Badlands - A long, lost gem!

[DarkOne]

Saraya had two albums. The first was, I think, self titled. They broke out with the song "Love had taken its toll" from that album. The second, "When the Blackbird Sings", is full of hits. I liken them to a bit harder rocking Pat Benetar.

Steve in Philly

Oh, and Shaye - Shaye . . . Shocker soundtrack I had that too! Funny

 

[Creeps]

The Button South... Man, that brings back some memories...

Oh yahh.. saw some doozies there.. as well as Summers on the Beach. I can't believe they tore that place down.

Here's some of the shows I saw at the Button South;
Badlands / Saraya
Anthrax / Amboogalard
Dokken / ??
Roxx Gang
Steelheart / ??

Summers;
Suicidal Tendencies
DORO
WWIII
Lord Tracy
Babylon AD
Warrant & Danger Danger
Little Caesar
Extreme / ??

I used to work at the Peaches Records in Lauderdale and scored free tix to most of these.

 

[Creeps]

Saraya, I remember them, but I can't put my finger on any songs? You've got my curosity up now, so I'll have to check them out. Winter's Call seems to be a fan favorite, but I have to say, I love High Wire and Dreams In The Dark!

Love Has Taken its Toll
When The Blackbird Sings
Healin Touch

all come to mind w/o me leavin the PC.

 

[KingsGene]

20 year bump...

A Look Back At BADLANDS – “One Of The Greatest ‘What Could Have Been’ Stories In Rock History” (Video)​

"... Guitar Meets Science has shared a new mini-documentary. Check it out below:

This week, we dig into the fiery rise and shocking fall of Badlands—the supergroup that had everything going for it: Jake E. Lee, fresh off his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne, powerhouse vocalist Ray Gillen, bassist Greg Chaisson, and former Black Sabbath drummer Eric Singer. Formed in the late ’80s, Badlands aimed to bring blues-based hard rock back to the forefront, rejecting the synth-heavy direction of glam. With their debut album earning critical acclaim, they seemed destined for greatness. But behind the scenes, personal battles, label frustrations, and industry betrayals tore the band apart. We’ll explore how Badlands defied the era’s trends, how Ray Gillen’s health and controversies derailed everything, and why this band remains one of the greatest ‘what could have been’ stories in rock history.

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