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Album: Jack Blades
Released: Apr 29, 2008
Label: Sanctuary

General Info

  • Genre: Rock

    Location Sonoma County, CALIFORNIA, US

    Profile Views: 192750

    Last Login: 6/9/2010

    Member Since 12/12/2004

    Website www.jackblades.net

    Record Label Sanctuary Records

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    ........ .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Dynamic Singer, Gifted Songwriter, Energetic Frontman, Bassist Extraordinaire, Discerning Producer and Consummate Musician would all appropriately describe Jack Blades and his contribution to Rock'n'Roll over the past two decades... ..Jack initially came on the scene in the early 80's as the front-man and co-lead vocalist of his popular band Night Ranger. He was responsible for writing or co-writing the majority of the group's major hits including "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "(You Can Still) Rock In America" and "Sentimental Street.".. ..After multi-platinum success with five studio albums throughout the eighties, Jack would go on to co-found another successful collaboration in Damn Yankees that consisted of legendary guitarist Ted Nugent, Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw and drummer Michael Cartellone. Just as he did with Night Ranger, Jack fired up the Damn Yankees sound with true anthemic power. The association brought two successful albums on Warner Bros. and Jack's songwriting prowess generated double platinum albums, gold singles and rock hits... ..In 1995 Jack and Damn Yankees cohort Tommy Shaw would collaborate again with Shaw*Blades. Their longtime friendship and mutual admiration would result in the critically acclaimed release ..Hallucination.. which confirmed the musical instincts of Jack as a master songwriter and performer... ..Two years later Jack rejoined his original Night Ranger band mates in order to release ..Neverland.., an album which got an overwhelming success in Japan, selling some 40,000 copies in the first week of release. Night Ranger also toured in Japan performing nine sold-out shows in a row... ..In 1998 Jack was selected by Ringo Starr to be an integral part of his ..VH-1 Storytellers.. appearance and subsequent album. Released in 1998, ..Storytellers.. contained fourteen tracks featuring Jack on bass and vocals plus other members of the Roundheads including Joe Walsh, Mark Hudson and Simon Kirke... ..In addition to being a songwriting force in all three of his bands, Jack is known within the industry as one of music's premiere tunesmiths as he penned songs for such notables as Aerosmith, Cher, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Great White, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Styx, Point Of Grace and Kelle Brian among seemingly countless others. He has also written for country artists and offered numerous songs that appeared in blockbuster movies (..Armageddon.., ..Wayne's World.., ..Tommy Boy.., ..Rock Star.., ..The Secret of My Success..) and TV shows. And if that isn't enough Jack has recently produced releases from such artists as Great White, Samantha 7, Ted Nugent himself and most recently the debut album from his son Colin Blades... ..After such a great career, finally it came the time for a solo album. For such task Jack surrounded himself with such greats as Tommy Shaw of Styx (who plays guitar and shares lead vocals on "Shine On"), Neal Schon of Journey (who plays lead guitars and co-wrote "To Touch The Sky", "Sea of Emotion" and "Don't Want To Be Alone Tonight"), Michael Lardie of Great White, Warren De Martini of Ratt, Damon Johnson of Brother Cane and of course his Night Ranger band mates Kelly Keagy, Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson plus his gifted son Colin with who he co-wrote "Breaking It Down". The resulting self titled album is a real melodic rock masterpiece which encompasses all aspects of the songwriting of this true rock genius and spotlights his great singing and entertaining abilities. A true gem!..
  • Members

    Jack Blades: bass/guitar/vocals .. Ted Nugent: guitar/vocals .. Neal Schon: guitar .. Michael Lardie: keyboards .. Tommy Shaw: guitar/vocals .. Michael Cartellone: drums .. Reb Beach: guitar .. Kelly Keagy: drums .. Brad Gillis: guitar .. Will Evankovich: guitar/vocals .. Colin Blades: Guitar/vocals ..
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Comments

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  • Texas Rebel

    Hi there Jack Blades!
    Loved you and Tommy in Tunica.
    GREAT show.
    Thanx for  the autograph and posing
    for pics with us.
    I hope all is well!
    Now's the time to get out and start taking
    pictures, and thats just what I'm doing!
    I love road trips. I guess I'm a nomad! : )
    Peace~
    *~*tr*~ *
     
    foto's by Texas Rebel
     
     
     

    28 days ago
  • Texas Rebel

      
     
    Wishing you a rockin' week!
    Peace
    *~*tr*~*

    2 months ago
  • PrettyKitty♫

    Thank you for making my heart 17 again Jack !

    8 months ago
  • Thomas Tom Di Stefano

    Yeah Jack >>> Rocked the RNC ! Peace from Sunny Detroit City ! ~Tommy  http://www.facebook.com/spiritsofanotherday

    8 months ago
  • 8 months ago
  • Michael Ray

    MAY 31, 2012   How are YOU Jack?
     
    ( PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE )

    THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP.

    It's Getting Hot Outside Now. So Who wants to go Cruising Down Main Street?

    This is My First Car. A 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 2 Dr. Hrdtp. I Restored it when I was 18 Years old. It has Looked this way for 24 Years Now.

