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Love is on the Way – Saigon Kick

Posted by admin On October - 13 - 2009

Recording Artist: Saigon Kick

Album: The Lizard

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Love is on the Way Single Info

Recording Artist: Saigon Kick

Album: The Lizard

Billboard Hot 100: #12

The Lizard Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: None

RIAA Certification: None

Saigon Kick Band Info

Matt Kramer -- vocals

Jason Bieler -- guitars

Tom Defile -- bass

Phil Varone -- drums

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Wanted Dead or Alive – Bon Jovi

Posted by admin On October - 9 - 2009

Recording Artist: Bon Jovi

Album: Slippery When Wet

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Wanted Dead or Alive Single Info

Recording Artist: Bon Jovi

Album: Slippery When Wet

Mainstream Rock Tracks: #7

Slippery When Wet Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #1

RIAA Certification: 5x Platinum (as of January 2009)

Bon Jovi Band Info

Jon Bon Jovi– vocals

Tico Torres – drums, percussion

Richie Sanbora– guitar

Alec John Such – bass guitar, backing vocals

David Bryan – keyboards, piano, synthesizer, various noises, backing vocals

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Fly To The Angels – Slaughter

Posted by admin On February - 1 - 2009

Recording Artist: Slaughter

Album: Stick It to Ya

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Fly To The Angels Single Info

Recording Artist: Slaughter

Album: Stick It to Ya

Billboard Hot 100: #19

US Mainstream Rock: #15

Stick It To Ya Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #18

RIAA Certification: 2x Platinum

Slaughter Band Info

Mark Slaughter -- Lead Vocals, Guitar, and Keyboards

Tim Kelly -- Guitar

Dana Strum -- Bass

Blas Elias -- Drums

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I Remember You – Skid Row

Posted by admin On January - 25 - 2009

Recording Artist: Skid Row

Album: Skid Row

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I Remember You Single Info

Recording Artist: Skid Row

Album: Skid Row

Billboard Hot 100: #6

US Mainstream Rock: #23

Skid Row Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #6

RIAA Certification: 5x Platinum

Skid Row Band Info

Sebastian Bach -- lead vocals

Dave Sabo -- lead & rhythm guitars

Scotti Hill -- lead & rhythm guitars

Rachel Bolan -- bass

Rob Affuso -- drums

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Silent Lucidity – Queensrÿche

Posted by admin On January - 19 - 2009

Recording Artist: Queensrÿche

Album: Empire

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Silent Lucidity Single Info

Recording Artist: Queensrÿche

Album: Empire

Billboard Hot 100: #9

Mainstream Rock Tracks: #1

Empire Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #7

RIAA Certification: 3x Platinum

Queensrÿche Band Info

Michael Wilton -- Guitars, Vocals

Chris DeGarmo -- Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Geoff Tate -- Vocals, Keyboards

Eddie Jackson -- Bass, Vocals

Scott Rockenfield -- Drums, Percussion

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I Won’t Forget You – Poison

Posted by admin On January - 18 - 2009

Recording Artist: Poison

Album: Look What The Cat Dragged In

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I Won’t Forget You Single Info

Recording Artist: Poison

Album: Look What The Cat Dragged In

Billboard Hot 100: #13

Look What The Cat Dragged In Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #3

RIAA Certification: 3x Platinum

Poison Band Info

Bret Michaels – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica (1983–present)

C.C. DeVille – lead guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (1985–1991, 1999–present)

Bobby Dall – bass, keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1984–present)

Rikki Rockett – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1983–present)

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Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison

Posted by admin On January - 17 - 2009

Recording Artist: Poison

Album: Open Up and Say…Ahh!

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Every Rose Has Its Thorn Single Info

Recording Artist: Poison

Album: Open Up and Say…Ahh!

Billboard Hot 100: #1

Mainstream Rock Tracks: #11

Open Up and Say…Ahh! Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #2

RIAA Certification: 8x Platinum

Poison Band Info

Bret Michaels – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica (1983–present)

C.C. DeVille – lead guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (1985–1991, 1999–present)

Bobby Dall – bass, keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1984–present)

Rikki Rockett – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1983–present)

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Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day

Posted by admin On January - 17 - 2009

Recording Artist: Green Day

Album: American Idiot

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Wake Me Up When September Ends Single Info

Recording Artist: Green Day

Album: American Idiot

Billboard Hot 100: #6

Mainstream Rock Tracks: #12

American Idiot Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #1

RIAA Certification: 5x Platinum

Green Day Band Info

Billie Joe Armstrong -- vocals, guitar

Mike Dirnt -- bass, backing vocals, lead vocals (”Nobody Likes You”)

Tré Cool -- drums and percussion, backing vocals, lead vocals (”Rock and Roll Girlfriend”)

Rob Cavallo -- piano

Jason Freese -- saxophone

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Mama I’m Coming Home – Ozzy Osbourne

Posted by admin On January - 17 - 2009

Recording Artist: Ozzy Osbourne

Album: No More Tears

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Mama I’m Coming Home Single Info

Recording Artist: Ozzy Osbourne

Album: No More Tears

Billboard Hot 100: #28

Mainstream Rock Tracks: #2

No More Tears Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #7

RIAA Certification: 4x Platinum

Ozzy Osbourne Band Info

Ozzy Osbourne -- vocals

Zakk Wylde -- guitar

Bob Daisley -- bass

Randy Castillo -- drums

John Sinclair -- keyboards

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Goodbye – Night Ranger

Posted by admin On January - 16 - 2009

Recording Artist: Night Ranger

Album: Seven Wishes

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Goodbye Single Info

Recording Artist: Night Ranger

Album: Seven Wishes

Billboard Hot 100: #17

Seven Wishes Album Info

Billboard 200 Peak: #10

RIAA Certification: 1x Platinum

Night Ranger Band Info

Jack Blades -- bass / lead vocals

Jeff Watson -- guitars / keyboards

Brad Gillis -- guitars

Alan Fitzgerald -- keyboards

Kelly Keagy -- drums / lead vocals

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