why was dokken not one of the biggest selling bands of the 80's?

Yeah, when it came out, I wore it out literally....I had a walkman then, and it went with me to my job at Mcdonalds...I had to walk to work, but the album made it a pleasant 25 minute walk.
 
I liked the little bit of Stone Fury that i heard years ago. They weren't really like any band at the time.
 
I'd find a place, or someone that can transfer it to cd, since it's hard to find!
 
I rarely listen to my cassettes, every now and then I'll get in a mood and break one out. my mostly mellow mosh (homemade compilation) desperately needs to be redone!!
 
Didnt Tesla, Steelheart and Firehouse come a bit too late for the pop metal party ? I was actually pretty into the Steelheart and first two Firehouse "tapes". Select songs most but I listened in full. Poison & Crue never appealed to me Crue had a few tunes... Poison NONE! Was into Great White, Whitesnake more and SamHalen most of the commercial stuff.
 
Yeah, Tesla, and Skid Row were more of a rock band with very little glam appeal. Tesla was named rock band of the year in 86'. Skid Row came out in 89'. Remember XYZ? I kinda liked them...
 
ramses said:
Yeah, Tesla, and Skid Row were more of a rock band with very little glam appeal. Tesla was named rock band of the year in 86'. Skid Row came out in 89'. Remember XYZ? I kinda liked them...
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xyz is pretty good, don dokken produced the first album. their newer album is also pretty good
 
razoredge said:
Didnt Tesla, Steelheart and Firehouse come a bit too late for the pop metal party ? I was actually pretty into the Steelheart and first two Firehouse "tapes". Select songs most but I listened in full. Poison & Crue never appealed to me Crue had a few tunes... Poison NONE! Was into Great White, Whitesnake more and SamHalen most of the commercial stuff.
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firehouse sold over 3 million albums between 1990 and 1995, thats pretty good. tesla has sold over 6 million albums
 
XYZ was good. I love the first album...saw them in '90 at L'amour in Brooklyn. Great guitar player...

I haven't had much use for Tesla after their 2nd album....
 
kittybeast said:
Most excellent news!! Got yourself a little rocker chick do ya?! you deserve all the best this world has to offer!! Much happiness to you and many, many hugs!!
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Thanks Sweetheart! Actually she is a rocker and I've been updating her music for her. Got her hooked on Tad Morose and Pink Cream 69 so far.
 
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