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Dokken is an American heavy metal and hard rock band which was formed in 1976. The group became one of the classic metal bands from their era, accumulating numerous charting singles and selling over 10 million albums. While the band became associated with bands like Ratt, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Warlock, and Def Leppard, their style of traditional metal characterized by extravagant use of lead guitars and soaring melodic vocals backed by a heavy thumping bass still sets them apart from similar acts to this day. Though some have insisted that Dokken produced a image that was somewhat "glam," their music, due largely to the unique style of world renowned guitarist George Lynch, was traditionally heavy with technical expertise, and the band relied much less on a "glam" image than later glam metal bands such as Poison and Cinderella, focusing more on the musical aspect. Nevertheless, they failed to achieve the same commercial success as any of the aforementioned bands. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... Glam metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that arose in the late 1970s - early 1980s in the United States. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Elektra Records is a record label started in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickholt, who both invested $300. ... CMC International is a record label, a division of its parent label - Sanctuary Records. ... Donald Maynard Dokken (born June 29, 1953) is a singer most famous for being the singer of the band Dokken which bears his name. ... Barry Sparks (born June 20, 1968, in Lucasville, Ohio) is the current bass player of the American glam metal band Dokken. ... George Lynch (b. ... Reb Beach (born Richard Earl Beach, Jr. ... John Norum in 2004 John Norum, born as John Terry Norum on February 23rd, 1964 in Vardø, Norway. ... Jeff Pilson (born January 19th, 1958, Lake Forest, Illinois, USA) is an American bass guitarist specializing in heavy metal music. ... Juan Croucier (born August 22, 1959) is an American, heavy metal musician. ... // Greg Leon Los Angeles guitarist most famous for having been in, or involved with, bands right before they had fame, including Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Dokken and Rough Cutt. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... Ratt is an American sleaze metal and semi glam metal band that formed in San Diego and enjoyed significant commercial success during the 1980s. ... For other uses, see Judas priest (curse). ... Mötley Crüe in 2004 Mötley Crüe is an American rock band whose members include Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil. ... Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal band, whose 1983 & 1984 success contributed to launching the 1980s glam metal scene. ... Warlock was a German heavy metal music band from Duesseldorf, originally assembled in late 1982. ... Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. ... Glam metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that arose in the late 1970s - early 1980s in the United States. ... Poison is an American glam metal band which originally achieved popular success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... Cinderella is an American blues based hard rock and glam metal band most known during the 1980s and early 1990s. ...

Dokken was composed of founder Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on lead guitars, Jeff Pilson on bass, and Mick Brown on drums. Currently, only Dokken and Brown remain from the original lineup. After several lineup changes on guitar, Dokken's attorney, Jon Levin, stepped in to fill the role. In 2001, Barry Sparks replaced Jeff Pilson on the bass guitar. Donald Maynard Dokken (born June 29, 1953) is a singer most famous for being the singer of the band Dokken which bears his name. ... George Lynch (b. ... Jeff Pilson (born January 19th, 1958, Lake Forest, Illinois, USA) is an American bass guitarist specializing in heavy metal music. ... If you were looking for the UK journalist, see Mick Brown (journalist) Mick Brown (born ca. ...

Band history

Dokken was formed in the late 1970s when guitarist George Lynch and drummer Mick Brown from the group Xciter teamed up with Don Dokken on vocals and Jim Monanteras as a temporary bassist to record Back in the Streets with Carerre Records. Lynch replaced earlier Dokken guitarist Greg Leon who was also a replacement for Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot. George Lynch (b. ... If you were looking for the UK journalist, see Mick Brown (journalist) Mick Brown (born ca. ... Xciter is an American metal band which came from Southern California in the late 70s. ... // Greg Leon Los Angeles guitarist most famous for having been in, or involved with, bands right before they had fame, including Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Dokken and Rough Cutt. ... For the talk radio host, see Randi Rhodes, or for the guitar model, see Jackson Randy Rhoads. ... Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal band, whose 1983 & 1984 success contributed to launching the 1980s glam metal scene. ...

In 1978, Juan Croucier replaced Monanteras as another temporary bassist; that same year the band released the singles "Hard Rock Woman," and "Paris is Burning." In 1981 the band released the album Breaking the Chains in Europe, which was re-mastered and re-released by Elektra Records in the US on September 18, 1983. While the band was very popular in Europe by then, they had not yet made the charts in the US. For UK rock fans, Dokken offered a tantalising glimpse of the kind of slick, but still very heavy rock coming out of America. Magazines such as Kerrang! blazed a trail for Dokken in the UK. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Juan Croucier (born August 22, 1959) is an American, heavy metal musician. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ...

