Autograph
Autograph was an American glam metal band from Los Angeles, California. Bes… Read Full Bio ↴Autograph was an American glam metal band from Los Angeles, California. Best known for their 1984 hit "Turn up the Radio" (with a music video that was a regular staple on MTV) and initially active from 1983 to 1989, the band was reformed during 2002-2005 by their founder Steve Plunkett and released albums in 2003. In late 2013, original members Steve Lynch, Randy Rand, and Keni Richards restarted the band.
Autograph formed in 1983 with vocalist/guitarist Steve Plunkett joining up with guitarist Steve Lynch, bassist Randy Rand, keyboard player Steven Isham, and drummer Keni Richards. The band seemed to have it all: a fine commercial hard rock debut in 1984's 'Sign in Please', good looks, and great hair. Still, it wasn't enough, and by the time they released the following year's disappointing 'That's the Stuff' the 80s rock audience had moved on. Their 1987 single "Loud and Clear" got a bit of attention, thanks to Ozzy Osbourne's cameo in their video, but it all arrived too late to save the band, which split up in 1989. A posthumous collection of outtakes called 'Missing Pieces' was released about a decade later.
Despite scoring a massive MTV hit with their very first single, "Turn Up the Radio", which continues to be a classic rock staple, Autograph's songs got lost in the shuffle of the thriving Los Angeles pop metal scene. Still, interest in their first big hit continues, with the song featured in a variety of places such as the popular 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' video game. In 2003, Steve Plunkett put out a reunion album of sorts: an all-new material album entitled 'Buzz', which retained their 80s sound. They've also released the odds and sods album 'More Missing Pieces'.
Reunion (2013–present)
In late 2013, original members Steve Lynch, Randy Rand, and Keni Richards got back together for a reunion. Due to Plunkett not being interested in doing the reunion, they have replaced him with Jailhouse, Agent X, Flood, 1RKO, solo artist singer/songwriter/guitarist Simon Daniels.
Since 2014, by which time Richards had been replaced by Mark Wieland on drums, the band has played the Monsters of Rock Cruise, M3 Rock Festival, The Moondance Jam, The Halfway Jam, Firefest UK, Rockin the Rivers, The Iowa State Fair along with other festivals, theaters and worldwide touring.
On January 15, 2015, they released their first single, "You Are Us, We Are You," on iTunes. On April 21, they released their 2nd single, "I Lost My Mind in America," which made the Top 10 download of the charts. In July, the band was featured in USA Today NEWS after playing the famous Halfway Jam Rock Festival. On September 23, the band released their 3rd single "Every Generation" and is featured as track of the week on Classic Rock Magazine. On January 7, 2016, the new 5 song EP 'Louder', with 4 original new singles and a live version of "Turn up the Radio", was released and is available on the official website.
On January 10, 2017, the band completed the recordings for the new full album which was released as 'Get Off Your Ass' on OCTOBER 6 after signing with EMP Label Group owned by David Ellefson.
On April 8, 2017, Keni Richards died at the age of 60.
On July 24, 2019, Steve Lynch decided to move on to other projects so the band added a new guitarist on August 27, 2019. Jimi Bell previously played in the House of Lords and Maxx Explosion. Bell appeared in the 1986 film, Light Of Day, where he was both a performer in the movie and played on the soundtrack album. He is an official endorsee of GHS Strings, Marshall Amps (Europe), Ovation Guitars, Roberts Guitars, Viper Guitars, Charvel Guitars and PVX Guitars.
Autograph‘s long-time bassist Randy Rand passed away in April 2022. Rand was in Autograph from 1983 to 1989 and again from 2013 onwards. He was the lone remaining original member in the band. Three of the five original Autograph band members have now passed away with Rand in 2022, keyboardist Steven Isham in 2008 and drummer Keni Richards in 2017.
