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Lillian Axe
12+ albums
hard rock80smelodic rockhair metalGlam Metal
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Lillian Axe is an American hard rock band formed in 1983 in New Orleans, United States. The group is known for its releases "Lillian Axe", "Love + War", "Poetic Justice" and "Psychoschizophrenia". Although the lineup has changed frequently, guitarist Steve Blaze and bassist Michael Maxx Darby have remained associated with the band since its early period. The band developed from the New Orleans group Oz, which included Blaze alongside vocalist Rick Bohrer, guitarist Orlando Ace Palacio, bassist Darby, and drummer Jeff Savelle. After Palacio’s departure, Blaze became lead guitarist and later proposed the name Lillian Axe after viewing Creepshow, drawing inspiration from imagery in the film. Lineup changes followed, including the replacement of Bohrer and another departing member by Johnny Vines and Danny King. During the mid-1980s the band toured extensively, performing as an opening act for groups such as Ratt, Poison, and Queensryche. A performance in Dallas led to attention from MCA Records and manager Marshall Berle, nephew of entertainer Milton Berle. Amid internal tensions, Blaze continued the project and considered potential vocalists, including Jani Lane of Warrant, who ultimately remained with his own group, then negotiating with Columbia Records. A lineup formed in 1987 with vocalist Ron Taylor, guitarist and keyboardist Jon Ster, bassist Rob Stratton, Blaze, and drummer King recorded the band’s debut album "Lillian Axe", produced by Robbin Crosby. Its follow-up, "L
