Madam X (band)
| Madam X | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Genres | Glam metal, heavy metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1981–88, 1991, 2014-present |
| Labels | Jet |
| Associated acts | Vixen |
| Members |
Maxine Petrucci Roxy Petrucci Chris Doliber Bret Kaiser |
| Past members |
John Ward Mark McConnell Sebastian Bach Shawn Duncan Lenita Erickson Irene Wohlman |
Madam X is an American glam metal band active during the 1980s. Originally formed by two sisters, the band featured 2 Male members and 2 Females. Madam X was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1981 by the Petrucci sisters, Roxy and Maxine, who had previously played in an all-female group called Pantagruel.[1] They recruited bass guitarist Chris Doliber and vocalist Bret Kaiser, and the band relocated to New York. They were signed to Jet Records by Don Arden[1] and released their debut album We Reserve the Right in 1984, produced by Rick Derringer.[2] A single, "High in High School", was also released.[3] They also appeared on the British TV music show "ECT".[1]
Kaiser later left the band and was unsuccessfully replaced by British singer John Ward. More songs were recorded but remained unreleased as the band were dropped by Jet.[4] Ward then left the band and was replaced by unknown Canadian vocalist Sebastian Bach. Roxy Petrucci also left, joining Vixen, and was replaced by Mark "Bam-Bam" McConnell. Despite touring with a flamboyant stage show, the group disintegrated in 1988 with Bach leaving to join Skid Row, and McConnell joining Carrera. Madam X continued briefly as a trio with Shawn Duncan replacing McConnell, but when Doliber left to form his own band, Madam X disbanded.[4]
In 1991, the Petrucci sisters reformed Madam X with vocalist Lenita Erickson; this line-up was later renamed Hell's Belles with Irene Wohlman on bass guitar, but soon disbanded.[1]
Roxy Petrucci later reformed Vixen.[4] After leaving Madam X, Bret Kaiser formed his own band (Kaiser) with his brother, and today he performs with his own Band '56 with a Debut CD titled "Steppin" Kaiser also performs as an Elvis Presley tribute artist.[5] McConnell died on May 24, 2012.[6]
Maxine Petrucci also performs with her band Maxine in Detroit, Michigan.
Madam X reunited at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 7, 2014.[7]
Discography
- We Reserve the Right (1984)
- Demo (1986)
- New Album" (2016)
Personnel
Current members
- Maxine Petrucci – guitar (1981–88, 1991, 2014–present)
- Roxy Petrucci – drums (1981–86, 1991, 2014–present)
- Bret Kaiser – vocals (1982–85, 2014–present)
- Chris Doliber – bass guitar (1982–88, 2014–present)
Past members
- John Ward – vocals (1985–87)
- Mark McConnell – drums (1986–88)
- Sebastian Bach – vocals (1987–88)
- Shawn Duncan – drums (1988)
- Lenita Erickson – vocals (1991)
- Irene Wohlman – bass guitar (1991)
Timeline
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Interview with Maxine Petrucci". Metal Maidens. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Roxy Petrucci Artist Page". Zildjian. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ "High in High School". Discogs. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Biography at MusicMight". MusicMight. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Bret Kaiser's Speedway: A Tribute to Elvis". Bret Kaiser. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Mark "Bam Bam" McConnell Dies". Drum Magazine. May 24, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ↑ "MADAM X: 'Another '80s Rock Song' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. December 3, 2014.
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