Steelheart

Steelheart
Steelheart in 2013
Steelheart in 2013
Background information
Also known asRed Alert
OriginNorwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1989-1992
  • 1996-present
Labels
MembersMiljenko Matijevic
Mike Humbert
Joe Pessia
James Ward
Past membersChris Risola
Frank DiConstanzo
John Fowler
Kenny Kanowski
Vincent Mele
Alex Makarovich
Sigve Sjursen
Bill Lonero
Jack Wilkenson
Joe Henderson
Rev Jones
Uros Raskovski
Marten Andersson
Websitesteelheart.com

Steelheart is an American glam metal band from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed in 1989.[1] At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's members consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, lead guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and the now deceased drummer John Fowler.[2] The current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Mike Humbert, Joe Pessia and James Ward.[3]

Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled Steelheart (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1991,[4] mainly on the strength of the single "I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] It was their only major hit in the US, making them a one-hit wonder.[6]

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. "Steelheart Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Steelheart – Steelheart | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference steelheart.com was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "The Hot 100 Chart 1991-07-06". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "The 10 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the Hair Metal Era". LA Weekly. November 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2021.

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