Cinderella
Started
out as strictly a glam band, but evolved into a much more bluesy, melodic band
in the 90's. Became MTV darlings with a string of catchy singles and successful
albums. Little label or media support slowed the band down in their later years,
but they continue to have a loyal following.
Members came and went during
their formative years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including Michael Kelly Smith
who would later resurface in Britny Fox. By the time Jon Bon Jovi had discovered
them and recording had started for what would become Night Songs the band was
comprised of Tom Keifer (vocals/guitar), Jeff LaBar (guitar), Eric Brittingham
(bass) and Fred Coury (drums). Success was instant, while they toured with some
of the biggest names of the era the album shot up the charts on its way to selling
over three million copies. Long Cold Winter had similar success before the group
got more in touch with their bluesy roots for the third album, and then the bottom
fell out. Heartbreak Station sold a disappointing (for Cinderella) one million
copies, and by 1993 Coury left (joining Arcade) to be replaced by Kevin Valentine
whom would himself leave half way through recording sessions for Still Climbing
to make room for Ray Brinker. The group called it a day in 1995 and went their
separate ways without much fanfare.
The original band reformed in 1998 for
the Unfinished Business tour and released a couple live albums. They continue
to tour to this very day, but rumored new material has yet to come forward. Down,
but never out, Cinderella will be sure to usher in the new wave of hard rock.
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