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Black 'N Blue
12+ albums
hard rockhair metalGlam Metalheavy metal80s
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Black 'N Blue is an American heavy metal band formed in Portland, Oregon, in November 1981 by high school friends Jaime St. James and Tommy Thayer. Initially performing under the name Movie Star, the group later adopted the name Black 'N Blue to reflect their energetic musical style and visual image. They are best known for the song "Hold On to 18" from their debut album "Black 'n Blue", released in August 1984. In 1982, their demo "Chains Around Heaven" was featured on the compilation album "Metal Massacre", which also introduced bands such as Metallica, Ratt, and Malice. This exposure helped establish Black 'N Blue in the heavy metal scene. After relocating to Los Angeles in 1983, the band quickly became part of the Hollywood club circuit. Within six months, they signed a worldwide recording contract with Geffen Records. Their debut album, produced by Dieter Dierks, gained moderate success through radio and MTV airplay. Their second album, "Without Love", was released in 1985 and featured a more polished, radio-oriented sound. The singles "Without Love" and "Miss Mystery" received some attention, though they did not achieve significant chart success. The song "Nature of the Beach" appeared in the film "Vision Quest" and was included as the B-side of the Madonna single "Gambler", though it was not part of the film's official soundtrack. In 1986, the band began working with Gene Simmons of Kiss, who produced their next two albums: "Nasty Nasty" in 1986 and "In Heat" in 198
