Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City - May 17, 2025

Crossfade

2 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.

Bret Michaels

9 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

8 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

39 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.

Dorothy

35 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

15 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

35 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

11 concerts

Memphis hard rock band Saliva broke out with “Click Click Boom” & “Your Disease” (Grammy-nominated); 2001’s double‑platinum Every Six Seconds spawned hits “Always.”

Shinedown

62 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

38 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

19 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

47 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

16 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

3 concerts

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

39 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

53 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

30 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

13 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.

Candlebox

4 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.

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."

Royale Lynn

2 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.

Fuel (USA)

9 concerts

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