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{{Short description|American hard rock band}} |
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{{Infobox musical artist |
{{Infobox musical artist |
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| name = Bang Tango |
| name = Bang Tango |
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| image = Bang Tango 2017.jpg |
| image = Bang Tango 2017.jpg |
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| caption = Bang Tango performing in 2017 |
| caption = Bang Tango performing in 2017 |
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| origin |
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| genre = [[Hard rock]] |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hard rock]]|[[funk rock]]|[[glam metal]]}} |
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| years_active = 1988–1995, 1996–1999, |
| years_active = 1988–1995, 1996–1999, 2002–present |
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| label = World of Hurt (1989)<br>[[MCA Records|MCA]] (1989–1993)<br>[[Music for Nations]] (1993–1995)<br>[[Shrapnel Records|Shrapnel]] (2003–2005)<br>Perris (2005–2010) |
| label = World of Hurt (1989)<br />[[MCA Records|MCA]] (1989–1993)<br />[[Music for Nations]] (1993–1995)<br />[[Shrapnel Records|Shrapnel]] (2003–2005)<br />Perris (2005–2010) |
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist| |
| associated_acts = {{flatlist| |
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*[[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]] |
*[[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]] |
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*Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes |
*Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes |
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*Mona Lisa Overdrive |
*Mona Lisa Overdrive |
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}} |
}} |
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| website = |
| website = {{URL|bangtango.net}} |
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| current_members = Joe Lesté<br> |
| current_members = Joe Lesté<br />Kyle Kyle<br />[[Rowan Robertson]]<br />Jason Walker<br />Jeff Tortora |
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'''Bang Tango''' is an |
'''Bang Tango''' is an American [[hard rock]] band. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1988 and was signed to [[MCA Records]] the same year. |
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==History== |
== History == |
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=== Formation (1988) === |
=== Formation (1988) === |
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Initially the band was founded by guitarist Mark Knight and bassist Kyle Kyle in 1988.<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=49}}</ref> Knight wanted a second guitarist and recruited Kyle Stevens. At the suggestion of [[Rough Cutt]]'s [[Amir Derakh]], vocalist Joe |
Initially the band was founded by guitarist Mark Knight and bassist Kyle Kyle in 1988.<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=49}}</ref> Knight wanted a second guitarist and recruited Kyle Stevens. At the suggestion of [[Rough Cutt]]'s [[Amir Derakh]], vocalist Joe Lesté joined the band as its frontman which led to Lesté's childhood friend, Tigg Ketler, completing the five piece line up as Bang Tango's drummer.<ref name="LarkinHR" /> |
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The band then began to play shows and gained a following on the [[Sunset Strip]] scene in [[Hollywood]], packing all the popular clubs and venues at the time, which led to a bidding war with many major labels. Bang Tango were then signed to [[MCA Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR"/> |
The band then began to play shows and gained a following on the [[Sunset Strip]] scene in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], packing all the popular clubs and venues at the time, which led to a bidding war with many major labels. Bang Tango were then signed to [[MCA Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR" /> |
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=== ''Psycho Café'' ( |
=== ''Psycho Café'' (1989–1990) === |
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Their first release — the ''Live Injection'' EP — came out in early 1989, in advance of their [[Howard Benson]]-produced debut album, ''[[Psycho Café]]'',<ref name="LarkinHR"/> which reached number 58 on the [[Billboard 200|Billboard]] top 200 chart. The music video for the single "Someone Like You" was a popular staple on early 1990s [[MTV]] programming such as ''[[Dial MTV]]'' and ''[[Headbangers Ball]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} A video was also made for the single "Breaking Up a Heart of Stone". The band toured extensively during this period with [[Cheap Trick]], [[L.A. Guns]], [[Ratt]], and [[BulletBoys]]. |
Their first release — the ''Live Injection'' EP — came out in early 1989, in advance of their [[Howard Benson]]-produced debut album, ''[[Psycho Café]]'',<ref name="LarkinHR" /> which reached number 58 on the [[Billboard 200|Billboard]] top 200 chart. The music video for the single "Someone Like You" was a popular staple on early 1990s [[MTV]] programming such as ''[[Dial MTV]]'' and ''[[Headbangers Ball]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} A video was also made for the single "Breaking Up a Heart of Stone". The band toured extensively during this period with [[Cheap Trick]], [[L.A. Guns]], [[Ratt]], and [[BulletBoys]]. |
