Asphalt Ballet
American rock band
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Asphalt Ballet is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California.[1] Their style is rooted in blues rock and incorporates elements of hard rock and Southern rock.[1]
Asphalt Ballet | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues rock, hard rock, southern rock |
| Years active | 1988–1994 |
| Label | Virgin Records |
| Members | Danny Clarke Julius J. Ulrich Terry Phillips Mikki Kiner |
| Past members | Tommy Dean Gary Jeffries |
| Website | - |
The band's name was derived from descriptive terminology used to depict a motorcyclist, crashing and skidding along an asphalt concrete road at high speed.[2] The band consists of vocalist Gary Jeffries, bassist Terry Phillips, drummer Mikki Kiner, and guitarists Danny Clarke and Julius J. Ulrich,[3][1]
History
Virgin Records signed the band and released their self-titled debut album in 1991.[2][3] Asphalt Ballet was crowned champion of Headbangers Ball with the video "Soul Survive" that remained unbeating going head to head with Ozzy Osbourne, The Cult, and others over a two month period. Their singer Gary Jeffries left the band due to personal problems in 1992. Their second album, Pigs, was released in 1993,[2] with Tommy Dean on lead vocals.[3] The band toured with Great White throughout 1993 in support of Pigs.
All members are currently alive and well with talk of a possible 35 year reunion featuring all original members at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2026.[citation needed] The self titled debut album had two songs on the Charlie Sheen movie Beyond the Law, and has always held close ties to the biker community.
The band had plans to release a live record that was recorded in 1991 at Dallas City Limits, that has the entire first album and covers from the Doors ("LA Woman") and Blackfoot ("Wishing Well"), and that captures the band at its best.[citation needed] Also recently discovered were 18 live concert videos from 1991-1993 that have never seen the light of day.[citation needed]
Membership
- Gary Jeffries – vocals. harmonica
- Terry Phillips – bass, backing vocals
- Julius Ulrich – guitar, backing vocals
- Danny Clarke – guitar, backing vocals
- Mikki Kiner – drums, backing vocals
- Tommy Dean – vocals
Discography
Studio albums
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Asphalt Ballet | Virgin |
| 1993 | Pigs | Virgin |
EPs
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Blood on the Highway | Virgin |
Singles
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Soul Survive" | Virgin |
| 1992 | "Tuesday's Rain" | Virgin |
| 1992 | "Unlucky Mr. Lucky" | Virgin |