This New York, USA-based quartet originally featured Chris Goss (vocals, guitar), Tim Harrington (guitar), Googe (bass) and Vinnie Indrizzo (drums). Deriving their name from the title of Black Sabbath's third album, they fused a diverse array of rock styles into a form that clearly invoked names such as the Doors, Vanilla Fudge , Love and Deep Purple. The group formed as early as 1980, after which they embarked on a long-haul club touring policy that eventually brought them serious attention. With the aid of producer Rick Rubin, who signed them originally to his Def Jam Records enterprise before it became Def American, they distilled their influences into a potent and powerful sound that had its roots in the 70s but was delivered with the technology of the present.
Their self-titled debut was released to widespread critical acclaim in 1989, but fans had to wait another four years for Sunrise On The Sufferbus, which featured Ginger Baker alongside the only remaining members, Goss and Googe; the first line-up had imploded following disastrous touring engagements in support of their debut. A live album was released in 1997 that also featured Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland. Only Goss was left by the time 1999's Welcome To The Western Lodge was released. Aided only by drummer John Leamy, the album was a one-man tour de force.
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