Autograph formed in 1983 with vocalist/guitarist Steve Plunkett joining up with guitarist Steve Lynch, bassist Randy Rand, keyboard player Steven Isham, and drummer Keni Richards. The band seemed to have it all: a fine commercial hard rock debut in 1984's 'Sign in Please', good looks, and great hair. Still, it wasn't enough, and by the time they released the following year's disappointing 'That's the Stuff' the 80s rock audience had moved on. Their 1987 single "Loud and Clear" got a bit of attention, thanks to Ozzy Osbourne's cameo in their video, but it all arrived too late to save the band, which split up in 1989. A posthumous collection of outtakes called 'Missing Pieces' was released about a decade later.
Despite scoring a massive MTV hit with their very first single, "Turn Up the Radio", which continues to be a classic rock staple, Autograph's songs got lost in the shuffle of the thriving Los Angeles pop metal scene. Still, interest in their first big hit continues, with the song featured in a variety of places such as the popular 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' video game. In 2003, Steve Plunkett put out a reunion album of sorts: an all-new material album entitled 'Buzz', which retained their 80s sound. They've also released the odds and sods album 'More Missing Pieces'.
Reunion (2013–present)
In late 2013, original members Steve Lynch, Randy Rand, and Keni Richards got back together for a reunion. Due to Plunkett not being interested in doing the reunion, they have replaced him with Jailhouse, Agent X, Flood, 1RKO, solo artist singer/songwriter/guitarist Simon Daniels.
Since 2014, by which time Richards had been replaced by Mark Wieland on drums, the band has played the Monsters of Rock Cruise, M3 Rock Festival, The Moondance Jam, The Halfway Jam, Firefest UK, Rockin the Rivers, The Iowa State Fair along with other festivals, theaters and worldwide touring.
On January 15, 2015, they released their first single, "You Are Us, We Are You," on iTunes. On April 21, they released their 2nd single, "I Lost My Mind in America," which made the Top 10 download of the charts. In July, the band was featured in USA Today NEWS after playing the famous Halfway Jam Rock Festival. On September 23, the band released their 3rd single "Every Generation" and is featured as track of the week on Classic Rock Magazine. On January 7, 2016, the new 5 song EP 'Louder', with 4 original new singles and a live version of "Turn up the Radio", was released and is available on the official website.
On January 10, 2017, the band completed the recordings for the new full album which was released as 'Get Off Your Ass' on OCTOBER 6 after signing with EMP Label Group owned by David Ellefson.
On April 8, 2017, Keni Richards died at the age of 60.
On July 24, 2019, Steve Lynch decided to move on to other projects so the band added a new guitarist on August 27, 2019. Jimi Bell previously played in the House of Lords and Maxx Explosion. Bell appeared in the 1986 film, Light Of Day, where he was both a performer in the movie and played on the soundtrack album. He is an official endorsee of GHS Strings, Marshall Amps (Europe), Ovation Guitars, Roberts Guitars, Viper Guitars, Charvel Guitars and PVX Guitars.
Autograph‘s long-time bassist Randy Rand passed away in April 2022. Rand was in Autograph from 1983 to 1989 and again from 2013 onwards. He was the lone remaining original member in the band. Three of the five original Autograph band members have now passed away with Rand in 2022, keyboardist Steven Isham in 2008 and drummer Keni Richards in 2017.