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=== ''Dancin' |
=== ''Dancin' on Coals'' (1991–1992) === |
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Their second album, the [[John Jansen (record producer)|John Jansen]]-produced ''Dancin' on Coals'' (1991), failed to match the success of their debut.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> A music video was shot for the single "Untied and True" and the album peaked on the Billboard Top 200 at number 113. The band then released a second live EP, ''[[Ain't No Jive...Live!]]'' in 1992. |
Their second album, the [[John Jansen (record producer)|John Jansen]]-produced ''[[Dancin' on Coals]]'' (1991), failed to match the success of their debut.<ref name="LarkinHR" /> A music video was shot for the single "Untied and True" and the album peaked on the Billboard Top 200 at number 113. The band then released a second live EP, ''[[Ain't No Jive...Live!]]'' in 1992. |
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=== ''Love After Death'' ( |
=== ''Love After Death'' (1993–1995) === |
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In 1993, after '' |
In 1993, after ''Dancin' on Coals'' proved to be not the success [[MCA Records|MCA]] had hoped for, the band's label still honored Bang Tango's record contract with a third LP. Hoping to recapture the success of their first album, the band decided to re-team with ''Psycho Café'' producer Howard Benson for ''Love After Death''. The album ended up being shelved by MCA, due to the label feeling a return would not be possible with how much was already invested monetarily for the recording.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} After recording was complete, guitarist Kyle Stevens made the decision to leave the band. The album saw a release in the UK and Japan through the [[Music for Nations|Music For Nations]] label.<ref name="LarkinHR" /> Though to this day the band still perform songs from this album during their live set, ''Love After Death'' has yet to see a release in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bang-tango-mn0000146478|title=Bang Tango {{!}} Biography, Albums, Streaming Links {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=March 3, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Citation|last=Drew Fortier|title=Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie (2015)|date=October 29, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8vX4qUuy9I|access-date=March 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/280620/bang-tango/biography|title=Bang Tango|website=Billboard.com|access-date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> |
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=== Breakup (1996–2002) === |
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The break up of the original line up of Bang Tango occurred in 1995 after returning from a European tour in support of ''Love After Death''. |
The break up of the original line up of Bang Tango occurred in 1995 after returning from a European tour in support of ''Love After Death''. |
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Frontman Joe |
Frontman Joe Lesté and bassist Kyle Kyle then reformed the band in 1996 with a revolving door of musicians. |
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In 1997, |
In 1997, Lesté and Kyle Kyle formed the [[alternative rock]] band Eating Crow as a side project. Though no recordings were ever officially released and only a handful of shows were played, the song ''So Abused'' was featured in the [[Wes Craven]] film [[Wishmaster (film)|Wishmaster]] but not released on its soundtrack. With the band being a side project of then current members of Bang Tango, ''So Abused'' was featured heavily in Bang Tango's live set list in the late 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sleazeroxx.com/eating-crow-song-so-abused-from-bang-tango-documentary-released/|title=Eating Crow song "So Abused" from Bang Tango documentary released – Sleaze Roxx|website=sleazeroxx.com|date=January 25, 2016|language=en-CA|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> |
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In 1998 the band released the live album, simply titled ''Live''. |
In 1998 the band released the live album, simply titled ''Live''. |
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In 1999 the band released ''Greatest Tricks'', which was a compilation of the band's most well known songs re-recorded with Bang Tango's current line up at the time. |
In 1999 the band released ''Greatest Tricks'', which was a compilation of the band's most well known songs re-recorded with Bang Tango's current line up at the time. |
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The Joe |
The Joe Lesté and Kyle Kyle version of the band continued to tour under the Bang Tango name until dissipating 1999.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Frontman Joe |
Frontman Joe Lesté went on to sign a record deal with [[Warner Bros.]] and form the hard rock band [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]] in 2001. |
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=== Reformation ( |
=== Reformation (2002–present) === |
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In |
In 2002, Joe Lesté once again reformed the band, this time as its sole original member, and released the ''Ready to Go'' album. |
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One reunion show with all original members of Bang Tango occurred in 2006. The whole show can be viewed on YouTube but is mislabeled as being from 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=[[YouTube]]|title=Bang Tango Live 2015 Original Line up|date=2015 |
