Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City - May 17, 2025

Royale Lynn

4 concerts

Royale Lynn, a small-town alt-metal artist signed to Epitaph Records, blends hard rock with nostalgic vibes. Known for hits like “DEATH WISH” ft. Danny Worsnop, she’s amassed 65M+ streams and 1M followers, tackling deep themes like mental health and resilience.

Candlebox

16 concerts

Candlebox, formed in Seattle in 1990, achieved success with their 1993 debut album featuring hits "You" and "Far Behind." Known for blending grunge with bluesy rock, their album went quadruple platinum. The band experienced lineup changes but re-formed in 2006 and released several albums, including Wolves (2021) and The Long Goodbye (2023). They collaborated with musicians like Pearl Jam's Dave Krusen and Ugly Kid Joe's Shannon Larkin.

Bret Michaels

9 concerts

Bret Michaels, born in Butler, PA, rose to fame as Poison's frontman, selling over 30 million records. His solo career is notable, with hits like "Custom Built." Collaborated with legends like Joe Perry and Loretta Lynn, he's a sought-after performer, TV star, and influential figure.

Night Ranger

8 concerts

Night Ranger, the rock legends born in the early '80s, have sold over 17M albums. Known for hits like “Sister Christian” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” their music has captivated audiences globally. With albums like "Dawn Patrol," and "7 Wishes," they continue to perform worldwide, featuring members Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, and Brad Gillis.

Alice Cooper

11 concerts

Born Vincent Furnier, Alice Cooper revolutionized rock in the '70s with shock rock. Known for gritty hard rock and theatrics, hits like "School's Out" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and collaborations with icons like Bob Ezrin, Alice gained fame for his dramatic stage shows. Solo success came with "Welcome to My Nightmare." His later works like "Trash" kept him relevant, collaborating with artists like Desmond Child. A cult legend, he toured with bands like Mötley Crüe and released albums like "Detroit Stories." Cooper's influence shaped music, blending rock theatrics and heavy metal.

The Struts

2 concerts

British rock band The Struts, formed in Derby in 2012, are famed for their energetic live shows. Known for hits like "Could Have Been Me" and collaborations with Robbie Williams, Kesha, and Tom Morello, they've topped Spotify Viral charts and appeared on major TV shows. Opening for legends like The Rolling Stones and playing festivals like Lollapalooza, they've sold out tours worldwide.

Def Leppard

24 concerts

Def Leppard, formed in Sheffield in 1977, are iconic for their blend of glam rock and pop ballads. Notable albums include "Pyromania" and "Hysteria," with major hits like "Pour Some Sugar on Me." Despite challenges, such as drummer Rick Allen's accident, they remained successful, producing chart-toppers and consistently touring. They collaborated with notable figures like producer Mutt Lange and recently worked with Alison Krauss. The band, known for its melodic metal and MTV success, earned numerous awards and remains a heavy metal legend today.

Bush

7 concerts

With 20M records sold, 1 billion streams, and a GRAMMY® nod, BUSH, known for hits like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead," remains a rock staple since 1994’s debut *Sixteen Stone*.

Saliva

2 concerts

Saliva, known for hits like “Click Click Boom” and Grammy-nominated “Your Disease,” rose with their double-platinum 2001 album Every Six Seconds. Fronted by Bobby Amaru since 2011, they’ve kept their intense hard rock sound alive through lineup changes and honors founding guitarist Wayne Swinny’s legacy.

Shinedown

6 concerts

Shinedown, featuring Brent Smith, Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch, is a multi-platinum modern rock powerhouse known for their #1 hits and dynamic evolution.

Chevelle

2 concerts

Chevelle, the Chicago alternative rock trio with brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, boasts 7 #1 hits, 17 top 10 songs, and multiple platinum albums, making rock history.

Three Days Grace

73 concerts

Since 2003, Canadian band Three Days Grace, with members Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, and Neil Sanderson, has dominated hard rock with hits like "I Hate Everything About You" and "Animal I Have Become." They boast 19 #1s at Mediabase Active Rock and 17 #1s at Billboard/BDS Active Rock, multiple Juno nominations, and over 5 billion streams worldwide.

Tim Montana

13 concerts

Tim Montana, born in Montana, is a hard rock artist known for "Devil You Know," praised by Loudwire and charting on Billboard. He toured with Staind and Bush and co-owns Wise River Club.

Puddle Of Mudd

1 concert

Formed in 1991, rock band Puddle of Mudd is known for hits like “Blurry” and “She Hates Me.” They've sold over 7M albums worldwide and earned multi-platinum success.

Extreme

5 concerts

EXTREME, a Boston-born rock band, blends hard rock and introspective ballads. With hits in "Bill & Ted" and "Stranger Things," they sold 10M records and hit #1 on Billboard.

Black Stone Cherry

18 concerts

Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry blend hard rock, blues, and soul across 8 albums, scoring UK Top 20 hits and US radio singles with tight, collaborative songwriting.

Everclear

13 concerts

Everclear, formed in 1992 by Art Alexakis, is a key '90s alternative rock band known for hits like "Santa Monica" and "Father of Mine." With 11 studio albums, over 6 million records sold, and a 1998 Grammy nomination, they've built a lasting legacy. Alexakis also created the Summerland Tour and released a solo album. Their first live album, Live at The Whisky a Go Go, showcases their enduring appeal.

Halestorm

11 concerts

Nashville’s Halestorm, known for hard rock hits and raw honesty, boasts a GRAMMY win, seven #1 rock songs, and collaborations with top producers like Dave Cobb.

Fuel (USA)

1 concert

Trapt

7 concerts

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