Kick Axe was formed in Regina, Saskatchewan , Canada, in 1974 by Larry Gillstrom (guitar), Victor Langen (bass guitar), and his brother Gary Langen (drums, lead vocals), but at those times they called themselves Hobbit. In 1976, they changed the name to Kick Axe. After several line-up changes, by 1979, they added a guitarist Raymond Harvey and relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia , in search of greater exposure. Gary Langen was not willing to leave Saskatchewan and was replaced by Larry’s brother Brian Gillstrom. The group began recording in 1979 but scrapped the sessions because they felt they needed a more distinguished front man. Vocalist Charles McNary was brought in and the band started to make waves, even making an appearance on a Playboy compilation album.
Kick Axe was formed in Regina, Saskatchewan , Canada, in 1974 by
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