Hair Band History (February 13th)

February 1987: Europe released "Rock The Night" as the second single from the album "The Final Countdown" in North America. The follow up to the No. 1 title track, Jon Bon Jovi said "This is the real smash" on a radio countdown show. Release information source: [US] The Hard Report radio trade publication spotlight - February 20, 1987.

February 13, 1984: Van Halen brought the "1984" Tour to Richmond, Virginia. Meanwhile, the latest issue of the UK's Kerrang! Magazine had a feature on the band that included the centerfold from a previous show.

February 13, 1991: With two smash singles off their debut album, "After The Rain" and US No. 1 "(Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection", Nelson were a sensation as they toured America, evidenced by the photos from this show in St. Louis. "According to all reports, Nelson, as well as causing the expected mass female collapse, also put on a fantastic live show, both musically and visually - something that should help to destroy their 'joke band' reputation." -Kerrang!

February 13, 1986: Mötley Crüe played Sheffield, England on the UK leg of the "Theatre Of Pain" Tour, that would conclude two days later in London.

February 1990: Don Dokken was sued by his former bandmates over Don's proposed continued use of the name Dokken as his new band's name. "It's my given name" said Don. The case was settled with Don allowed to go by "Don Dokken", not just "Dokken" for his new album "Up From The Ashes" issued later that year.

February 1991: Steelheart released power ballad "I'll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)" as the second single from their debut album. Their biggest hit, it reached No. 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Release information source: [US] HITS radio trade publication ad - February 4, 1991.

February 13, 1987: Starring Sylvester Stallone, "Over The Top" opened in theaters and the soundtrack, led by Sammy Hagar's "Winner Takes It All", had way more muscle than the film.