King's X

Formed: 1985 in Houston, TX

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Genre: Pop/Rock, Folk

Group Members: Jerry Gaskill, Doug Pinnick, Ty Tabor

Biography: Few hard rock bands are as widely respected yet criminally overlooked as King's X. The trio (bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick, guitarist/vocalist Ty Tabor, and drummer/vocalist Jerry Gaskill) seemed destined for the big time with their irresistible blend of melodic Beatlesque harmonies, metallic riffing, ...Read full biography

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Gretchen Goes To Nebraska

Released: 1989

Label: Atlantic Records

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It seemed inconceivable that Houston's King's X would ever top the brilliance and originality of their debut, but 1989's Gretchen Goes to Nebraska did just that, taking their unique sound to unprecedented ...Read full review

Out Of The Silent Planet

Released: 1988

Label: Megaforce/Atlantic

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After nearly a decade struggling for recognition, Houston's King's X finally obtained a record deal with Megaforce Records, issuing their debut Out of the Silent Planet in 1988. The band's unique sound ...Read full review

More King's X albums: Main Albums (15), Compilations (4), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (3)

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