American rock band
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]
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.[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. Unfortunately 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 the "Pigs" record.
All members are currently alive and well with talk of a possible 35 year reunion @ Sturgis in 2025. The self titled 1st album had two songs on the Charlie Sheen movie "Beyond the Law" and has always held close ties to the biker community.
The band has plans to release a live record that was recorded in 1991@ Dallas City Limits in 1991 that has the entire 1st album and covers from the Doors (LA Woman) Blackfoot (Wishing Well) that captures the band at its best. Also recently discovered were 18 live concert videos from 1991-1993 that have never seen the light of day.
Membership
- Gary Jeffries – vocals. harmonica
- Terry Phillips – bass
- Julius Ulrich – guitar
- Danny Clarke – guitar
- Mikki Kiner – drums
- Tommy Dean – vocals
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
Singles
| Release date
|
Title
|
Label
|
| 1991
|
"Soul Survive"
|
Virgin
|
| 1992
|
"Tuesday's Rain"
|
Virgin
|
| 1992
|
"Unlucky Mr. Lucky"
|
Virgin
|
References