Juan Croucier left Dokken in 1981 to join the band Ratt and was replaced by Jeff Pilson who became their first official bassist. 1984 was Dokken's breakout year in the US with the release of the album Tooth and Nail on September 13. The album contained several hit songs: "Just Got Lucky", "Alone Again", and "Into The Fire". The album sold over one million copies in the US alone and peaked at #49. On November 9, 1985, the album Under Lock and Key was released. It also sold over one million copies with hits like "In My Dreams" (#24), "The Hunter" (#25) and "It's Not Love."^[1] During this time in the 1980s, Dokken opened up for such bands as Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, and Aerosmith, among others. Ratt is an American sleaze metal and semi glam metal band that formed in San Diego and enjoyed significant commercial success during the 1980s. ... Jeff Pilson (born January 19th, 1958, Lake Forest, Illinois, USA) is an American bass guitarist specializing in heavy metal music. ... Tooth and Nail is a 1984 album by heavy metal band Dokken. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see Judas priest (curse). ... Twisted Sister is an American hard rock band from New York City. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ...

Following a successful tour with Scorpions, Dokken returned to the studio in December 1986 to record Dream Warriors, a song for the movie A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. The track brought the band to the attention of many UK hard rock fans. The song was released as a single (Dream Warriors / Back For The Attack) on February 10, 1987. After this release, the band took nearly half a year off before returning to the studio to record the album Back for the Attack. The album was released on November 27, 1987. it spawned the hits "Burning Like A Flame" (#20) and "Heaven Sent" became the band's most popular release, reaching #13 on U.S. charts. It included a remixed version of the single "Dream Warriors" (#22), The accompanying music video, which featured band members interacting with the film's characters, was the band's most popular video. Back for the Attack became Dokken's third record to reach platinum status. Sculptor Steve Fiorilla's customized writhing skeleton guitar was the highlight of another Dokken video. For other bands named The Scorpions or other meanings of scorpion, see scorpion. ... Dream Warriors is a song written by Dokken members George Lynch & Jeff Pilson for the movieA Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 331st day of the year (332nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Steve Fiorillas creation for the MTV logo Guillotine Steve Fiorilla is an American artist, born in 1961 in Paterson, New Jersey, who lives and works in Buffalo, New York. ...

Recordings from their tour in Japan led to the release of Beast from the East on November 16, 1988 before the band broke up due to creative differences between Don and George. During this hiatus, Lynch and Brown formed Lynch Mob and recorded two albums. Wicked Sensation 1990 and Lynch Mob 1992 Don Dokken also recorded a solo album, Up From The Ashes in 1990. Jeff Pilson fronted the band, War and Peace, while George Lynch also released a solo album. Lynch's first solo effort, Sacred Groove reunited him with Don Dokken for the writing of the track We Don't Own This World. Dokken was also supposed to sing lead on the track, however at the last moment, Don was unable to attend the studio session and was replaced by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. The band reunited in 1993, but didn't release an album until Dysfunctional in 1995 with Columbia Records. One Live Night, a live acoustical album was released in 1996 by CMC, along with Shadowlife in 1997. is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Up From the Ashes is a 1990 hard rock album by Don Dokken (Singer of his original band Dokken). ... Columbia Records is the oldest brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888, and was the first record company to produce pre-recorded records as opposed to blank cylinders. ...

In 1998, Lynch left the band to reunite Lynch Mob and was replaced by Reb Beach of the band Winger. They released Erase the Slate in 1999 and Live from the Sun in 2000. In 2001, Beach was replaced by John Norum (formerly with the band Europe), and Jeff Pilson was replaced by Barry Sparks on bass. 2002 also saw the release of the album Long Way Home. That year, they were also featured in the Metal Edge Rockfest 2002. Lynch Mob are a band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the bands only permanent member. ... Reb Beach (born Richard Earl Beach, Jr. ... Winger is an American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band from New York City. ... John Norum in 2004 John Norum, born as John Terry Norum on February 23rd, 1964 in Vardø, Norway. ... Europe is a Swedish hard rock band originally assembled as a progressive rock group; they later added keyboards to their sound in order to soften it. ... Barry Sparks (born June 20, 1968, in Lucasville, Ohio) is the current bass player of the American glam metal band Dokken. ...

In 2004, John Norum left to join a reunited Europe and was replaced by Jon Levin (who formerly played guitar on Doro's Force Majeure), and they released the album Hell to Pay. Currently, the band is touring lightly, and has scheduled some concert dates with fellow 1980s metal band Great White. In addition, they are also working on new songs of what will become their tenth studio album, tentatively named Lightning Strikes Again named after the song in the album "Under Lock and Key". Europe is a Swedish hard rock band originally assembled as a progressive rock group; they later added keyboards to their sound in order to soften it. ... For other variations of Doro, see Doro. ... Hell To Pay is an album by heavy metal band Dokken, released on May 18, 2004. ... For other uses, see Great White (disambiguation). ...

