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Extreme is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1985, that reached the height of their popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They have released six studio albums, two EPs (in Japan) and two compilation albums since their formation.
American hard rock/heavy metal band Extreme has released six studio albums, two EPs (only in Japan), two compilations, and eighteen singles.This list does not include material performed by members or former members of Extreme that was recorded with DramaGods, Tribe of Judah, Mourning Widows, or Satellite Party.
Cherone grew up in Malden, Massachusetts, and attended Malden High School.He is the third of five brothers and the younger fraternal twin of Greg Cherone. In his teenage years, Cherone turned to singing in local bands and was heavily influenced by the reigning rock frontmen of the day, most notably Roger Daltrey of The Who, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and Queen's Freddie Mercury.
In 1995, Extreme released the album Waiting for the Punchline, but the band broke up in 1996 when Bettencourt decided to pursue a solo career. [3] In 2007, Extreme reformed with its original lineup (with the exception of Paul Geary) to begin work on a new album, Saudades de Rock. The album was released on August 12, 2008. [15]
Despite being considered one of Extreme's best albums by fans and music critics, III Sides to Every Story was a commercial failure (only selling about 700,000 copies, compared to the double platinum Pornograffitti), since it did not feature a hit single such as "More Than Words" (which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991 ...
"More Than Words" is a song by American rock band Extreme. It is a ballad featuring acoustic guitar work by Nuno Bettencourt and the vocals of Gary Cherone (with harmony vocals from Bettencourt). They both wrote the song, which was produced by Michael Wagener and represented a departure from the band's usual funk metal style. [4] "
Extreme II sold very well, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, and was certified double platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA. It is the band's best selling album. It is the band's best selling album. Two singles from Pornograffiti , " More Than Words " and " Hole Hearted ", reached No. 1 and 4 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100 .
Extreme is the first studio album by the American glam metal band Extreme, released in 1989 by A&M Records. The album reached No. 80 on the Billboard 200 , [ 4 ] and produced the minor Mainstream Rock hit "Kid Ego". [ 5 ]