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Little Fighter (song)
"Little Fighter" is a song by American-Danish glam metal band White Lion and was the first single released from the 1989 album ''Big Game (album), Big Game''. The song charted at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #12 on the Mainstream Rock chart in the United States, and #65 in Canada. ''Rainbow Warrior'' The end of the song's music video features the Greenpeace boat ''Rainbow Warrior (1955), Rainbow Warrior'' which was destroyed by the French intelligence service while docked in a harbor in Auckland, New Zealand in 1985, and which served as the inspiration for the Steven Seagal film ''On Deadly Ground''. In 1989, a fundraising double album was released entitled ''Greenpeace Rainbow Warriors''. In the liner notes for the ''Big Game'' album, the lyrics for "Little Fighter" state "In Memory of the Rainbow Warrior". Versions and covers The song was re-recorded in 1999 on the album ''Remembering White Lion'' (also released as ''Last Roar'' in 2004) and a live v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Lion
White Lion is an American glam metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, they released their debut album ''Fight to Survive'' in 1985. The band achieved success with their No. 8 hit Wait (White Lion song), "Wait" and No. 3 hit "When the Children Cry" from their second album, the double platinum selling ''Pride (White Lion album), Pride''. The band continued their success with their third album, ''Big Game (album), Big Game'' which achieved Gold status and their fourth album ''Mane Attraction'' which included a supporting tour. White Lion disbanded in 1992 and not long afterwards, their first compilation album, ''The Best of White Lion'' was released. Mike Tramp reformed White Lion with all new musicians in 1999 and again in 2004, following a failed attempt to reform the original line up. The new White Lion released Rocking the USA, a live album in 2005 and a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocking The USA
''Rocking the USA'' is the first White Lion live compilation album released in 2005, now better known as Tramp's White Lion or White Lion 2, with all new band members again but still features original lead singer Mike Tramp. Background and recording Following the release of five solo albums in the last seven years ending with the album '' Songs I Left Behind'' in 2004, Tramp continued with the reformation of White Lion. The album '' Last Roar'' which was also released in 2004 featured new re-recorded versions of White Lion classic tracks and with the new line up Tramp went on tour in 2005. The album was produced by engineer and producer Michael Wagener, who also produced the band's studio albums ''Pride'' and ''Big Game'' and features the band's live set. All the songs on ''Rocking the USA'' are taken from the recent tour with the new line up and features all of White Lion's charted singles from their first four studio albums. Release and promotion The live versions of " Wait" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantic Records Singles
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1989 Songs
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Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mainstream Rock (chart)
Mainstream Rock is a music chart published by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations in the United States. It is an administrative category that combines the " active rock" and " heritage rock" formats. The chart was launched in March 1981 as Rock Albums & Top Tracks. The name changed multiple times afterwards: first to Top Rock Tracks, then to Album Rock Tracks, and finally to its current Mainstream Rock in 1996. The first number-one song on this chart was " I Can't Stand It" by Eric Clapton on March 21, 1981. History The "Rock Albums & Top Tracks" charts were introduced in the issue of ''Billboard'' that the parent company published on March 21, 1981.Joel Whitburn. ''Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981–2008.'' Hal Leonard Corporation, 2008p. 6. The 50-slot based and 60-slot based positional charts ranked airplay on album rock type radio stations in the United States. Because album-oriented rock stations often focused on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg D'Angelo
Greg D'Angelo, (born December 18, 1963) is an American drummer most famous for his work in the bands White Lion, Anthrax, and Pride & Glory. Career Early career (1981–1984) Between 1981 and 1983, D'Angelo was a member of Anthrax. He appeared on the band's initial demo tape and also on the EP '' Armed and Dangerous''. After leaving Anthrax, he joined the band Cities. In 1985, he appeared on Burning Starr's debut album, '' Rock the American Way''. White Lion (1985–1991) D’Angelo joined White Lion White Lion is an American glam metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, they released their debut album ''Fight to Survive ... in 1985, replacing Nicky Capozzi. The band gained worldwide success with the release of the albums '' Pride'' (1987), '' Big Game'' (1989), and '' Mane Attraction'' (1991). In September 1991, the rhythm section of D'Angelo and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songs Of White Lion
''Songs of White Lion'' is a trilogy of albums by Mike Tramp's White Lion featuring new re-recorded versions of White Lion songs, released via Frontiers Music. Volume 1 was released on 14 April 2023, Volume 2 was released on August 23, 2024 and Volume 3 is set for a 2025 release. As the title implies, the new albums sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from White Lion's catalog, including the bands biggest hits: " When the Children Cry", " Wait", and " Little Fighter". Background ''Songs of White Lion Volume 1'' comes out only one year after his most recent release in 2022, ''For Første Gang'', the album which Tramp sung a full set of songs entirely in Danish for the first time in his career. ''Songs of White Lion'' sees Tramp bringing his version of White Lion back, and follows Tramp's previous release of re-recorded White Lion songs when he was first attempting to reform White Lion in 1999, on the album '' Remembering White Lion''. To avoid legal issues with former members, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gamits
The Gamits is an American pop punk Pop-punk (also punk-pop, alternatively spelled without the hyphen) is a rock music fusion genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop music, pop. It is defined by its fast-paced, energetic tempos, and emphasis on classic pop s ... band who formed in 1996. The band was disbanded in 2005 due to the members wishing to participate in and start other projects, but regrouped in late 2009. The current line-up is Chris Fogal on guitar and vocals, Forrest Bartosh on drums and Johnny Wilson on bass and background vocals. Discography Studio albums *1996: ''Come Get Some'' (Drug Store Records) *1998: ''This Is My Boomstick'' (To The Left Records) *2000: ''Endorsed By You'' (Suburban Home Records) *2001: ''A Small Price To Pay'' (Suburban Home Records) *2004: ''Antidote'' (Suburban Home Records) *2010: ''Parts'' (Paper + Plastick) Compilations *2002: ''Rose Harbor Anthems'' - Italian-only compilation (Wynona Records) *2003: ''Leaps a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red City Radio
Red City Radio was an American punk rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2007. The band's lineup consisted of Garrett Dale, Ryan Donovan, Derik Envy and Dallas Tidwell. History The band has released an EP, ''To the Sons and Daughters of Woody Guthrie'', three full-length albums, ''The Dangers of Standing Still'', ''Titles'' (on the Paper + Plastick label), and ''Red City Radio'', as well as two split EPs and a digital single. In 2014, one of the band's lead singers, Paul Pendley, left the band and was replaced by Ryan Donovan, formerly in the Red Scare Industries punk band Nothington. Garrett Dale is now the band's only lead singer and songwriter. Red City Radio have toured in Europe, Russia, Canada as well as in the U.S. Line-up Garrett Dale - lead vocals, guitar (2007–present) Ryan Donovan - guitar, backing vocals (2014–present) Derik Envy - bass (2019–present) Dallas Tidwell - drums, backing vocals (2007–present) Previous members Paul Pendley - guita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
