Click on the image to buy this print Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California not only gave singer Anthony Kledis and bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary an adequate public school education, it became their springboard to a life of fame and fortune. Joined by guitarist Hiliel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons, the two played their first gig at the Rhythm Lounge in 1983. Although it was only one … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster Genesis originally consisted of singer Peter Gabriel, guitarist Anthony Phillips, keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer Chris Stewart, but would take on many forms during its life span. The band released its debut album “From Genesis to Revelation,” on March 7th, 1969. It was not an impressive first album, sales wise, by any … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster Singer Layne Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell met while working together in a rehearsal studio in the mid 1980’s in Seattle, Washington. The two became friends, and eventually roommates. After a few of Staley’s projects didn’t pan out, he joined bassist Mike Star, and drummer Sean Kinney in Cantrell’s band “Diamond Lie.” After gigging around the … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster Sandy Pearlman, who had worked for the rock magazine “Crawdaddy!,” had many contacts in the local music scene of Long Island, New York and was interested in the idea of putting a band together. The first version of this band, which would be called “Soft White Underbelly,” started in 1967 and included members Allen Lanier, Donald Roeser (aka Buck Dharma), … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster Guitarist Tom Morello moved to Los Angeles, California after he graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Political Science. After working for a short time with Senator Alan Cranston, Morello set out to pursue a career in music. After a two-year stint in the band “Lock Up,” Morello met rapper Zack de la Rocha in 1992. After Morello recruited … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster Scott Ian and Danny Lilker formed anthrax in 1981 in New York City. The guys were soon joined by drummer Dave Weiss and lead guitarist Greg Walls, and after going through a number of bass players, Lilker decided to take over the duties himself. The band recorded a demo, and in August of 1982 were joined by lead signer Neil Turbin. Greg D’Angelo replaced … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster Formed in San Francisco, California in 1973, the Golden Gate Rhythm Section was started as a back up band. The group included Santana's former lead guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist/lead singer Gregg Rolie. Bassist Ross Valory, guitarist George Tickner and drummer Prairie Prince joined Schon and Rolie. The band soon changed its name to Journey, and … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this print William Michael Albert Broad (born November 30th 1955), who would later become known as Billy Idol, had to start from the ground up just like everyone else in the music business. In 1976 he started playing with the band Siouxsie & the Banshees and the next year joined Chelsea as a guitarist. After leaving Chelsea, Idol and fellow band-mate Tony James … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this print Songwriter and bassist Steve Harris, along with guitarist Dave Murray, started the heavy metal band Iron Maiden (which was named after the gruesome torture device of the same name) in Leyton, East London, England in 1975. After a shaky start, Harris recruited members including singer Paul Di’Annon. The band recorded their first demo known as “The Soundhouse … [Read more...]

Click on the image to buy this poster When “Deaf Leopard” started out on the road to stardom in 1977 in Sheffield, England, its lineup consisted of singer Joe Elliott, bassist Rick Savage, guitarist Pete Willis and drummer Tony Kenning. The band soon changed their name to “Def Leppard,” and was joined by guitarist Steve Clark in 1978. They performed locally, and after replacing Tony Kenning … [Read more...]