Black N Blue Biography




::Black N Blue::

80's hard rockers, Black 'N Blue, released four successful and critically acclaimed albums through Geffen Records including their self-titled debut (1984), "Without Love" (1985), "Nasty Nasty" (1986), and "In Heat" (1987), with the latter two albums produced by the legendary Gene Simmons of KISS. The band, which featured Jaime St. James (vocals), Thommy Thayer (lead guitar, and currently performing with KISS as the replacement for Ace Frehley), Jef "Woop" Warner (guitar), Patrick Young (bass), and Pete Holmes (drums), started in Portland, OR as a group of friends that came together to make their mark on 80’s hard rock. The band eventually relocated to Los Angeles and was signed to Geffen Records.

Black 'N Blue would go on to sell over a million albums throughout their tenure in the 80's. The band scored a hit single in "Hold On To 18" (which was featured on the group's first release), a track that is widely known as a hard rock classic and still garners airplay on stations across the country. In addition, the band toured relentlessly with the likes of KISS, Aerosmith, Queensryche, Yngwie Malmsteen, among other platinum acts.

In early 2003, vocalist Jaime St. James reformed Black 'N Blue. Along with St. James, original members Warner and Young began recording a new album titled "Hell Yeah!" Recording of the album came to a halt when Jaime St. James joined Warrant as their new lead vocalist in February of 2004. Jaime has been touring the world with Warrant for the past four years.

In 2008, plans to get back into the studio and finish the "Hell Yeah!" album are underway, as well as festival appearances and other touring. The new album is described as "classic" Black 'N Blue as heard on the group's original recordings and promises not to disappoint.

NEWS

JACKYL ADDED TO ROCKLAHOMA LINEUP

PRYOR, OK - Jackyl has been signed on to bring their "Wild and Untamed" brand of Rock to Pryor, Oklahoma Saturday Night at Rocklahoma.

Director of Operations Dave Giencke said, "After Thin Lizzy's cancellation, we wanted to bring in a band that has consistently been one of the fan favorites!" "Jackyl's energy and stage presence is like no other band who has ever performed at Rocklahoma and they promise to step up even more!"

Front Man Jessie James Dupree added, "I was equally disappointed that Thin Lizzy cancelled their tour. I am a huge fan of theirs and wanted to make it down to Rocklahoma see them perform. Since I was going to be there anyway and there’s an open slot, it made sense to have Jackyl perform." "Jackyl Stock 09, let's get it on!"... Read More...

THIN LIZZY CANCELS 2009 TOUR

PRYOR, OK - Irish Rock Band Thin Lizzy, known for hits "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back In Town" cancelled their entire 2009 tour including Rocklahoma.

Thin Lizzy guitarist and main stay, Scott Gorham had this to say, "It's been a very tough time of late for myself and the band, firstly with drummer Tommy Aldridge's injury and now the subsequent decision for John and the rest of the group to go their separate ways. I can only apologize to everyone who has supported us over the years, but we will be back up to full speed soon!"

MISS ROCKLAHOMA 2009 TOP TEN FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Vote for Your Favorite. The top ten finalists for the first annual Miss Rocklahoma contest have been announced and are posted... Read More...