One reunion show with all original members of Bang Tango occurred in 2006. The whole show can be viewed on YouTube but is mislabeled as being from 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=[[YouTube]]|title=Bang Tango Live 2015 Original Line up|date=April 26, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdRtmiyUFIU|access-date=March 3, 2018}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> |
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2006 saw the release of the ''From The Hip'' album and 2011 saw the release of ''Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt''.<ref name=":0" /> |
2006 saw the release of the ''From The Hip'' album and 2011 saw the release of ''Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt''.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In 2010, the original |
In 2010, the original lineup minus frontman Joe Lesté reformed with a different vocalist and performed two shows as Bang Tango Redux.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-bang-tango-members-reunite-join-forces-with-new-singer|title=Former BANG TANGO Members Reunite, Join Forces With New Singer|date=May 24, 2010|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 15, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Bang Tango recruited former [[Dio (band)|Dio]] guitarist [[Rowan Robertson]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-dio-guitarist-rowan-robertson-joins-bang-tango/|title=Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Joins BANG TANGO|date=2014 |
In 2014, Bang Tango recruited former [[Dio (band)|Dio]] guitarist [[Rowan Robertson]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-dio-guitarist-rowan-robertson-joins-bang-tango/|title=Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Joins BANG TANGO|date=July 17, 2014|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 3, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Shortly after completing and screening [[Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie]], director [[Drew Fortier]] went on to join Bang Tango as their second guitarist in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bravewords.com/news/bang-tango-moviemaker-joins-band-as-second-guitarist|title=BANG TANGO Moviemaker Joins Band As Second Guitarist|website=Bravewords.com|access-date=2018 |
Shortly after completing and screening [[Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie]], director [[Drew Fortier]] went on to join Bang Tango as their second guitarist in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bravewords.com/news/bang-tango-moviemaker-joins-band-as-second-guitarist|title=BANG TANGO Moviemaker Joins Band As Second Guitarist|website=Bravewords.com|access-date=March 3, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Bang Tango has reportedly been working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bang-tango-working-on-new-material/|title=Bang Tango Working On New Material|date=2012 |
Bang Tango has reportedly been working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bang-tango-working-on-new-material/|title=Bang Tango Working On New Material|date=November 10, 2012|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=May 26, 2016}}</ref> |
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=== Reunion with original lineup (2019- |
=== Reunion with original lineup (2019-2021) === |
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[[File:Bang Tango Band @ the Chance in Poughkeepsie NY 2019.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Bang Tango in 2021]] |
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In November 2019, it was announced that the original Bang Tango line up consisting of Joe Leste, Mark Knight, Kyle Kyle, Kyle Stevens, and Tigg Ketler would be reuniting to tour in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bang-tangos-original-lineup-to-reunite-for-select-shows-in-2020/|title=BANG TANGO's Original Lineup To Reunite For Select Shows In 2020|date=2019 |
In November 2019, it was announced that the original Bang Tango line up consisting of Joe Leste, Mark Knight, Kyle Kyle, Kyle Stevens, and Tigg Ketler would be reuniting to tour in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bang-tangos-original-lineup-to-reunite-for-select-shows-in-2020/|title=BANG TANGO's Original Lineup To Reunite For Select Shows In 2020|date=November 14, 2019|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=November 15, 2019}}</ref> |
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=== Other projects === |
=== Other projects === |
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Original Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight went on to form Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes which features appearances from former Bang Tango bandmates Tigg Ketler and Kyle Stevens.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bravewords.com/news/original-bang-tango-guitarist-mark-knight-the-unsung-heroes-announce-new-album-dont-kill-the-cat|title=Original BANG TANGO Guitarist MARK KNIGHT & THE UNSUNG HEROES Announce New Album, |
