Prodigal Son followed in April 1988, which reached the Top 50. The line-up was Bailey, Francis, Larizza, Shedden and Joe Chiofalo on organ. It was produced by Bailey, Brian McGee and Vanda & Young . The single, “Grain of Sand”, from Prodigal Son peaked at No. 11 on the United…
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In April, following live appearances across Europe, Malcolm announced that he was taking time off from the North American legs of the tour, principally to deal with his alcoholism. Angus and Malcolm’s nephew, Stevie Young , temporarily replaced Malcolm on guitar.
Their first album, People , was released in May 1988 and was the most successful debut album in Irish history. It reached number one in Ireland within a week and eventually reached number 2 in the UK Albums Chart . The third single off the album “Feet on the Ground”…
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The band played under the name Nirvana for the first time on March 19, 1988, at Community World Theater, Tacoma, Washington, together with the bands Lush and Vampire Lezbos.
The Blow Up Your Video World Tour began in February 1988 in Perth , Australia.
In February 1988, both AC/DC and Vanda & Young were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association ‘s inaugural Hall of Fame .
In early 1988, Arm played Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt a poor boombox recording Mudhoney had made. Pavitt suggested the band record with producer Jack Endino and offered to release it on Sub Pop. This recording session resulted in Mudhoney’s first single, ” Touch Me I’m Sick “. The band…
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The final demo, completed in 1988, was named The Treehouse Tapes and found its way to music managers Kelly Curtis and Susan Silver , who also managed the Seattle-based band Soundgarden .
So Far, So Good… So What! was released in January 1988 and was well received by fans and critics. The album featured a cover version of the Sex Pistols ‘ ” Anarchy in the U.K. “; Mustaine changed the lyrics, later admitting that he had simply heard them incorrectly. To…
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Something Happens’ first release was the self-released “Two Chances” EP, which attracted the attention of Virgin Records . After initially declining the label, the band agreed to a second proposal and released a live EP, I Know Ray Harman , in 1988.