Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City - May 17, 2025

Crossfade

1 concert

Crossfade, a hard rock/heavy metal band from Columbia, SC, formed in the late '90s with Ed Sloan, Mitch James, and Brian Geiger. Known for hits like "Cold," their 2004 debut went platinum. They were signed by Columbia Records and collaborated with mixer Randy Staub.

Halestorm

50 concerts

Nashville’s Halestorm, known for hard rock hits and raw honesty, boasts a GRAMMY win, seven #1 rock songs, and collaborations with top producers like Dave Cobb.

Kat Von D

1 concert

Kat Von D, born in Mexico, is known for her gothic post-punk music style. Her debut album "Love Made Me Do It" features tracks like "Exorcism" and "Protected." Collaborations include Linda Perry and Peter Murphy, with mixing by Dan Haigh. Her creative works span tattoos, TV, books, and beauty.

Nickelback

3 concerts

Nickelback, a post-grunge rock band from Canada, gained mainstream success with emotional hits like "How You Remind Me" and "Photograph." Led by Chad Kroeger, they topped charts in the 2000s and collaborated with stars like Avril Lavigne and Santana. Known for blending rock and pop, they achieved massive sales with albums like Silver Side Up and All the Right Reasons. Hits include "Someday" and "Rock Star," and they've worked with producers like Rick Parashar and Mutt Lange. With over two decades of hits, they remain a rock staple.

3 Doors Down

1 concert

Republic Records signed 3 Doors Down, who gained fame with hits like "Kryptonite." Their debut, The Better Life, went 4x platinum, with follow-ups like Away from the Sun also achieving multi-platinum status. Seventeen Days and a self-titled album hit number one on Billboard. Known for their steady touring and collaboration with producer Howard Benson for Time of My Life, the band remains a staple in rock music.

Candlebox

5 concerts

Candlebox, formed in Seattle in 1990, achieved success with their 1993 debut album featuring hits "You" and "Far Behind." Known for blending grunge with bluesy rock, their album went quadruple platinum. The band experienced lineup changes but re-formed in 2006 and released several albums, including Wolves (2021) and The Long Goodbye (2023). They collaborated with musicians like Pearl Jam's Dave Krusen and Ugly Kid Joe's Shannon Larkin.

Bret Michaels

15 concerts

Bret Michaels, born in Butler, PA, rose to fame as Poison's frontman, selling over 30 million records. His solo career is notable, with hits like "Custom Built." Collaborated with legends like Joe Perry and Loretta Lynn, he's a sought-after performer, TV star, and influential figure.

Night Ranger

14 concerts

Night Ranger, the rock legends born in the early '80s, have sold over 17M albums. Known for hits like “Sister Christian” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” their music has captivated audiences globally. With albums like "Dawn Patrol," and "7 Wishes," they continue to perform worldwide, featuring members Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, and Brad Gillis.

Alice Cooper

35 concerts

Born Vincent Furnier, Alice Cooper revolutionized rock in the '70s with shock rock. Known for gritty hard rock and theatrics, hits like "School's Out" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and collaborations with icons like Bob Ezrin, Alice gained fame for his dramatic stage shows. Solo success came with "Welcome to My Nightmare." His later works like "Trash" kept him relevant, collaborating with artists like Desmond Child. A cult legend, he toured with bands like Mötley Crüe and released albums like "Detroit Stories." Cooper's influence shaped music, blending rock theatrics and heavy metal.

The Struts

32 concerts

British rock band The Struts, formed in Derby in 2012, are famed for their energetic live shows. Known for hits like "Could Have Been Me" and collaborations with Robbie Williams, Kesha, and Tom Morello, they've topped Spotify Viral charts and appeared on major TV shows. Opening for legends like The Rolling Stones and playing festivals like Lollapalooza, they've sold out tours worldwide.

Dorothy

24 concerts

Dorothy Martin, born in Budapest and raised in San Diego, is the rock powerhouse behind DOROTHY. Known for fusing raw emotion, gospel undertones, and rock, she gained fame with hits like “Raise Hell.” Her albums, including "The Way" featuring Slash, showcase personal, genre-bending tracks. With anthems exploring faith and rebirth, Dorothy has collaborated with legends and built a global fanbase.

Def Leppard

19 concerts

Def Leppard, formed in Sheffield in 1977, are iconic for their blend of glam rock and pop ballads. Notable albums include "Pyromania" and "Hysteria," with major hits like "Pour Some Sugar on Me." Despite challenges, such as drummer Rick Allen's accident, they remained successful, producing chart-toppers and consistently touring. They collaborated with notable figures like producer Mutt Lange and recently worked with Alison Krauss. The band, known for its melodic metal and MTV success, earned numerous awards and remains a heavy metal legend today.

Bush

44 concerts

With 20M records sold, 1 billion streams, and a GRAMMY® nod, BUSH, known for hits like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead," remains a rock staple since 1994’s debut *Sixteen Stone*.

Saliva

26 concerts

Saliva, an American rock band known for hits like “Click Click Boom” and Grammy-nominated “Your Disease,” blends hard-hitting, anthemic sounds. Their Double Platinum and Gold albums feature fan favorites and collaborations like Nikki Sixx. Since 2011, frontman Bobby Amaru has fueled their enduring energy and success.

Shinedown

10 concerts

Shinedown, featuring Brent Smith, Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch, is a multi-platinum modern rock powerhouse known for their #1 hits and dynamic evolution.

Chevelle

33 concerts

Chevelle, the Chicago alternative rock trio with brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, boasts 7 #1 hits, 17 top 10 songs, and multiple platinum albums, making rock history.

Flyleaf

3 concerts

Texas-bred Flyleaf broke onto the hard rock scene with Lacey Sturm's dynamic vocals and hit songs like "I'm So Sick" and "All Around Me." Their 2005 debut went platinum, and they topped charts with albums like Memento Mori. After Sturm's departure and a hiatus, she rejoined for a 2022 reunion tour. The band collaborated with producers like Howard Benson and opened for acts such as Korn and Breaking Benjamin.

Three Days Grace

46 concerts

Since 2003, Canadian band Three Days Grace, with members Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, and Neil Sanderson, has dominated hard rock with hits like "I Hate Everything About You" and "Animal I Have Become." They boast 19 #1s at Mediabase Active Rock and 17 #1s at Billboard/BDS Active Rock, multiple Juno nominations, and over 5 billion streams worldwide.

Tim Montana

2 concerts

Tim Montana, born in Montana, is a hard rock artist known for "Devil You Know," praised by Loudwire and charting on Billboard. He toured with Staind and Bush and co-owns Wise River Club.

Extreme

5 concerts

EXTREME, a Boston-born rock band, blends hard rock and introspective ballads. With hits in "Bill & Ted" and "Stranger Things," they sold 10M records and hit #1 on Billboard.

Black Stone Cherry

3 concerts

Proud Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry, known for emotive pop-rock hooks and headbanging riffs, return triumphantly with their eighth album, "Screamin’ At The Sky."

Everclear

49 concerts

Everclear, formed in 1992 by Art Alexakis, is a key '90s alternative rock band known for hits like "Santa Monica" and "Father of Mine." With 11 studio albums, over 6 million records sold, and a 1998 Grammy nomination, they've built a lasting legacy. Alexakis also created the Summerland Tour and released a solo album. Their first live album, Live at The Whisky a Go Go, showcases their enduring appeal.

Trapt

12 concerts

Fuel (USA)

6 concerts

Puddle of Mudd

2 concerts

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