Vinnie Vincent Invasion (Album)
Occupation
- Vocals: Robert Fleischman
- Bass: Dana Strum
- Guitar: Vinnie Vincent
- Drums: Bobby rock
Vinnie Vincent Invasion is the title of the debut album of the same name published in 1986 American glam metal band that was founded by former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent.
Background
Vinnie Vincent had in 1983 replaced Ace Frehley in Kiss and recorded the album Lick It Up with the group. Vincent was fired for various extravagances which he afforded Tour at the European concerts of " Lick It Up" on 25 November 1983. For various reasons, he was hired again, but signed a new contract. He imposed rules of conduct for public appearances (concerts, press, etc. ), the tour continued with him from December 26, 1983 in the United States. Vincent held initially to the agreements, they broke in the sequence but by and by. In order to keep control of the company that they group ended Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, therefore, the cooperation after the end of the tour, on 17 March 1984. Stanley gave to it, one can not " get into a band that already so is successfully for many years, and require at one time that the entire crew dance to your tune. "
Vincent founded after his time in Kiss the group Vinnie Vincent Invasion, for which he, among others, ex- Journey singer Robert Fleischman some demos, which led to a contract over four million dollars and eight albums with the record company Chrysalis, the Vincent, however, graduated to his name. The group included, in addition Fleischman and Vinnie Vincent Dana Strum yet (bass) and Bobby rock (drums).
A special feature of the published 1986 first panel of his new band, which quickly became listed on the Billboard 200, were the very fast guitar solos and the distinctive falsetto meat Mans, who was replaced after the album's release by Mark Slaughter.
Two singles were released from the album: Boyz Are Gonna Rock Back on the Streets, which had already arisen at times in Kiss. For Boyz Are Gonna rock a video clip was shot, where it already, is to see the new singer of the band, Mark Slaughter, who moved to Robert Fleischmann's vocal track lips. Back on the Streets was covered by John Norum on his debut album Total Control.
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Reception
The debut album of the group reached number 64 on the Billboard 200 chart and stayed there for 14 weeks.