Original Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight went on to form Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes which features appearances from former Bang Tango bandmates Tigg Ketler and Kyle Stevens.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bravewords.com/news/original-bang-tango-guitarist-mark-knight-the-unsung-heroes-announce-new-album-dont-kill-the-cat|title=Original BANG TANGO Guitarist MARK KNIGHT & THE UNSUNG HEROES Announce New Album, Don't Kill The Cat|website=Bravewords.com|access-date=June 1, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Original Bang Tango bassist Kyle Kyle went on to form Mona Lisa Overdrive.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Mona+Lisa+Overdrive/+wiki|title=Mona Lisa Overdrive biography |website=Last.fm|language=en|access-date=2018 |
Original Bang Tango bassist Kyle Kyle went on to form Mona Lisa Overdrive.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Mona+Lisa+Overdrive/+wiki|title=Mona Lisa Overdrive biography |website=Last.fm|language=en|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref> |
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== Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie == |
== ''Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie'' == |
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{{Main|Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie}} |
{{Main|Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie}} |
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In June 2011, the band had met [[Drew Fortier]], for whom they offered to shoot a studio documentary while they recorded their then new record ''Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt''. This project was then expanded upon, once Fortier had been put in contact with previous members of the band, as well as its founding members. Over the course of four years Fortier turned the project into a feature-length documentary titled [[Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie]]. The film features interviews with all original members of the band as well as most of the players who have performed in the band since its inception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.legendaryrockinterviews.com/2015/05/28/movie-review-attack-of-life-the-bang-tango-movie-a-drew-fortier-film-2/|title=Movie Review |
In June 2011, the band had met [[Drew Fortier]], for whom they offered to shoot a studio documentary while they recorded their then new record ''Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt''. This project was then expanded upon, once Fortier had been put in contact with previous members of the band, as well as its founding members. Over the course of four years Fortier turned the project into a feature-length documentary titled [[Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie]]. The film features interviews with all original members of the band as well as most of the players who have performed in the band since its inception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.legendaryrockinterviews.com/2015/05/28/movie-review-attack-of-life-the-bang-tango-movie-a-drew-fortier-film-2/|title=Movie Review – Attack Of Life – The Bang Tango Movie – A Drew Fortier Film {{!}} Legendary Rock Interviews|date=May 28, 2015|work=Legendary Rock Interviews|access-date=May 24, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The film had very positive reviews from various music websites and publications with the general feeling being that despite its low budget, the film still manages to get its point across in an unbiased, artistic, and engaging manner while being able to appeal to not only fans of the band or genre, but to anyone not familiar with Bang Tango.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.iconvsicon.com/2016/03/07/attack-of-life-drew-fortier-on-bringing-the-bang-tango-movie-to-life/|title=ATTACK OF LIFE: Drew Fortier On Bringing The Bang Tango Movie To Life!|date=2016 |
The film had very positive reviews from various music websites and publications with the general feeling being that despite its low budget, the film still manages to get its point across in an unbiased, artistic, and engaging manner while being able to appeal to not only fans of the band or genre, but to anyone not familiar with Bang Tango.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.iconvsicon.com/2016/03/07/attack-of-life-drew-fortier-on-bringing-the-bang-tango-movie-to-life/|title=ATTACK OF LIFE: Drew Fortier On Bringing The Bang Tango Movie To Life!|date=March 7, 2016|work=Icon vs. Icon|access-date=May 24, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The film has never been given an official release, aside from Fortier himself releasing it on YouTube for free, which he stated was because of song clearing issues regarding Bang Tango's music back |
The film has never been given an official release, aside from Fortier himself releasing it on YouTube for free, which he stated was because of song clearing issues regarding Bang Tango's music back catalog with UMG. |
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==Accolades and legacy== |
== Accolades and legacy == |
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Bang Tango's ''Psycho Cafe''' landed at No. 37 for [[Rolling Stone |
Bang Tango's ''Psycho Cafe''' landed at No. 37 for [[Rolling Stone]]'s ''50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time'' list.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-greatest-hair-metal-albums-of-all-time-20151013/bang-tango-psycho-cafe-1989-20151012|title=50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=February 26, 2018}}</ref> |
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Bang Tango were placed at No. 36 for [[VH1 |
