Pretty Boy Floyd

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One of the most over-the-top glam/hair metal bands that exploded on to the scene in the late-80's with their album, "Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz".

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~ HISTORY & VIDEOS ~

~ HISTORY ~

The origins of the band can be traced back to a group named Doll in Hollywood, California. It featured vocalist Kerry Doll, guitarist Aeriel Stiles, bassist Vinnie Chas and drummer Kari Kane. Doll recorded demos but reportedly no albums.

They became Pretty Boy Floyd in 1987 when Kerry Doll was replaced by singer Steve "Sex" Summers. Soon Aeriel Stiles was replaced by New York guitarist Kristy Majors. The band's name was reportedly given to them by producer Kim Fowley who the band were working with at the time.

Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz

After 8 shows Pretty Boy Floyd were snapped up by MCA Records. Their debut album named Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz" was released in 1989 and produced by Motörhead producer Howard Benson. It reached #130 on the United States Billboard charts. The majority of the material features on the debut album was written by former guitarist Aeriel Stiles, however Kristy Majors wrote the song "Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)".

Two singles, and accompanying promotional videos were released from the album; "Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)" and "I Wanna Be With You", which gained rotation on MTV. They were also having success in Europe at the time, by being the cover subject of hard rock magazine Kerrang! on December 16, 1989.

Pretty Boy Floyd became embroiled in a dispute over the copyright of their band name, with a Canadian band also called Pretty Boy Floyd. The Canadian group released their debut Bullets and Lipstick the same year, but after a court case were forced to change their name to Tommi Floyd (the name of their frontman).

In early 1990 Pretty Boy Floyd were supposed to tour the United Kingdom in support of The Quireboys, but pulled out as their schedule was packed with shooting their second video "I Wanna Be With You".

Their music featured on two movie soundtracks, first the demo version of "48 Hours" was included on the 1989 The Karate Kid, Part III film. Two years later the previously unreleased "Slam Dunk" was released on the Ellen Barkin movie Switch soundtrack. However, by 1991 MCA Records had stopped supporting the band financially when they needed to tour, coupled with in-band fighting they soon decided to disband.

Reunited

By late 1995 Pretty Boy Floyd had reformed. They went into the studio to record a five song E.P. titled "A Tale of Sex, Designer Drugs, and the Death of Rock N Roll" in 1998. The band featured future Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli, L.A. Guns bassist Keff Ratcliffe as well as Kari Kane, Kristy Majors and Steve Summers.

Although not as popular as their heyday in the late 1980s Floyd continued on in the underground music scene, putting out more releases. A full length album Porn Stars followed next, It featured five re-recordings of tracks from their debut album, and eight others including a cover of Alice Cooper's "Department of Youth". The production of this album was notably more raw than their debut.

Most Recently

The original lineup reunited once again, but have since gone their seperate ways. Along with Steve Summers, the current lineup of Pretty Boy Floyd now also includes drummer, Troy Patrick Farrell (White Lion).

~ VIDEOS ~

"Rock & Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night On Fire)"

"I Wanna Be With You"

Interview + clip

Discussion Forum

Pretty Boy Floyd To Release New Album, Covers CD, Live DVD

Started by Andrew Nov 17.

Pretty Boy Floyd Announce World Tour Dates

Started by Andrew Jul 30.

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Comment by Andrew on December 17, 2009 at 7:20pm: Formed in 1987, PRETTY BOY FLOYD is most famous for its 1989 LP Leather Boyz With Electric Toy and the two singles from it, 'Rock And Roll (Is Gonna Set The Night On Fire)' and 'I Wanna Be With You'.

This year brings upon the 20th Anniversary of “Leather Boyz” where founding members Steve "Sex" Summers and Kristy "Krash" Majors, along with newcomers Criss 6 and drummer Troy Patrick Farrell (WHITE LION) will embark on a four week tour starting in Japan onto Australia, Great Britain, Sweden, Italy and finally back in Los Angeles.

Plans for 2010 is to release a new original album as well as a cover album and release a DVD of the 20th Anniversary Tour.

Tour dates:

December
18 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Concert Theatre (with BULLETBOYS)

January
22 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
23 - Mesa, AZ - Goathead Saloon

February
19 - Monterrey, Mexico - Woodstock Plaza (with VINCE NEIL)
20 - Mexico City, Mexico - Lunario (with Vince Neil)

March
4 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Estudio Diana
5 - Leon City, Mexico - Top Music Cafe
6 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Private Function

Courtesy of www.bravewords.com

Comment by Andrew on November 10, 2009 at 1:56pm: Hollywood glammers PRETTY BOY FLOYD have extended their run on the road. The band's complete itinerary is now as follows:

November
22 - Cyclone - Tokyo, Japan
23 - Cyclone - Tokyo, Japan
26 - Gaelic Theater - Sydney, Australia
27 - The Step Inn - Brisbane, Australia
28 - The Hi-Fi Club - Melbourne, Australia

December
3 - The Underworld - London, England
4 - Corporation - Sheffield, England
5 - Rock City - Nottingham, England
6 - Yardbirds Club - Grimsby, England
7 - JB's - Dudley, England
8 - Horns Up - Malmo, Sweden
9 - Harry B James - Stockholm, Sweden
10 - Harry B James - Stockholm, Sweden
11 - Dirty Harry - Vaxjo, Sweden
12 - Backstage Rockbar - Trollhattan, Sweden
13 - Soundtrack Live - Arcene, Italy
18 - Galaxy Theater - Santa Ana, California

February
27 - venue tba - Mexico City, Mexico

March
5 - Estudio Diana - Guadalajara, Mexico
6 - Private Event - Guadalajara, Mexico

Comment by GLAM ROXXX..wrrr. on September 15, 2009 at 9:43am

Comment by GLAM ROXXX..wrrr. on September 15, 2009 at 9:42am

Comment by Andrew on August 10, 2009 at 3:40pm: ----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: Pretty Boy Floyd (30040547)
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Date: 8/10/2009 12:36:51 PM
Subject: PRETTY BOY FLOYD'S 20 YEARS OF LEATHER BOYZ TOUR

Comment by joanna bonilla on July 11, 2009 at 5:19pm: I like it thans.....

Comment by Andrew on July 11, 2009 at 3:42pm: Just found an interview with Pretty Boy Floyd bassist, Vinnie Chas...it's a really cool interview too!

Check it out by CLICKING HERE.

Comment by Andrew on June 13, 2009 at 1:50pm: Below, are live videos of Pretty Boy Floyd performing in Las Vegas...April of 2009;

PRETTY BOY FLOYD-TOAST OF THE TOWN

PRETTY BOY FLOYD-ROCK N ROLL OUTLAWS

PRETTY BOY FLOYD-LEATHER BOYZ WITH ELECTRIC TOYS

PRETTY BOY FLOYD- SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE

Comment by PAULETTA STOUT on May 29, 2009 at 2:46pm: STILL LIKE THIS BAND BUT LIKE THE BAND WITH ORANGIAL SINGER TOMMY. KARI IS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. WE TALK ON MY SPACE A LOT. TO BAD THE REST GUYS IN THAT BAND AREN'T LIKE THAT. DON'T LIKE CRASH MAJORS LIKE AERIEL STILES BETTER. ME AND AERIEL ARE GOOD FRIENDS. STILL TALK EVERY NOW AND THEN.

Comment by RcksAngl кєяι кєℓℓι'ѕ #1 fαи on May 2, 2009 at 9:57pm: GREAT BAND,Kari Kane{Drummer} is very nice,You send him a comment on myspace and he responds to them