Hurricane is a significant fixture of the 1980s American hard rock and glam metal scene, formed in 1985 with deep roots in the Los Angeles rock royalty. The band's pedigree is notable, featuring Robert Sarzo and Tony Cavazo, the brothers of Quiet Riot's Carlos Cavazo and Rudy Sarzo.
This connection helped bridge the gap between the early 80s heavy metal explosion and the later melodic hard rock era. Their sound identity is defined by the exceptional vocal range of Kelly Hansen and a production style that emphasized clarity and power over raw noise. Throughout their career arc, they transitioned from the independent success of 'Take What You Want' to major label polish on 'Over the Edge', eventually incorporating more aggressive elements on 'Slave to the Thrill' before the grunge shift led to a hiatus. Critically, they are regarded as one of the 'musician's bands' of the hair metal era, respected for their technical proficiency and Hansen's world-class vocals. Their influence persists in the melodic metal community, and they remain a staple for collectors of the AOR and Sunset Strip sound.
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