Bang Tango were placed at No. 36 for [[VH1]]'s ''The Hair Metal 100'', a list ranking the top 100 [[hair metal]] bands of the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/208944/the-hair-metal-100-part-4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926003159/http://www.vh1.com/news/208944/the-hair-metal-100-part-4/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2015|title=The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 4|work=VH1 News|access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> |
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''Someone Like You'' was featured at number 9 in [[LA Weekly]]'s ''The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal'' Era list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/greatest-hair-metal-one-hit-wonders-8816772|title=The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal Era|last=Wake|first=Matt|date=2017 |
''Someone Like You'' was featured at number 9 in [[LA Weekly]]'s ''The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal'' Era list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/greatest-hair-metal-one-hit-wonders-8816772|title=The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal Era|last=Wake|first=Matt|date=November 7, 2017|work=L.A. Weekly|access-date=May 22, 2018}}</ref> |
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[[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Stone Sour]] frontman [[Corey Taylor]] listed Bang Tango's ''Someone Like You'' as a part of his ''Ultimate 80s Rock Mixtape'' list featured on [[Teamrock]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-05-07/corey-taylor-s-ultimate-80s-rock-mixtape|title=Corey Taylor's Ultimate 80s Rock Mixtape|work=Team Rock|access-date= |
[[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Stone Sour]] frontman [[Corey Taylor]] listed Bang Tango's ''Someone Like You'' as a part of his ''Ultimate 80s Rock Mixtape'' list featured on [[Teamrock]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-05-07/corey-taylor-s-ultimate-80s-rock-mixtape|title=Corey Taylor's Ultimate 80s Rock Mixtape|work=Team Rock|access-date=May 22, 2018|language=en}}</ref> |
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LA Weekly named the former line up of Bang Tango as number 4 on their ''10 Best Hair Metal Shows of 2017'' list for their performance at ''Backyard Bash at the Rainbow'' which also featured [[Enuff Z'Nuff]], [[Dokken]], and [[Bow Wow Wow]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/10-of-the-best-hair-metal-shows-of-2017-8986161|title=10 of the Best Hair Metal Shows of 2017|last=Callwood|first=Brett|date= |
LA Weekly named the former line up of Bang Tango as number 4 on their ''10 Best Hair Metal Shows of 2017'' list for their performance at ''Backyard Bash at the Rainbow'' which also featured [[Enuff Z'Nuff]], [[Dokken]], and [[Bow Wow Wow]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/10-of-the-best-hair-metal-shows-of-2017-8986161|title=10 of the Best Hair Metal Shows of 2017|last=Callwood|first=Brett|date=December 29, 2017|work=L.A. Weekly|access-date=May 22, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Members== |
== Members == |
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===Current=== |
=== Current === |
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* Joe Lesté – |
* Joe Lesté – lead vocals (1988–1995; 1996–1999; 2002-present) |
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* Kyle Kyle – |
* Kyle Kyle – bass (1988–1995; 1996–1999; 2019–present) |
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* Jason Walker – guitar (2022–present) |
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* [[Rowan Robertson]] – guitar (2014–2018; 2022–present) |
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* Tigg Ketler - [[drums]] (1988-1995; 2019-present) |
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* Jeff Tortora – drums (2022–present) |
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===Former=== |
=== Former === |
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(This is a partial list. It does not include all of the members who have toured with the band.) |
(This is a partial list. It does not include all of the members who have toured with the band.) |
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====Drums==== |
==== Drums ==== |
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* Rob Jones ( |
* Rob Jones (1996–1997) |
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* [[Ray Luzier]] (1997) |
* [[Ray Luzier]] (1997) |
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* Michael Licata ( |
* Michael Licata (1997–1998) |
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* Danny Parker (1998) |
* Danny Parker (1998) |
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* Walter Earl (1999) |
* Walter Earl (1999) |
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* Bobby "Tango" Gibb (2003) |
* Bobby "Tango" Gibb (2003) |
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* [[Glen Sobel]] (2003) |
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* Jason Hugie (2005) |
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* Troy Patrick Farrell (2009) |
* Troy Patrick Farrell (2009) |
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* Trent Anderson ( |
* Trent Anderson (2009–2013) |
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* Timmy Russell ( |
* Timmy Russell (2004–2009; 2013–2019) |
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* Tigg Ketler (1988–1995; 2019–2021) |
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====Guitar==== |
==== Guitar ==== |
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* Mark Knight (1988–1995; 2019–2021) |
