Rileys La Guns

The band got their start on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. Formed in 1986 and signed with Polygram Records in 1987, they recorded their first album that summer. This first album, featuring the original lineup, went on to sell 750,000 copies and earned the band its first gold album award. Tours with AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Def Leppard followed. A compilation of the videos made from this first album also earned the band a gold video award.

The band went into the studio to record their second album, “Cocked and Loaded”, in the spring of 1989. It was a hit right away with the release of “Rip and Tear” as the first single and video. “Never Enough” and “The Ballad of Jayne” followed, pushing album sales over 1,000,000 and earning the band its first platinum record award. The video compilation from this album earned the band its second gold video award. A successful world tour followed. The band’s third album, “Hollywood Vampires”, was recorded in the fall of 1990. With the release of “Kiss My Love Goodbye” as the first single and video, and another successful world tour, the album went on to sell 700,000 copies and earned the band its third gold album award.

The band went back into the studio in 1994 to start work on their next album “Vicious Circle”. It was released in early 1995 and was followed by another successful world tour. In late 1999, they went into the studio to record a greatest hits package titled “Black Beauties” that also included five new songs written for the album. In 2001, the band released its sixth studio album, “Man in the Moon”. A successful world tour followed. The reviews of the album were great and the band was determined to follow this up with an even stronger set of songs for the next release.

The band entered the studio for their seventh album in early 2002 with veteran producer Andy Johns, who had worked with the likes of Led Zeppelin and Van Halen , to record “Waking the Dead”. The album was released in late 2002 and garnered the band some of the best reviews they had ever received.

After a 2003 world tour to support “Waking the Dead”, they went into the studio in January of 2004 to record “Rips the Covers Off” with producer Andy Johns. This was a collection of 70’s rock songs. Once again, the band went on a full world tour to support the new CD. In May of 2005, they began work on “Tales from the Strip” with Andy Johns again producing. The “Tales” CD was released August 2005. Reviews were great with many saying it was some of the best music out today. They hooked up with WASP for an early summer through September tour. In early 2006, they did some local L.A. shows and recorded them for a new live CD. This new live CD, “Loud and Dangerous”, was released late August 2006 with the band again supporting it with a world tour.

In November 2011 the band signed their latest record deal with Cleopatra Records, releasing their tenth studio album “Hollywood Forever” in June 2012. The album was produced once again by veteran music producer, Andy Johns. The new record debuted at #25 on the Billboard Rock charts with the title track “Hollywood Forever”, and it was considered one of the best Hard Rock albums of 2012 by fans and critics alike, proving once again that they were on top of their game with additional tracks “You Better Not Love Me” and “Sweet Mystery”.

In January 2013, the talented guitarist – frontman of his own band, EndeverafteR – crossed paths with singer. His dynamic performance complimented Guns’ raw rock n’ roll energy, and he hit the ground running as the new lead guitarist.