Extreme is an American hard rock band consisting of singer/guitar virtuoso … Read Full Bio ↴Extreme is an American hard rock band consisting of singer/guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt, singer/lyricist Gary Cherone, bassist/singer Pat Badger and drummer Kevin Figueiredo. The band first formed in 1985 in Boston with then drummer Paul Geary (who later got replaced by drummer Mike Mangini) until the band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus that ended up lasting more than 10 years (1996 - 2006). The band's influences range from the progressive hard rock and elaborate multi-vocals parts of Queen, the energy of Aerosmith and Van Halen, as well as Beatlesque pop and a Led Zeppelin organic feeling.

Consequently, Extreme's music is never easy to classify; it's not just heavy metal, hard rock, or pop— their albums cover all of that territory with a sweeping ambition and a social consciousness to match. Although a mostly hard rock band, it was the Everly Brothers-style acoustic ballad, "More Than Words," that crossed them over into the mainstream — it hit number one and the follow-up single, the acoustic-based pop rocker "Hole Hearted," hit number four.

They released two albums in the hey day of glam metal but received diminished attention from the mainstream following the grunge explosion following the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind" in 1991. Despite this, they released two more albums before the hiatus. Vocalist Gary Cherone went on to join Van Halen in 1997, replacing Sammy Hagar, and the group released "Van Halen III." He left Van Halen soon after, in 1999 and formed Tribe of Judah, with fellow Extreme members Pat Badger and Mike Mangini.

The group reformed in 2004 for a short tour of Boston and Japan as well as reforming in 2006 for a small U.S. tour. On November 26th 2007, it was announced that Extreme would come back in 2008 with a new album & tour.

In July 2007 Bettencourt quit Satellite Party for the Extreme reunion with Cherone and Pat Badger. On November 26, 2007, the band announced plans for a world tour in the summer of 2008 with King's X as well as a release date for their new album, Saudades de Rock, produced by Bettencourt. Kevin Figueiredo, who played with Bettencourt in DramaGods and Satellite Party, took over drum duties for the band. Original drummer Paul Geary would still remain involved with the band, albeit in a management position.

2015–present: Six
In a May 2015 interview with Eddie Trunk, vocalist Gary Cherone said that Extreme had been writing and demoing new material for their follow-up to Saudades de Rock, and would enter the studio in the fall to begin recording.

In a September 2016 interview, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt revealed that Extreme had been working on approximately 17 songs for their new album, and added, "We're about 17 songs into it. We're just wrapping them up. We've got to do vocals, some guitar. Slowly but surely."

In 2016, the band released Pornograffitti Live 25: Metal Meltdown, an audio/video presentation of its 2015 concert at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Casino.

During the 2017 KISS Kruise, the band invited original drummer Paul Geary to join them on stage to play "Hole Hearted". In June 2018, Extreme toured Australia with Mr. Big, which marked the latter's first tour of Australia and Extreme's first tour of the continent since 1993. After their Australian tour, they went on to tour Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Taipei. Extreme headlined Shirock 2019 alongside Scottish hard rock band Nazareth. On October 19, 2019, the band performed in India in front of over 30,000 fans in Ukhrul.

On February 17, 2023, the band began to release a different teaser each day, to end on February 28. On March 1, 2023, Extreme released the single "Rise" and announced that 'Six" would be released on June 9. On April 19, 2023, Extreme released the official videos for "Banshee" and "#Rebel" on their YouTube channel.

Current members
Gary Cherone – lead vocals (1985–96, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007–present)
Nuno Bettencourt – guitars, brass/orchestration arrangements, keyboards, piano, backing and lead vocals (1985–96, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007–present)
Pat Badger – bass, backing vocals (1986–96, 2006, 2007–present)
Kevin Figueiredo – drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals (2007–present)

Diskogs
Extreme (1989)
Extreme II: Pornograffitti (1990)
III Sides to Every Story (1992)
Waiting for the Punchline (1995)
Saudades de Rock (2008)
Six (2023)

SUNRISE
Extreme Lyrics

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She don't worry about tomorrow
Nothing further from her mind
She don't need to beg or borrow
Time is on her side
She like coloring the rainbow
Never paint between the lines
She like to chase away the shadow
Watch them run and hide

Kiss me in the morning
Before I open up my eyes
Would you kiss me in the morning
Sunrise

See her dancing on the water
Washing dreams upon the shore
Heaven wanting you to call her
Knocking at your door
She my center of attention
Nothing further from my mind
Point me in the right direction
Sunshine shine your light

Would you kiss me in the morning
Before I open up my eyes
Would you kiss me in the morning
Sunrise alright

Sunrise kiss and I will follow
Sunrise shine your light
Sunrise filling up my hollow
Sunrise sunrise
Sunrise kiss and I will follow
Sunrise shine your light
Sunrise filling up my hollow

Sunrise sunrise sunrise
She helped me find my way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Sunrise by Extreme are about a woman who lives in the moment, without worrying about the future. She doesn't need to ask for help or borrow, because time is on her side. The woman likes to color outside the lines and to chase away the shadows. Her spirit is free, and she dances on the water, washing her dreams upon the shore. She is the center of attention for the singer, and he finds his way through her light.

The chorus, "Would you kiss me in the morning, before I open up my eyes," is a symbol of another day, a new beginning, and the hope that the woman will be there every morning. The sun rising represents a start of a new day, a new beginning, and the singer seeks the embrace of the woman he sings about every morning.

The song Sunrise is a beautiful and uplifting track about living life positively and seizing the day. The lyrics and melody are inspiring, and the song encourages listeners to embrace each new day with enthusiasm.

Line by Line Meaning

She don't worry about tomorrow
The person referred to doesn't get bothered about the future

Nothing further from her mind
It's not something that she thinks about

She don't need to beg or borrow
She doesn't have to ask anyone for anything

Time is on her side
She has enough time for everything she wants to do

She like coloring the rainbow
She prefers to add more colors to everything

Never paint between the lines
She doesn't believe in following rules strictly

She like to chase away the shadow
She enjoys driving away darkness or negativity

Watch them run and hide
Observing the dark/negative emotions run away

Kiss me in the morning
Asking for receiving love and affection

Before I open up my eyes
Just as the receiver awake from sleep

See her dancing on the water
Visualizing an imaginary scene of a woman dancing on water