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* Kyle Stevens (1988–1993; 2019–2021) |
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* Matt Price (1993) |
* Matt Price (1993) |
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* Mark Tremalgia ( |
* Mark Tremalgia (1993–1999) |
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* Dan Aon ( |
* Dan Aon (1996–1997) |
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* Mattie B ( |
* Mattie B (1998–1999) |
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* Anthony Focx ( |
* Anthony Focx (2003–2004; 2008–2009; 2009–2010) |
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* Michael Thomas (2003; 2005; |
* Michael Thomas (2003; 2005; 2007–2008) |
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* Ryan Seelbach ( |
* Ryan Seelbach (2007–2008) |
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* [[Dave Henzerling]] (2008) |
* [[Dave Henzerling]] (2008) |
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* Mark Simpson ( |
* Mark Simpson (2005–2007) |
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* [[Alex Grossi]] ( |
* [[Alex Grossi]] (2003–2005; 2008–2010) |
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* Scott LaFlamme ( |
* Scott LaFlamme (2010–2014) |
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* [[Rowan Robertson]] (2014–2018) |
* [[Rowan Robertson]] (2014–2018) |
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* [[Drew Fortier]] (2015–2017) |
* [[Drew Fortier]] (2015–2017) |
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* Steve Favela ( |
* Steve Favela (2018–2019) |
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====Bass guitar==== |
==== Bass guitar ==== |
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* Brian Saunders (2003) |
* Brian Saunders (2003) |
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* Curtis Roach (born Chris Roach) ( |
* Curtis Roach (born Chris Roach) (2003–2005) |
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* Mike Howells (2005) |
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* Jamie Zimlin (2005) |
* Jamie Zimlin (2005) |
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* Lance Eric ( |
* Lance Eric (2006–2019) |
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==Discography== |
== Discography == |
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===Studio albums=== |
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Bang Tango | |
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![]() Bang Tango performing in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 1988–1995, 1996–1999, 2002–present |
Labels | World of Hurt (1989) MCA (1989–1993) Music for Nations (1993–1995) Shrapnel (2003–2005) Perris (2005–2010) |
Mitglieder | Joe Lesté Kyle Kyle Rowan Robertson Jason Walker Jeff Tortora |
Website | bangtango |
Bang Tango is an American hard rock band. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1988 and was signed to MCA Records the same year.
History
[edit]Formation (1988)
[edit]Initially the band was founded by guitarist Mark Knight and bassist Kyle Kyle in 1988.[1] Knight wanted a second guitarist and recruited Kyle Stevens. At the suggestion of Rough Cutt's Amir Derakh, vocalist Joe Lesté joined the band as its frontman which led to Lesté's childhood friend, Tigg Ketler, completing the five piece line up as Bang Tango's drummer.[1]
The band then began to play shows and gained a following on the Sunset Strip scene in Hollywood, packing all the popular clubs and venues at the time, which led to a bidding war with many major labels. Bang Tango were then signed to MCA Records.[1]
Psycho Café (1989–1990)
[edit]Their first release — the Live Injection EP — came out in early 1989, in advance of their Howard Benson-produced debut album, Psycho Café,[1] which reached number 58 on the Billboard top 200 chart. The music video for the single "Someone Like You" was a popular staple on early 1990s MTV programming such as Dial MTV and Headbangers Ball.[citation needed] A video was also made for the single "Breaking Up a Heart of Stone". The band toured extensively during this period with Cheap Trick, L.A. Guns, Ratt, and BulletBoys.
Dancin' on Coals (1991–1992)
[edit]Their second album, the John Jansen-produced Dancin' on Coals (1991), failed to match the success of their debut.[1] A music video was shot for the single "Untied and True" and the album peaked on the Billboard Top 200 at number 113. The band then released a second live EP, Ain't No Jive...Live! in 1992.
Love After Death (1993–1995)
[edit]In 1993, after Dancin' on Coals proved to be not the success MCA had hoped for, the band's label still honored Bang Tango's record contract with a third LP. Hoping to recapture the success of their first album, the band decided to re-team with Psycho Café producer Howard Benson for Love After Death. The album ended up being shelved by MCA, due to the label feeling a return would not be possible with how much was already invested monetarily for the recording.[citation needed] After recording was complete, guitarist Kyle Stevens made the decision to leave the band. The album saw a release in the UK and Japan through the Music For Nations label.[1] Though to this day the band still perform songs from this album during their live set, Love After Death has yet to see a release in the U.S.[2][3][4]
Breakup (1996–2002)
[edit]The break up of the original line up of Bang Tango occurred in 1995 after returning from a European tour in support of Love After Death.
Frontman Joe Lesté and bassist Kyle Kyle then reformed the band in 1996 with a revolving door of musicians.
