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Mr. Big
12+ albums
hard rockrockclassic rock80shair metal
about
1) Mr. Big was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1988. The original lineup included Eric Martin (lead vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Pat Torpey (drums). Although primarily a hard rock band, they were also known for their softer ballads. Their music was characterized by strong vocals and rich vocal harmonies. Among their most recognized songs are "To Be with You," which reached number one in 15 countries in 1992, and "Just Take My Heart." The band took its name from the song "Mr. Big" by Free, which they covered on the 1993 album "Bump Ahead." Mr. Big released four studio albums during their initial run: "Mr. Big" (1989), "Lean into It" (1991), "Bump Ahead" (1993), and "Hey Man" (1996). In 1999, Paul Gilbert left the group and was replaced by Richie Kotzen, who also contributed vocals. With this lineup, the band released two more albums: "Get Over It" (1999) and "Actual Size" (2001). The group disbanded in 2002. In 2009, Mr. Big reunited with its original lineup following fan demand. Their first tour after reuniting took place in Japan. In 2010, they released "What If...", their first studio album with the original members in 15 years. During the recording of their 2014 album "...The Stories We Could Tell," drummer Pat Torpey was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was only able to participate in a limited capacity. The band's next album, "Defying Gravity" (2017), was the last to include Torpey, who contributed to select tracks and
![Lean Into It [Expanded]](https://lastfm.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/174s/3d5c61b35ae520eaf5b532bf9ea888be.png)
![Bump Ahead [Expanded]](https://lastfm.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/174s/46a0da25afafb7f53b9eea10bf52141f.png)
