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80’s Metal Memories

Published October 20, 2010 | By RichRock
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Some great hair band photos from back in the day were posted at accesshollywood.com.
 

Ratt in their full 80’s regalia, strike a pose, Chicago, Jan. 1, 1990

Ratt in their full 80’s regalia, strike a pose, Chicago, Jan. 1, 1990

Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi poses for a pic with fellow hair metal god Joe Elliot of Def Leppard, Jan. 12, 1989

A young Sebastian Bach rocks out with his band, Skid Row, at The Forum, Los Angeles, Jan. 3, 1990

Hair metal kings Motley Crue — Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars pose for a shot, Jan. 1984

Brett Michaels attends a taping of the television Show’ ABC in Concert’ at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles, April 30, 1991


 

Posted in 80's Metal/Hair Bands, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt, Skid Row
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