Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City - May 17, 2025

Crossfade

3 concerts

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.

Candlebox

8 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

19 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

19 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

25 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

3 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

33 concerts

Budapest-born, SoCal-raised singer/songwriter leading LA rock band DOROTHY; heavy guitars + gospel grit. Hits “Raise Hell,” “Wicked Ones”; collabed with Slash, Dolly Parton.

Def Leppard

12 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

19 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

7 concerts

Memphis-born rock band Saliva; 20+ years, millions of streams, electrifying live shows. Known for “Time Bomb” & “Horizon: Retold”; “Cope” ft. Trevor McNevan.

Shinedown

64 concerts

Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown, known for hits like "Dance, Kid, Dance" and "Killing Fields," has 23 Billboard #1s, 10M albums sold, and is Billboard’s top Mainstream Rock artist.

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

18 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

32 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

8 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.

Puddle Of Mudd

1 concert

Formed in 1991, rock band Puddle of Mudd is known for hits like “Blurry” and “She Hates Me.” They've sold over 7M albums worldwide and earned multi-platinum success.

Extreme

38 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

61 concerts

Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry blend hard rock, blues, and soul across 8 albums, scoring UK Top 20 hits and US radio singles with tight, collaborative songwriting.

Everclear

24 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.

Halestorm

30 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.

Royale Lynn

24 concerts

Royale Lynn, a small-town alt-metal artist signed to Epitaph Records, blends hard rock with nostalgic vibes. Known for hits like “DEATH WISH” ft. Danny Worsnop, she’s amassed 65M+ streams and 1M followers, tackling deep themes like mental health and resilience.

Trapt

22 concerts

Trapt, formed in Los Gatos, California, delivers hard rock, post-grunge, and alternative metal. Known for "Headstrong," their self-titled debut achieved platinum status. Other popular songs include "Still Frame" and "Stand Up." Their discography features albums like "Someone in Control," "Only Through the Pain," "Shadow Work," "The Fall," and "Resurrection." The band is recognized for melodic hooks, introspective lyrics, and powerful riffs.

Lacey Sturm

19 concerts

Born in Texas, Lacey Sturm gained fame with Flyleaf's multi-platinum hits like "I'm So Sick." After three albums, she went solo, collaborating with Skillet and Breaking Benjamin. Known for her powerful voice, she released "Life Screams" in 2016, becoming the first solo woman to top Billboard's hard rock charts. She also authored a memoir, "The Reason."

Fuel (USA)

4 concerts

Alice in Chains

1 concert

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