There were two particular bands I followed around back in the late 80's....but I have to admit, my local favorite was Under Fire. Perhaps the appeal was their high energy and over all party, have fun attitude. They had a loyal fan base, and always packed the clubs where they played. The band formed in 1986 and played venues in Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Minnesota and Florida...and of course, several cities across Indiana.
Under Fire had a promo line of products that included t-shirts, insulated can holders, and even Under Fire under panties! Besides the typical 80's line up of tunes like Red Rider's 'Lunatic Fringe' and Sweet's 'Ballroom Blitz' (if my memory recollects), they also released a CD of originals: 'Too Close To Paradise', 'Action Packed', 'Ms. Champagne', 'White Lies', 'Do What It Takes To Survive', 'Boys Are Comin' Out' and 'One Way Love' and others. It is no surprise they faired so well in the local area, which at that time was awash with talent. I would love, love, love to see these guys get back together for a reunion! That would be a blast!
Here are a few of their originals in audio, sorry...no video.
Ms. Champagne
Loaded Gun
Raise A Little Hell
Waiting For Your Smile
Suicide Is Forever
Steve Baker (vocals/guitar), Michael Hudson (drums/vocals), Chip McGurer (keyboards/vocals), T.C. Caron (guitar/vocals), Joseph Shreve (bass guitar/vocals)
I have this CD. I picked it up at an old record store in I Fort Wayne. There version of Raise A Little Hell rocks! Much like the rest of the CD
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