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King's X

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Springfield, Missouri
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1980
Genre:
Heavy Metal, Rock
Lyrical themes:
Religion, Social Issues, Life, Love
Current label:
InsideOut Music
Years active:
1980-1981 (as The Edge), 1981-1985 (as Sneak Preview), 1985-present
Formed under the name The Edge, originally as a four-piece. Changed name to Sneak Preview after Kirk Henderson left and finally to King's X in the mid 80s.

In 1990, vocalist/bassist Doug Pinnick was asked by Deep Purple to join as a replacement for vocalist Ian Gillan, but he turned them down. Doug Pinnick also did guest vocals for Dream Theater on their Falling Into Infinity album. Jerry ...
Current
Jerry Gaskill Drums, Backing Vocals (1980-present)
See also: Ty Tabor, Jerry Gaskill, ex-Galactic Cowboys, ex-Poundhound
Ty Tabor Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1980-present)
See also: Jughead, The Jelly Jam, Ty Tabor, Jerry Gaskill, ex-Platypus, ex-Xenuphobe
Doug Pinnick Lead Vocals, Bass (1980-present)
See also: Dug Pinnick, Supershine, ex-Poundhound, ex-Stone Flower, ex-Tres Mts
Past
Dan McCollam Rhythm Guitars (1980-1981)
Kirk Henderson Rhythm Guitars (1981-1983)
Jerry Gaskill Drums, Backing Vocals (1980-present)
See also: Ty Tabor, Jerry Gaskill, ex-Galactic Cowboys, ex-Poundhound
Ty Tabor Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1980-present)
See also: Jughead, The Jelly Jam, Ty Tabor, Jerry Gaskill, ex-Platypus, ex-Xenuphobe
Doug Pinnick Lead Vocals, Bass (1980-present)
See also: Dug Pinnick, Supershine, ex-Poundhound, ex-Stone Flower, ex-Tres Mts
Dan McCollam Rhythm Guitars (1980-1981)
Kirk Henderson Rhythm Guitars (1981-1983)
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Added on: 2002-08-11 23:23:24 Last modified on: 2013-04-23 17:53:40
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