In 1997, Lesté and Kyle Kyle formed the alternative rock band Eating Crow as a side project. Though no recordings were ever officially released and only a handful of shows were played, the song So Abused was featured in the Wes Craven film Wishmaster but not released on its soundtrack. With the band being a side project of then current members of Bang Tango, So Abused was featured heavily in Bang Tango's live set list in the late 1990s.[5]
In 1998 the band released the live album, simply titled Live.
In 1999 the band released Greatest Tricks, which was a compilation of the band's most well known songs re-recorded with Bang Tango's current line up at the time.
The Joe Lesté and Kyle Kyle version of the band continued to tour under the Bang Tango name until dissipating 1999.[3]
Frontman Joe Lesté went on to sign a record deal with Warner Bros. and form the hard rock band Beautiful Creatures in 2001.
Reformation (2002–present)
[edit]In 2002, Joe Lesté once again reformed the band, this time as its sole original member, and released the Ready to Go album.
One reunion show with all original members of Bang Tango occurred in 2006. The whole show can be viewed on YouTube but is mislabeled as being from 2015.[6]
2006 saw the release of the From The Hip album and 2011 saw the release of Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt.[3]
In 2010, the original lineup minus frontman Joe Lesté reformed with a different vocalist and performed two shows as Bang Tango Redux.[7]
In 2014, Bang Tango recruited former Dio guitarist Rowan Robertson.[8]
Shortly after completing and screening Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie, director Drew Fortier went on to join Bang Tango as their second guitarist in 2015.[9]
Bang Tango has reportedly been working on a new album.[10]
Reunion with original lineup (2019-2021)
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Bang_Tango_Band_%40_the_Chance_in_Poughkeepsie_NY_2019.jpg/260px-Bang_Tango_Band_%40_the_Chance_in_Poughkeepsie_NY_2019.jpg)
In November 2019, it was announced that the original Bang Tango line up consisting of Joe Leste, Mark Knight, Kyle Kyle, Kyle Stevens, and Tigg Ketler would be reuniting to tour in 2020.[11]
Other projects
[edit]Original Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight went on to form Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes which features appearances from former Bang Tango bandmates Tigg Ketler and Kyle Stevens.[12]
Original Bang Tango bassist Kyle Kyle went on to form Mona Lisa Overdrive.[13]
Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie
[edit]In June 2011, the band had met Drew Fortier, for whom they offered to shoot a studio documentary while they recorded their then new record Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt. This project was then expanded upon, once Fortier had been put in contact with previous members of the band, as well as its founding members. Over the course of four years Fortier turned the project into a feature-length documentary titled Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie. The film features interviews with all original members of the band as well as most of the players who have performed in the band since its inception.[14]
The film had very positive reviews from various music websites and publications with the general feeling being that despite its low budget, the film still manages to get its point across in an unbiased, artistic, and engaging manner while being able to appeal to not only fans of the band or genre, but to anyone not familiar with Bang Tango.[15]
The film has never been given an official release, aside from Fortier himself releasing it on YouTube for free, which he stated was because of song clearing issues regarding Bang Tango's music back catalog with UMG.
Accolades and legacy
[edit]Bang Tango's Psycho Cafe' landed at No. 37 for Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time list.[16]
Bang Tango were placed at No. 36 for VH1's The Hair Metal 100, a list ranking the top 100 hair metal bands of the 1980s.[17]
Someone Like You was featured at number 9 in LA Weekly's The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal Era list.[18]
Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor listed Bang Tango's Someone Like You as a part of his Ultimate 80s Rock Mixtape list featured on Teamrock.[19]
LA Weekly named the former line up of Bang Tango as number 4 on their 10 Best Hair Metal Shows of 2017 list for their performance at Backyard Bash at the Rainbow which also featured Enuff Z'Nuff, Dokken, and Bow Wow Wow.[20]
Mitglieder
[edit]Current
[edit]- Joe Lesté – lead vocals (1988–1995; 1996–1999; 2002-present)
- Kyle Kyle – bass (1988–1995; 1996–1999; 2019–present)
- Jason Walker – guitar (2022–present)
- Rowan Robertson – guitar (2014–2018; 2022–present)
- Jeff Tortora – drums (2022–present)
Former
[edit](This is a partial list. It does not include all of the members who have toured with the band.)
