| Hurricane
also see THE HURRICANES |
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| Genre(s) | Heavy metal Glam metal |
| Years active | 1985-1991 2000-Present |
| Members | |
| Kelly Hansen (vocals/guitars/keyboards) Sean Manning (guitar) Carlos Villalobos (guitar) Larry Antonino (bass) Jay Schellen (drums) |
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| Former members | |
| Robert Sarzo (guitar) Tony Cavazo (bass) Doug Aldrich (guitar) |
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Hurricane was an 1980s heavy metal / glam metal rock band originally featuring Kelly Hansen (vocals), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay Schellen (drums). Hurricane will always be remembered as being the band formed by the kid brothers of Quiet Riot's Carlos Cavazo and Rudy Sarzo.
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History
Quiet Riot's Kevin DuBrow introduced Robert Sarzo and Tony Cavazo in the early 80s. After deciding to form a band, Sarzo and Cavazo recruited singer Kelly Hansen and drummer Jay Schellen. With little label interest, the band decided to release a mini-album themselves, Take What You Want. The album and constant touring led to them getting a major label deal.
Success
Hurricane had four albums. Take What You Want (1985), Over The Edge (1988), Slave To The Thrill (1990), and Liquifury (2001). Over The Edge was their most successful album featuring their only top 40 hit, "I'm On To You" in 1988. In 1989, Sarzo left the group and was replaced by ex-Lion guitarist, Doug Aldrich. This lineup recorded one album before Aldrich moved on to House of Lords and the rest of the group quickly disintegrated with the onslaught of grunge. In 1991 Schellen wrote,recorded and toured extensively with both Unruly Child and Sircle Of Silence while Hansen did a considerable amount of session work. Schellen suggested that Hansen help with the recording of Unruly Child's second release, and shortly after they agreed to resurrect Hurricane. Sean Manning (guitar), Carlos Villalobos (guitar), and Larry Antonino (bass) rounded out the new version of the band, and they released Liquifury to great accalim from both fan and critics alike. Jay Schellen went on to join progressive rock group Asia and is now in GPS. Kelly Hansen has joined the legendary group Foreigner.
Reunion in the Works?
According to a February 2007 article, original guitarist Robert Sarzo has attempted to reform Hurricane, and he and other members of the reconstituted line-up are reportedly working on a new album. It is unclear whether Hansen and Schellen or original bassist Tony Cavazo are involved in this current project. In any event, the album is to feature original material and a slightly new sound. (source: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66843)
Discography
- Take What You Want (1985)
- Over The Edge (1988)
- Slave to the Thrill (1990)
- Liquifury (2001)
