Lynch Mob (band)
| Lynch Mob | |
|---|---|
| Origin | California, US |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1989–94, 1998–99, 2003–06, 2008–present |
| Labels | Elektra, CMC, Sacred Groove, Deadline, Frontiers, Rat Pak Records |
| Associated acts | Dokken, Winger |
| Members |
George Lynch Sean McNabb Jimmy D'Anda Oni Logan |
| Past members | Former members |
Lynch Mob is an American hard rock band featuring former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band's only permanent member.
Lynch Mob was formed in 1989, from the remains of Lynch's former band, Dokken. The band original line-up also features Dokken's drummer, Mick Brown. The first Lynch Mob album was released in 1990, titled Wicked Sensation, and it is highly regarded as the group's best work.
Many feel that songs such as the title track, "River of Love," "She's Evil But She's Mine," and "For a Million Years" would have done very well in the 80's glam metal scene. However, with the waning popularity of the genre, the album didn't make much of an impact but reached gold status in the United States. Vocalist Oni Logan was fired shortly after the tour, as his life style had negatively impacted his ability to perform. But according to a Rockshowmagazine interview with former bassist Anthony Esposito he explained that since Logan wasn't a great performer live Lynch decided to go with a different singer on their follow up, self-titled album.
The next album Lynch Mob (released in 1992), which fared even worse upon its release due to the explosion of grunge. The album sported many great rock anthems such as "Tangled in the Web" and a cover of Queen's "Tie Your Mother Down". Despite attempts to re-unite with Oni Logan, the album features the vocals of new vocalist Robert Mason.
Lynch Mob disbanded after the tour for the album and in 1995, Lynch and drummer Mick Brown reunited with Dokken.
In 1998, Lynch and Don could not put the past behind them over control and money. Consequently, Lynch attempted to reform the original Lynch Mob line-up. The band broke up again after a single writing session. The fruits of this session was a three-song demo which ended being released as Syzygy. A Lynch Mob tour of 13 U.S. cities was realised in 1998 featuring vocalist John West and bassist Anthony Esposito.
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