    Never Take For Granted the Days or Events that Make Up Our Lives. From Spending Time with Your Grandparents, to Dragging Main Street. :)  We Thank God that YOU are a Part of Our FAMILY!! Thank You for Your Comments and Just BEING HERE with Us!!

    OUR SIGNED CD'S  "CAN I RUN TO YOU", HAVE NOW BEEN SHIPPED ALL OVER THE WORLD. JAPAN, HOLLAND, GERMANY, SPAIN, BRAZIL, MEXICO, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM AND ALL OVER THE USA...ETC.

    GET YOURS TODAY!!

    50% of the Profits Go to Feed The Hungry.
    Together We Can Make A Difference!

    PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK NOW!!

    http://www.michaelraypiano.com

    Jack Thanks For Your Support!!
    Rock On...LIFE IS GOOD!!!

    Your Friends,
    Michael Ray and My Brother Stephen!!


    .

    11 months ago
  • cLuStErLuCk

      .. HELLO * :))
     
    ..PLEASE HAVE A SAFE & FUN MEMORIAL DAY..!!!
    ..REMEMBER TO REMEMBER THE WOMEN & MEN WHO'VE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR ALL OF US THROUGHOUT THE YEARS..!!!
    ..NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE WORLD.. SOMEBODY DIED FOR YOUR CAUSE..  AND WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER !!!
    ..LOVE & LUCK & PEACE TO YOU DEAR FRIEND !!
    ..........ROB* & TODD* :))
    ..

    11 months ago
  • alan hare

     thanks for add

    1 year ago
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Bio:

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Dynamic Singer, Gifted Songwriter, Energetic Frontman, Bassist Extraordinaire, Discerning Producer and Consummate Musician would all appropriately describe Jack Blades and his contribution to Rock'n'Roll over the past two decades.

Jack initially came on the scene in the early 80's as the front-man and co-lead vocalist of his popular band Night Ranger. He was responsible for writing or co-writing the majority of the group's major hits including "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "(You Can Still) Rock In America" and "Sentimental Street."

After multi-platinum success with five studio albums throughout the eighties, Jack would go on to co-found another successful collaboration in Damn Yankees that consisted of legendary guitarist Ted Nugent, Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw and drummer Michael Cartellone. Just as he did with Night Ranger, Jack fired up the Damn Yankees sound with true anthemic power. The association brought two successful albums on Warner Bros. and Jack's songwriting prowess generated double platinum albums, gold singles and rock hits.

In 1995 Jack and Damn Yankees cohort Tommy Shaw would collaborate again with Shaw*Blades. Their longtime friendship and mutual admiration would result in the critically acclaimed release Hallucination which confirmed the musical instincts of Jack as a master songwriter and performer.

Two years later Jack rejoined his original Night Ranger band mates in order to release Neverland, an album which got an overwhelming success in Japan, selling some 40,000 copies in the first week of release. Night Ranger also toured in Japan performing nine sold-out shows in a row.

In 1998 Jack was selected by Ringo Starr to be an integral part of his VH-1 Storytellers appearance and subsequent album. Released in 1998, Storytellers contained fourteen tracks featuring Jack on bass and vocals plus other members of the Roundheads including Joe Walsh, Mark Hudson and Simon Kirke.

In addition to being a songwriting force in all three of his bands, Jack is known within the industry as one of music's premiere tunesmiths as he penned songs for such notables as Aerosmith, Cher, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Great White, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Styx, Point Of Grace and Kelle Brian among seemingly countless others. He has also written for country artists and offered numerous songs that appeared in blockbuster movies (Armageddon, Wayne's World, Tommy Boy, Rock Star, The Secret of My Success) and TV shows. And if that isn't enough Jack has recently produced releases from such artists as Great White, Samantha 7, Ted Nugent himself and most recently the debut album from his son Colin Blades.

After such a great career, finally it came the time for a solo album. For such task Jack surrounded himself with such greats as Tommy Shaw of Styx (who plays guitar and shares lead vocals on "Shine On"), Neal Schon of Journey (who plays lead guitars and co-wrote "To Touch The Sky", "Sea of Emotion" and "Don't Want To Be Alone Tonight"), Michael Lardie of Great White, Warren De Martini of Ratt, Damon Johnson of Brother Cane and of course his Night Ranger band mates Kelly Keagy, Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson plus his gifted son Colin with who he co-wrote "Breaking It Down". The resulting self titled album is a real melodic rock masterpiece which encompasses all aspects of the songwriting of this true rock genius and spotlights his great singing and entertaining abilities. A true gem!

Member Since:

December 12, 2004

Members:

Jack Blades: bass/guitar/vocals
Ted Nugent: guitar/vocals
Neal Schon: guitar
Michael Lardie: keyboards
Tommy Shaw: guitar/vocals
Michael Cartellone: drums
Reb Beach: guitar
Kelly Keagy: drums
Brad Gillis: guitar
Will Evankovich: guitar/vocals
Colin Blades: Guitar/vocals

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Record Label:

Sanctuary Records

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