In the annals of rock ‘n roll, one can find listed ‘Autograph’
as: ‘was a glam metal band from 1983 to 1989'. From my research, the few
websites I could find, most list them as currently ‘inactive’. Obviously, they need to update, as this is
inaccurate. This is NOT the end of the
story or the end of the road for this band. They are currently touring and also
released a new single in January titled ‘You Are Us, We Are You’. Moral of this blog is, you can’t keep a good band
down. Some may disappear for a time, but
reunions abound, and truly, in my personal opinion, I see glam metal
experiencing a resurgence here in the last year. I was totally away from the music scene
locally and abroad for about fifteen years.
Now that I’m back, I’m liking what I see, and I’m very excited to be a
part of it once again.
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race
Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Southport Bar & Grill, March 16, 2014
Photo credit: Bill Iles – Rock ‘n Race Photography http://www.racenrockphotography.com
Autograph enjoyed a fairly moderate level of popularity in
the realm of time that glam metal existed. Touring along
side Van Halen, Motley Crue and Heart, they rode the wave with their most
popular tune ‘Turn Up The Radio’ which was on their first album ‘Sign In Please’
(1984). In 2009, it made the VH1 list of
“The 100 Greatest Rock Songs”. The current line-up includes original band
members Steve Lynch (lead guitar/background vocals) and Randy Rand (bass
guitar/background vocals) with newbies Simon Daniels (lead vocals/rhythm
guitar) and drummer Marc Wieland. The
earlier days for Autograph included many milestones from tv and movie debuts to
video games which featured ‘Turn Up The Radio’.
I think it’s great that they are hitting the smaller venues with their
current tour. I believe that speaks
volumes regarding their character and brings them in a more intimate contact
with their loyal followers.
Autograph Spring/Summer U.S. Tour Dates
4/17 Chesterfield, MI
Diesel Concert Lounge
4/18 Indianapolis, IN
Southport Concert Bar (w/Jambox)
6/6 Greenbay, WI
The Watering Hole (w/Firehouse)
7/10 Glendive, MT
The Retro Theatre
7/11 Fort Yates, ND
Prairie Knights Casino (w/Great White)
7/23 Royalton, MN
Halfway Jam Fest
8/7 Three Forks, MT
Rockin' The Rivers Festival
8/30 Melbourne, FL
80's In The Park Festival
This is just a ‘teaser’ blog of sorts, as I wanted to get the
word out regarding their Spring/Summer tour.
I will review them when they play at Southport Bar & Grill on April
18th. Be sure to get your
ticket, as seating is limited. Advanced:
$17, day of show $20. Indy’s own ‘Jambox’
will be the special guest at this performance….always a great show from these local rockers! To borrow some words from Autograph’s 2003
release ‘Buzz’ (‘Can’t Stop Rockin’’)….because rock is not dead and gone…just no stoppin’…no controllin’…don't slow down...go ahead guys, scream and carry on…as
they would say, ‘I can’t stop rockin’, I can’t stop rollin’….as I always say,
guys…ROCK ON...there's still time for dreams to come true!!
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