Hair Band History (July 24th)

July 24, 1990: Winger released their second studio album "In The Heart Of The Young" in North America (one day earlier in the UK) featuring singles "Can't Get Enuff", "Easy Come Easy Go" and their biggest hit, power ballad "Miles Away", which reached No. 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Winger "In The Heart Of The Young" release date source: [US] Billboard Magazine - July 7, 1990; [UK] Kerrang! - June 30, 1990.

July 1988: Europe released "Superstitious" in North America as the lead single from their forthcoming album "Out Of This World". The track went to No. 1 in Sweden and Norway and was a Top 10 US rock hit. The video was filmed at Castle Gould on Long Island, New York. Release information source: R&R radio trade publication ad - July 22, 1988.

July 24, 1990: Midwestern sleaze band Sweet F.A. released their debut album "Stick To Your Guns" in North America featuring singles “Prince Of The City”, “Rhythm Of Action” and power ballad "Heart Of Gold". Release date source: The Hard Report - July 20, 1990.

July 1991: From the soundtrack to "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey", KISS' "God Gave Rock & Roll To You II" was issued as a single in the US. This would be the last contribution to a KISS song by drummer Eric Carr before his passing later that year. Release information source: Debuted Billboard Mainstream Rock chart on August 3, 1991.

July 1991: Following up the No. 1 smash "More Than Words", Extreme released "Hole Hearted" in North America as the fourth single from the album "Extreme II: Pornograffitti", which turned out to be another big hit, reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Release information source: HITS Magazine radio trade publication - July 22, 1991.

Happy Birthday to Extreme co-founder and former drummer [1985-94] Paul Geary (July 24, 1961).

July 23/24, 1988: "The Monsters Of Rock" 23-city summer stadium tour with Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica, Kingdom Come and headliner Van Halen, played two shows at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. "Despite the array of rock talent," the tour was "dogged with bad luck and logistical problems, including the excruciating fatigue of having to sit an entire day in blazing sun with temperatures often exceeding 90°F, along with the "high cost of ticket prices ($25)" 😁 -Kerrang!

July 1989: Metalshop Magazine had Ozzy's Zakk Wylde on the cover asking "Hottest Leadman Of 'Em All?". There was a feature on Stryper and King Diamond "Caught Between Heaven & Hell!", plus "Is Kix Upstaging Ratt? Report From The Road".