixen. After leaving Madam X, Bret Kaiser formed his own band (Kaiser) with his brother, and today he performs with his own Band ’56 with a Debut CD titled “Steppin” Kaiser also performs as an Elvis Presley tribute artist. McConnell died on May 24, 2012.
Madam X reunited at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 7, 2014.
KISS performing Black Diamond in The Midnight Special TV show, during the Hotter Than Hell tour. Check out Peter destroying his drums at the end. Enjoy !!! Video Rating: 4 / 5
Watch the official video for the Damn Yankees’ “High Enough,” a 90’s rock ballad that rose to No. 3 on U.S. Hot 100 chart. The band’s songs appeared on sever… Video Rating: 4 / 5
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