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Guest appearances

Members and ex-members of the band have appeared on various tribute albums. George played guitar on "Anthem" on a tribute album to Rush, while George Lynch and Jeff Pilson have appeared on tribute albums to Iron Maiden. Jeff Pilson also appeared as the bassist for Steel Dragon in the movie Rock Star (starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston), which was loosely based on Judas Priest. They also appeared in Dio's Hear 'n Aid in the '80s, and were featured prominently in the music video. Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario; presently comprised of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in the East End of London. ... Jeff Pilson (born January 19th, 1958, Lake Forest, Illinois, USA) is an American bass guitarist specializing in heavy metal music. ... Steel Dragon: Zakk Wylde, Jeff Pilson, Mark Wahlberg, Dominic West and Jason Bonham Steel Dragon is the name of a ficticious heavy metal band featuring real musicians, created to appear in the Warner Bros movie Rock Star (2001), inclusively being responsible for the movies original soundtrack. ... Rock Star is a 2001 movie starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Stephen Herek. ... For the actor and television game show host, see Mark L. Walberg. ... Jennifer Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning American film and television actress, best known for her role as Rachel Green in the popular television sitcom Friends. ... For other uses, see Judas priest (curse). ... Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA), is an American heavy metal vocalist who has performed with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Elf, and his own band Dio. ... Logo of the Hear n Aid project Hear n Aid was a joint effort from the heavy metal scene of the 80s to raise money for famine relief in Africa. ...

Members

Current members

• Don Dokken – lead vocals, guitar (1977-1988, 1993–present)
• Jon Levin – guitar (2004–present)
• Barry Sparks – bass, backing vocals (2001–present)
• Mick Brown – drums, backing vocals (1981-1988, 1993–present)

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Past members

• George Lynch – guitar (1981–1988, 1993-1997)
• Reb Beach – guitar (1998–2001)
• John Norum – guitar (1997, 2001–2004)
• Jeff Pilson – bass (1983-1988, 1993-2001)
• Juan Croucier – bass (1978–1982)
• Greg Leon - guitar (1977-1979)
• Peter Baltes - bass (1977-1978)
• Gary Holland - drums (1979)
• Greg Pecka - drums
• Tom Croucier - guitar
• Bobby Blotzer - drums
• Mikkey D - bass (2001 Tour)
• Alex De Rosso - guitar (2004 Europe Tour)
• Kelly Keeling
• Jeff Tappen - bass
• Frankie Banali - drums (9-21-2002)
• Adam Hamilton - bass (9-21-2002)
• Greg Smith - bass (5-22 ~ 25-2005)
• Sean McNabb - bass (6-30-2006)

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Discography

Studio Albums

• Breaking the Chains (September 18, 1983) #136
• Tooth and Nail (September 13, 1984) #49
• Under Lock and Key (November 9, 1985) #32
• Back for the Attack (November 27, 1987) #13
• Dysfunctional (1995) #47
• Shadowlife (1997) #146
• Erase The Slate (1999)
• Long Way Home (2002)
• Hell To Pay (2004)
• Lightning Strikes Again (2008)

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Live Albums

• Beast from the East (November 16, 1988) #33
• One Live Night (1996)
• Live from the Sun (2000)
• Japan Live '95 (2003)
• From Conception: Live 1981 (2007)

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Compilations

• The Best of Dokken (1994) (Japan Only)
• The Very Best of Dokken (1999)
• Change The World: An Introduction (2004)
• The Definitive Rock Collection (2006)

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Singles/EPs

• Back in the Streets (EP) (1979)
• Breaking the Chains (1983) #32
• Into the Fire (1984) #21
• Just Got Lucky (1984) #27
• Alone Again (1985) #20
• The Hunter (1985) #25
• In My Dreams (1986) #24
• It's Not Love (1986)
• Dream Warriors (February 10, 1987) #22
• Burning Like A Flame (1987) #20
• Heaven Sent (1988) #13
• Prisoner (1988) #37
• Walk Away (1988)
• Too High to Fly (1995) #29

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Trivia

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• Heavy Metal Parking Lot is a documentary about concert goers before a Dokken / Judas Priest concert in 1986.
• Toured as part of the U.S. 'Monsters of Rock' Festival in the summer of 1988, along with Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica, and Kingdom Come.
• Shared the same management company as Metallica in the '80s.
• George Lynch claims that Spinal Tap's history was exactly like Dokken.
• The online cartoon strip Home on the Strange featured a character in their September 7th comic entitled "Party Party, Part 3" who claimed his occupation was to keep Dokken's "Wikipedia entry pure" and adding; "Evil men edit their entry to claim that Don Dokken is the retarded cousin of Ronnie James Dio. Others slander them with accusations of love affairs with Boy George. But then I restore truth to the world!"^[2]
• 1985 Dwight Schrute (The Office) loved Dokken as shown in Dwight's web log entry September 27, 08:50 PM Time Encapsulated, by 1985 Dwight signing a letter to his future self in a time capsule "Dokken Rules. Dwight."
• In an episode of Wonder Showzen, a segment extolls the virtues of biological modification on a pre-natal child. Advertising that you can "change your baby's DNA, so their acne spells the name of your favorite band", Dokken's logo is shown spelled in acne on a child's forehead.
• The band is named in Stephen King's novel, The Stand when Julie Lawry claims to have slept with the bassist from Dokken.
• Inspired the expression "We're rokken like Dokken!"

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References

External links

• Dokken Official Website
• Dokken Official Myspace
• Dokken Live pictures Germany