George Lynch
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| - | Dokken is a great hard rock band, founded by Don Dokken. In 1980, he | + | Dokken is a great hard rock band, founded by Don Dokken. In 1980, he met George and invited him to the band. The three first years of their activity weren't successful in the States, but the band gained much popularity in Europe. |
| - | In 1983 Dokken recorder ''Tooth And Nail'' which was their first famous album, that brought them high in the hard rock pantheon. This was | + | In 1983 Dokken recorder ''Tooth And Nail'' which was their first famous album, that brought them high in the hard rock pantheon. This was followed by ''Under Lock and Key'' in 1985 and ''Back For The Attack'' in 1987. All three albums reached platinum status, and the single ''"Kiss of Death"'' from ''Back For The Attack'' placed 13 on U.S. chart. During that time they toured with fames such as AC/DC, Dio, Judas Priest, Aerosmith, Scorpions, Metallica or Van Halen. Yet the differences between George and Don resulted in George leaving the band in 1989. |
It can be also noted, that Georges nick name "Mr. Scary" comes from a great instrumental song of the same title, recorder on "Back For The Attack" album. | It can be also noted, that Georges nick name "Mr. Scary" comes from a great instrumental song of the same title, recorder on "Back For The Attack" album. | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 10 February 2009
George Lynch is a famous hard rock guitarist from Spokane.
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Beginning
George was born September 28 in year 1954. He is playing the guitar since he was 10 years old, and quickly started to play in local bands. After moving to Los Angeles, he formed two bands: The Boyz and Xciter. His abilities improved, and he gained recognition. He was auditioned twice by Ozzy Ozbourne, first time losing to Randy Rhodes, and later to Jake E. Lee ( the second time Ozzy changed his mind, after actually choosing Lynch ). Yet fame was soon to come...
Dokken Era
Dokken is a great hard rock band, founded by Don Dokken. In 1980, he met George and invited him to the band. The three first years of their activity weren't successful in the States, but the band gained much popularity in Europe.
In 1983 Dokken recorder Tooth And Nail which was their first famous album, that brought them high in the hard rock pantheon. This was followed by Under Lock and Key in 1985 and Back For The Attack in 1987. All three albums reached platinum status, and the single "Kiss of Death" from Back For The Attack placed 13 on U.S. chart. During that time they toured with fames such as AC/DC, Dio, Judas Priest, Aerosmith, Scorpions, Metallica or Van Halen. Yet the differences between George and Don resulted in George leaving the band in 1989.
It can be also noted, that Georges nick name "Mr. Scary" comes from a great instrumental song of the same title, recorder on "Back For The Attack" album.
Lynch Mob and solo work
After leaving the band, George formed a band called "Lynch Mob". Their first record Wicked Sensations was released in 1990. What would be appreciated in the 80' seemed little out of fashion in the 90', and so the interest in bands music wasn't high. The next album Lynch Mob was even less successful, and so Lynch Mob disbanded.
In 1993 George released his first solo album, that displayed a much more complex nature of Lynch's playing, and enabled him to show different kind of playing.
1994-
In 1994 George was called by his former band members from Dokken, and asked for help with recording two new albums. The record company refused to release them without Lynch. After three years of touring, George left the band again.
After that, in 1998 he formed another incarnation of Lynch Mob, and released Smoke This album. The rap-metal direction disappointed both the fans and critics.
2003 was the year when two more albums were relased: Wicked Underground - made in collaboration with Jeff Pilson, fellow band member from Dokken. REVolution - with Lynch Mob.
Lately George meet London LeGrand, a vocalist of Brides of Destruction, and formed a band "Soul of We". Their first cd was released last year, under the title Let The Truth be Known.
---to be continued----
