- MUSICIANS:
- George Lynch (guitar)
- Kelly Hansen (vocals)
- Steve Whiteman (vocals)
- Marq Torien (vocals)
- Kevin Dubrow (vocals)
- Stevie Rachelle (vocals)
- Jizzy Pearl (vocals)
- Joe Leste (vocals)
- Phil Lewis (vocals)
- Kory Clarke (vocals)
- John Corabi (vocals)
- Paul Shortino (vocals)
- Taime Downe (vocals)
- Produced by: tbd
- Engineered by: tbd
- Mixed by : tbd
- Mastered by: tbd
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GEORGE LYNCH - Scorpion TalesUS Release : CLE2275 STOCK STATUS: IN STOCK - ships in 1 day |
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| One of the most popular guitarists to emerge from '80s-era heavy metal was Dokken's George Lynch. With an arsenal of snazzy-looking guitars and speedy solos, Lynch helped propel Dokken toward the top of the charts for a spell (before interband tension broke up the group), and later, launched a solo career. Lynch played the L.A. club circuit throughout the '70s, including gigs with Sergeant Rocks, Xciter, and the Boyz. It was as a member of the latter band that Lynch met drummer Mick Brown and singer Don Dokken, which led to the formation of Dokken by the early '80s. With a sound akin to a more melodic Van Halen, Dokken issued their debut recording, Breaking the Chains, in 1982, first through the European label Carerre before Elektra signed the group and reissued the album in the U.S. Two back-to-back gold certified albums followed, 1984's Tooth and Nail and 1985's Under Lock and Key, as Dokken became one of hard rock's most promising young bands. Lynch and Dokken never saw eye to eye, and their shaky relationship only worsened during the tour in support of 1987's platinum hit, Back for the Attack (an album which included the Lynch guitar showcase "Mr. Scary"). After an obligatory live album, Beast From the East, was issued, Lynch opted to form a new outfit, the Lynch Mob. The late '90s/early 21st century saw Lynch alternate between issuing albums with the Lynch Mob (with varying members) and as a solo artist -- resulting in such further titles as 1999's Smoke This, 2001's Will Play for Food, 2002's holiday recording The Lynch That Stole Riffness, and 2003's Wicked Underground, the latter of which saw Lynch reunite with ex-Dokken bassist Pilson. | |
