Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
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Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Heard it about so many acts, but a 90 minute set every other nite? I know there is much more than the show but....
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Probably one of those K-Pop groups.
Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Bands like Train are always on tour, releasing singles and doing stuff online. That's amazing because it's not thay they're "hip" (I can understand someone like Taylor Swift working her ass off these years cause the demand is there).
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Buckcherry is up there for sure...
11 Studio Albums since 1999
Buckcherry (1999)
Time Bomb (2001)
15 (2005)
Black Butterfly (2008)
All Night Long (2010)
Confessions (2013)
Rock 'n' Roll (2015)
Warpaint (2019)
Hellbound (2021)
Vol. 10 (2023)
Roar Like Thunder (2025)
And... subsequent touring supporting all!
They're out every year, every summer, on at least a few different runs!
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Wednesday 13 is the same... that guy is non-stop!
10 Studio (solo) albums in 20 years... plus 5 EP's, and 6 Live and Compilations, that's 21 total in 20 years!
Plus the Murderdolls releases (2), Bourbon Crow (6), Frankenstein Drag Queens (6) and some other stuff.
He's been on between 40 and 50 releases, and he's not even 50 yet... def a road warrior as well!
And, he tours yearly, not only in the U.S., but England, Australia and all over Europe.
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Let's also add... Alice Cooper... that guy is closing in on 80, and tours year round, and is golfing every morning too! Damn!
8 Studio albums with the OG band, and 22 studio albums with his solo band. And I am sure there are grip of EP's, Live, etc...
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Honorable mention... Chip Z'Nuff... he's on the road non-stop... and EZN have a catalog a mile long too!
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11 Studio Albums since 1999
Buckcherry (1999)
Time Bomb (2001)
15 (2005)
Black Butterfly (2008)
All Night Long (2010)
Confessions (2013)
Rock 'n' Roll (2015)
Warpaint (2019)
Hellbound (2021)
Vol. 10 (2023)
Roar Like Thunder (2025)
And... subsequent touring supporting all!
They're out every year, every summer, on at least a few different runs!
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Wednesday 13 is the same... that guy is non-stop!
10 Studio (solo) albums in 20 years... plus 5 EP's, and 6 Live and Compilations, that's 21 total in 20 years!
Plus the Murderdolls releases (2), Bourbon Crow (6), Frankenstein Drag Queens (6) and some other stuff.
He's been on between 40 and 50 releases, and he's not even 50 yet... def a road warrior as well!
And, he tours yearly, not only in the U.S., but England, Australia and all over Europe.
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Let's also add... Alice Cooper... that guy is closing in on 80, and tours year round, and is golfing every morning too! Damn!
8 Studio albums with the OG band, and 22 studio albums with his solo band. And I am sure there are grip of EP's, Live, etc...
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Honorable mention... Chip Z'Nuff... he's on the road non-stop... and EZN have a catalog a mile long too!
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
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20 albums out, and you know those fuckers gotta have full-time day jobs on the side.
20 albums out, and you know those fuckers gotta have full-time day jobs on the side.
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Korn seem to always be on tour or in the studio making another album
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
As the CEO stated, the answer is Buckcherry. The band knocked out 230 dates right after pandemic in 1 year. That’s insane to see in this era.
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Got be Bret Michaels ..does he ever stop
Hate all you want but real answer is Jackyl- non stop touring
Hate all you want but real answer is Jackyl- non stop touring
Jani Lane and Bret Michaels should form a band called "Nelson II"
Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Imma sub in a tribute that does about 100 shows per year.
EVERY year.
For the last 11 (aside from covid shutdowns).
EVERY year.
For the last 11 (aside from covid shutdowns).
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Mike Tramp over the past few years with his "Songs of White Lion" band. He's been touring around the world nonstop. Pretty amazing for a guy that was quietly releasing solo records and doing solo acoustic shows for awhile.
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Quiet Riot seems to always working most weeks.
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Buckcherry
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
That Adam Bomb guy.
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Loudness.
What other band flies 11 hours to play biker bars in Oklahoma?
What other band flies 11 hours to play biker bars in Oklahoma?
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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
This was going to be my vote. Those guys tour all over.

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Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
loudness shows since 2020FreddyFender wrote: ↑Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:06 am Loudness.
What other band flies 11 hours to play biker bars in Oklahoma?
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my band has played more shows than that and 2 guys died.
Re: Who is the hardest working band in show bizness?
Taking all things into account, like age and need to work hard I’m gonna give it to Metallica. I haven’t really cared much for them post ‘91, but they have always tried new things, toured their asses off and never seem to really call it in. They have been one of the most innovative bands out there over the years and I only wish I was more of a fan because if I was I wouldn’t not be disappointed in what they bring in the way of box sets, tours, etc. I’m sure they could have all kicked back and loved the easy/good life years and years ago but still remain on top of their game.