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Autograph Lyrics
All I Own Did you ever wonder If you were gonna break When you finally…
All Night Long Oww yeah Sitting there staring Do it right on cue Some …
Angel in Black She lies waiting for another kill Hiding her evil behind her…
Angela She sits alone, just starin' at the telephone Another nigh…
Bad Boy Listen to this I live a life that Some can't figure out …
Beautiful Disaster 7. Beautiful Disaster We we're gonna throw it all away The …
Blondes In Black Cars Wooh, hey what's that? Blondes in black cars, yeah Burning u…
Built For Speed She's got nice wheels and a ponytail She's qualified and on…
Changing Hands Like a chill on a summer day I try to run,…
Cloud 10 I know a place where we can go Where we can…
Crazy World Everyday I'm watchin' People everywhere Walkin' down that re…
Dance All Night Coast to coast, there's a brand new line, yeah Coast to…
Deep End Yeah, alright, I'm at the bottom, lookin' up Been there befo…
Down 'n Dirty Woh Alright Hey you, get up on your feet Hey you, feel …
Everything 3. Everything Everything that you told me All the dreams t…
Everytime I Dream Shadows are falling Moon's getting bright Feeling's getting …
Feels so Good 10. Feels So Good Tears of joy run down my…
Flying High 11. Flying High I saw your face in a magazine I…
Friday Friday evening on the boulevard All the boys hoping That the…
Gotta Getcha 4. Gotta Getcha I'm alive, I'm a killer I'm a son…
Heart Attack She's the dangerous type With a powerful spell Yeah she took…
Heart of Stone 9. Heart of Stone Minding my own business I was cruising…
Heartattack She's the dangerous type With a powerful spell Yeah she took…
I Need You Maybe once in a dream Someone walked through the door And yo…
In The Night She sits alone, just starin' at the telephone Another night…
Just Got Back From Heaven I never gave myself away Love was not a word worth…
Loud and Clear Celebrate the boys who win Turn it all the way to…
Love Comes Easy Been drivin' down that Lonely highway for so long Just wai…
Love is a Double Edge Sword 8. Love Is A Double Edge Sword Was a rainy day,…
Mind of Fear Mind or fear I hear stories, contradictions Social media,…
More Than a Million Times Sometimes I wake up in the morning And I reach across…
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend Isn't Me Ha ha, let me tell you a story It's a rocky…
Night Teen & Non-Stop Night teen and non-stop Night teen and non-stop Night teen…
Nighteen and Nonstop Night teen and non-stop Night teen and non-stop Night teen a…
One-Way Dead-End Street Yeah, alright, I'm at the bottom, lookin' up Been there befo…
Paint This Town Well I'm all dressed up with somewhere to go I got…
Run for Your Life 6. Run For Your Life Waking from a nightmare almost fell…
Sanctuary Na nana na nana Oh Oh yeah I feel a shiver Soaring through …
Send Her To Me I don't know how I let her go I thought the…
Shake the Tree Some people like to leave it all up to fate. This…
She Never Looked That Good for Me Whoa I was so secure, i didn't see it comin' She…
She's a Tease She's got an ice cold stare and hypnotize Like a deadly…
Six String Fever Out on the road for forty days Last night in Little…
Stone 9. Heart of Stone Minding my own business I was cruising…
Sweet Temptation Temptation Temptation Temptation Sweet Temptation I fe…
Take Me Higher 5. Take Me Higher It's been a while since I've heard…
Take No Prisoners You can see us comin' if you open your eyes Know…
That Whoa I was so secure, i didn't see it comin' She…
That's The Stuff I know that anything can happen And nothin's over `till the…
This Ain't the Place I Wanne Be 1. This Ain't The Place I Want To Be Falling…
Thrill Of Love Waaaaaahhhhoh, Uh Two hearts on a hot night And the stin…
To Be Together 12. To Be Together All I've ever wanted was to…
Trun Up The Radio Turn it up Yeah I'm working hard, you're working too We do …
Turn Up The Radio (Re-Recorded / Remastered) Ooh yeah Turn it up Yeah I'm working hard, you're working …
turn-up-the-radio Turn it up Yeah I'm working hard, you're working too We do …
turn_up_the_radio Turn it up! Yeah! I'm working hard, you're working too We…
We're an American Band Out on the road for forty days Last night in Little…
When I'm Gone I don't know how I let her go I thought the…
When the Sun Goes Down Alright Checked out of work today Bought'em in an uptown…
You Can't Hide From the Beast Inside There's an evil lurking in the night and it gets inside…
You'll Get Over It So it didn't work out like you'd planned Baby that's how…
Your Slave Tonight 2. Your Slave Tonight Gonna raise hell, gonna make you scre…