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Subsignal

Subsignal was formed by Sieges Even's Markus Steffen (guitars, programming) and Arno Menses (vocals, keyboards), followed shortly after by Dreamscape's Ralf Schwager (bass). As of December 2008 the band is completed by drummer Roel van Helden (Sun Caged) and keyboardist David Bertok (also of Dreamscape). The full length debut Beautiful & Monstrous, was released in September 2009 via ZYX Music and Goldencore.

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Kansas

Kansas is a band which formed in Topeka, Kansas, United States in 1970. The band is best known for their international hit singles "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind". The band's classic lineup consisted of Steve Walsh (vocals, keyboards), Richard Williams (guitar), Kerry Livgren (guitar), Robby Steinhardt (violin, vocals), Dave Hope (bass) and Phil Ehart (drums). The band currently consists of Walsh, Ehart, Williams, Billy Greer (bass) and David Ragsdale (violin).

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Alien

There is more than one artist with the name Alien.
Briefly there are:
1) Swedish rock band formed in Gothenburg in 1987
2) Alien is the allias of Alastair Johnson (Drum'n'Bass and Downtempo)
3) Alien was a trippy early 80's hard rock band that launched the legacy of Frank C. Starr
4) Alien was amater czech metal band from Turnov. Detailed Biography:
1) Alien is a Swedish rock band formed in Gothenburg in 1987 by guitarist Tony Borg and vocalist Jim Jidhed.

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Babylon A.D.

Formed in Oakland California as the Persuaders, Derek Davis (vocals), Ron Freschi (guitar) Jamey Pacheco (drums) Danny De La Rosa (guitar) and Robb Reid (bass) were in childhood and rival bands until they eventually evolved into Babylon A.D (www.babylonad.com). Later as a band, they caught the attention of Arista Records president and industry music mogul Clive Davis who signed them at a showcase in Los Angeles thanks to their impressive three-song demo, home made video and consistent sold out performances in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Read more about Babylon A.D. on Last.fm.

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White Widdow

White Widdow was formed in St Kilda, Melbourne in 2008 with the purpose of playing 80's arena style Melodic Hard Rock, drawing from influences such as Survivor, Journey, Treat, House Of Lords, White Sister, Roxus, De Arrow, Giuffria, Danger Danger, Surgin' and many more.

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Moritz

A classic 80's British AOR act that for reasons unknown didn't make the grade which was a real crime. The release of City Streets which has gone down a storm. So inspired by the resurge in interest, 2010 sees the release of a new album "Undivided" that has definitely been worth waiting for. Have a look at the promo video. Shot in Londons East End, this rare promo footage of Moritz features the lead track from their debut EP Can't stop loving You. Filmed in 1987, this video helped the EP become a total sell out, and vinyl copies now exchange hands on the internet for over £50.

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Fergie Frederiksen

Fergie Frederiksen was born Dennis Hardy Frederiksen May 15 th. 1951 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. His familiy emigrated from Denmark to the states more than 100 years ago. Even though Fergie is most known for being a former vocalist in TOTO, he has done a lot of other stuff too. Trillion, LeRoux, Frederiksen/Philips, Mecca and David London (solo album, under pseudonym) are some to mention. In 1999 he released his solo album Equilibrium to great reviews.

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Lita Ford

Lita Ford (born Carmelita Rossanna Ford on September 19, 1958 in London, U.K.) is a hard rock singer and guitarist who achieved popularity during the 1980s. Ford was born in London but is of Italian heritage. She moved with her family to the United States while still very young. She began playing the guitar at age 11. In 1976 at the age of 17 she became one of the founding members of the legendary teenage all-female proto-punk-metal band The Runaways. There she played lead guitar.

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