Hurricane (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Hurricane


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Origin = United States
Genre = Heavy metal
Glam metal
Hard rock
Years_active = 1985–1991
2000–Present
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Associated_acts = Foreigner
Quiet Riot
Asia
Dio
Lion
Whitesnake
Burning Rain
Bad Moon Rising
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Current_members = Kelly Hansen (vocals/guitars/keyboards)
Sean Manning (guitar)
Larry Antonino (bass)
Jay Schellen (drums)
Past_members = Robert Sarzo (guitar)
Tony Cavazo (bass)
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Hurricane was an 1980s heavy metal / glam metal rock band originally featuring Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay Schellen (drums). Hurricane will always be remembered as being the band formed by the kid brothers of Quiet Riot's Carlos Cavazo and Rudy Sarzo.

History

Quiet Riot's Kevin DuBrow introduced Robert Sarzo and Tony Cavazo in the early 80s. After deciding to form a band, Sarzo and Cavazo recruited singer Kelly Hansen and drummer Jay Schellen. With little label interest, the band decided to release a mini-album themselves, "Take What You Want". The album and constant touring led to them getting a major label deal.

Success

Hurricane had four albums. "Take What You Want" (1985), "Over The Edge" (1988), "Slave To The Thrill" (1990), and "Liquifury" (2001). "Over The Edge" was their most successful album featuring their only top 40 hit, "I'm On To You" in 1988.

in 1986 & 1987 they opened for Christian Metal band Stryperon their To Hell with the Devil album tour. They were soon signed to Enigma Records, the same label as Stryper.

In 1989, Sarzo left the group and was replaced by ex-Lion guitarist, Doug Aldrich. This lineup recorded one album before Aldrich moved on to House of Lords and the rest of the group quickly disintegrated with the onslaught of grunge.

In 1991 Schellen wrote,recorded and toured extensively with both Unruly Child and Sircle Of Silence while Hansen did a considerable amount of session work. Schellen suggested that Hansen help with the recording of Unruly Child's second release, and shortly after they agreed to resurrect Hurricane. Sean Manning (guitar) and Larry Antonino (bass) rounded out the new version of the band, and they released "Liquifury" to great acclaim from both fan and critics alike. Guitarists Carlos Villalobos and Randall Strom also appear as session musicians on this album, performing on one track apiece. Villalobos also co-wrote the track on which he performs. Jay Schellen went on to join progressive rock group Asia and is now in GPS.

Kelly Hansen has joined the legendary group Foreigner, and Doug Aldrich is handing lead guitar duties for the current incarnation of Whitesnake.

Reunion in the Works?

According to a February 2007 article, original guitarist Robert Sarzo has attempted to reform Hurricane, and he and other members of the reconstituted line-up are reportedly working on a new album. It is unclear whether Hansen and Schellen or original bassist Tony Cavazo are involved in this current project. In any event, the album is to feature original material and a slightly new sound.

Discography

Full Albums
*"Take What You Want" (1985)
*"Over The Edge" (1988)
*"Slave to the Thrill" (1990)
*"Liquifury" (2001)

Singles
*"Livin' Over The Edge" (1988)
*"I'm On To You" (1988)
*"Next To You" (1990)
*"Little Sister" (1990)

External links

* [http://www.sleazeroxx.com Sleaze Roxx]