History in Five Songs 272: Late-to-Arrive Hair Metal Bands

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

In Episode 272, Martin dives into the world of hair metal bands that emerged on the scene just as the grunge era began, exploring how these groups struggled to gain traction and achieve success. The episode highlights artists like Lillian Axe and Ugly Kid Joe, who found themselves at the tail end of the hair metal trend, navigating a music industry shifting towards new sounds and styles.

1. Lillian Axe – “Innocence”
2. Ugly Kid Joe – “Everything About You”
3. War Babies – “Satellite”
4. Salty Dog – “Cat’s Got Nine”
5. Extreme – “When I’m President”

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