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Hurricane was an 1980s heavy metal / glam metal rock band originally featuring Kelly Hansen (vocals), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay Schellen (drums). Hurricane will always be remembered as being the band formed by the kid brothers of Quiet Riot's Carlos Cavazo and Rudy Sarzo.
Hurricane had four albums. “Take What You Want” (1985), “Over The Edge” (1988), “Slave To The Thrill” (1990), and “Liquifury” (2001). “Over The Edge” was their most successful album featuring their only top 40 hit, "I'm On To You" in 1988. In 1989, Sarzo left the group and was replaced by ex-Lion guitarist, Doug Aldrich. This lineup recorded one album before Aldrich moved on to House of Lords and the rest of the group quickly disintegrated with the onslaught of grunge. In 1991 Schellen wrote, recorded and toured extensively with both Unruly Child and Sircle Of Silence while Hansen did a considerable amount of session work. Schellen suggested that Hansen help with the recording of Unruly Child's second release, and shortly after they agreed to resurrect Hurricane. Sean Manning (guitar), Carlos Villalobos (guitar), and Larry Antonino (bass) rounded out the new version of the band, and they released “Liquifury” to great acclaim from both fan and critics alike. Jay Schellen went on to join progressive rock group Asia and is now in GPS. Kelly Hansen has joined the legendary group Foreigner.
According to a February 2007 article, original guitarist Robert Sarzo has attempted to reform Hurricane, and he and other members of the reconstituted line-up are reportedly working on a new album. It is unclear whether Hansen and Schellen or original bassist Tony Cavazo are involved in this current project. In any event, the album is to feature original material and a slightly new sound. |