Drums
[edit]- Rob Jones (1996–1997)
- Ray Luzier (1997)
- Michael Licata (1997–1998)
- Danny Parker (1998)
- Walter Earl (1999)
- Bobby "Tango" Gibb (2003)
- Matt Starr (born Matt Franklin) (2003–2005)
- Troy Patrick Farrell (2009)
- Trent Anderson (2009–2013)
- Timmy Russell (2004–2009; 2013–2019)
- Tigg Ketler (1988–1995; 2019–2021)
Guitar
[edit]- Mark Knight (1988–1995; 2019–2021)
- Kyle Stevens (1988–1993; 2019–2021)
- Matt Price (1993)
- Mark Tremalgia (1993–1999)
- Dan Aon (1996–1997)
- Mattie B (1998–1999)
- Anthony Focx (2003–2004; 2008–2009; 2009–2010)
- Michael Thomas (2003; 2005; 2007–2008)
- Ryan Seelbach (2007–2008)
- Dave Henzerling (2008)
- Mark Simpson (2005–2007)
- Alex Grossi (2003–2005; 2008–2010)
- Scott LaFlamme (2010–2014)
- Rowan Robertson (2014–2018)
- Drew Fortier (2015–2017)
- Steve Favela (2018–2019)
Bass guitar
[edit]- Brian Saunders (2003)
- Curtis Roach (born Chris Roach) (2003–2005)
- Jamie Zimlin (2005)
- Lance Eric (2006–2019)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Year | Titel | Label | US Billboard peak |
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1989 | Psycho Café | MCA | 58 |
1991 | Dancin' on Coals | 113 | |
1994 | Love After Death | Music for Nations | - |
September 14, 2004 | Ready to Go | Shrapnel | - |
May 9, 2006 | From the Hip | Perris | - |
September 27, 2011 | Pistol Whipped in the Bible Belt | 78 Productions | - |
Live and compilation albums
[edit]Year | Titel | Label | US Billboard peak |
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1989 | Live Injection (live) | World of Hurt | - |
1992 | Ain't No Jive...Live! (live) | MCA | - |
November 10, 1998 | Live (live) | Cleopatra | - |
May 25, 1999 | Untied & Live (live) | Import | - |
November 23, 1999 | Greatest Tricks (compilation) | Cleopatra | - |
August 24, 2004 | The Ultimate Bang Tango: Rockers and Thieves (compilation) | Lemon | - |
April 16, 2019 | Rock and Roll Est. 1988 (compilation) | Deadline | - |
Singles
[edit]Year | Titel | US | UK |
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1989 | "Attack of Life" | - | - |
"Someone Like You" | - | - | |
"Breaking Up a Heart of Stone" | - | - | |
1990 | "Love Injection" | - | - |
"Dancing on Coals" | - | - | |
1991 | "Soul to Soul" | - | - |
"Midnight Struck" | - | - | |
"Untied and True" | - | - |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 49. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
- ^ "Bang Tango | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c Drew Fortier (October 29, 2015), Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie (2015), retrieved March 3, 2018
- ^ "Bang Tango". Billboard.com. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "Eating Crow song "So Abused" from Bang Tango documentary released – Sleaze Roxx". sleazeroxx.com. January 25, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Bang Tango Live 2015 Original Line up". YouTube. April 26, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2018.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Former BANG TANGO Members Reunite, Join Forces With New Singer". Blabbermouth.net. May 24, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ "Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Joins BANG TANGO". Blabbermouth.net. July 17, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ "BANG TANGO Moviemaker Joins Band As Second Guitarist". Bravewords.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ "Bang Tango Working On New Material". Blabbermouth.net. November 10, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- ^ "BANG TANGO's Original Lineup To Reunite For Select Shows In 2020". Blabbermouth.net. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Original BANG TANGO Guitarist MARK KNIGHT & THE UNSUNG HEROES Announce New Album, Don't Kill The Cat". Bravewords.com. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ "Mona Lisa Overdrive biography". Last.fm. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ "Movie Review – Attack Of Life – The Bang Tango Movie – A Drew Fortier Film | Legendary Rock Interviews". Legendary Rock Interviews. May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "ATTACK OF LIFE: Drew Fortier On Bringing The Bang Tango Movie To Life!". Icon vs. Icon. March 7, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 4". VH1 News. Archived from the original on September 26, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ Wake, Matt (November 7, 2017). "The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal Era". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Corey Taylor's Ultimate 80s Rock Mixtape". Team Rock. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ Callwood, Brett (December 29, 2017). "10 of the Best Hair Metal Shows of 2017". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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