Artist: Jetboy
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
Make Some More Noise
Year: 1999
Tracks: 14
Lost and Found
Year: 1999
Tracks: 11
Day in the Glamourous Life
Year: 1999
Tracks: 17
Feel the Shake
Year: 1990
Tracks: 10
Damned Nation
Year: 1990
Tracks: 11
Although they were often considered Mötley Crüe/Poison disciples, Los Angeles '80s glam rockers Jetboy contained a former member of the group that may get been responsible for for the whole musical movement in the number 1 plaza -- previous Hanoi Rocks bassist Sam Yaffa. Joining Yaffa were Mickey Finn (vocals), Fernie Rod (guitar), Billy Rowe (guitar), and Ron Tostenson (drums), and while they never hit the big time like the said pretty boy outfits, the quintette enjoyed exposure on MTV's Headbanger's Ball program, resulting in some regional success. Their first gear two albums, 1988's Feel the Shake and 1990's Damned Nation (both on MCA), were issued during glam's tip, just with the growth of the Seattle movement, Jetboy and their like took a backseat to such back-to-basics rockers as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. During the late '90s, respective collections of rarities and highlights were released, including Day in the Unglamorous Life, Make Some More Noise, and Lost & Found. For lovers of '80s glam/pop-metal, Jetboy english hawthorn be unmatchable of the genre's best-kept secrets.
