Cinderella
Cinderella is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They emerged in the mid-1980s. They were initially famous for being a glam metal band, but then shifted over towards a more blues-rock oriented sound.
Current Members (Edit)
- Tom Keifer – lead vocals, harmonica & guitars (1982–present)
- Jeff LaBar – lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1985–present)
- Eric Brittingham – bass, backing vocals (1982–present)
- Fred Coury – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1986–1991, 1997–present)
Albums (Edit)
- Night Songs (1986)
- Long Cold Winter (1988)
- Heartbreak Station (1990)
- Still Climbing (1994)
- Looking Back (1997)
- Once Upon A… (1997)
- 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Cinderella (2000)
- Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits (2005)
- Gold (2006)
Live Albums (Edit)
- Live Train to Heartbreak Station (1991)
- Live at the Key Club (1999)
- In Concert (2004)
- Extended Versions (2006)
- Gypsy Road: Live (2006)
Intro (Edit)
Cinderella is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They emerged in the mid-1980s. They were initially famous for being a glam metal band, but then shifted over towards a more blues-rock oriented sound. By the mid-1990s, the band’s popularity decreased due to personal setbacks and public changes in musical tastes. The band has sold over 18 million albums to date worldwide.
Cinderella was formed in Philadelphia in 1982 by singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham. The initial lineup also included guitarist Michael Smerick and drummer Tony Destra. In 1985, Smerick and Destra left to form Britny Fox, another Philadelphia-based glam metal band. Cinderella got their big break when Jon Bon Jovi saw them perform at the Empire Rock Club in Philadelphia and recommended them to his A&R rep. In 1985, with a recording contract with Mercury/Polygram Records in the works, guitarist Jeff LaBar and drummer Jim Drnec joined the band.
During the recording of the band’s debut album, Night Songs, studio session drummer Jody Cortez was brought in when producer Andy Johns found Drnec difficult to work with. While finishing the recording, Drnec was replaced by drummer Fred Coury, who joined in time to make the album’s cover and play on upcoming tours. Night Songs was released on August 2, 1986. It eventually achieved triple platinum status. The album reached #3 on the Billboard charts in February 1987.
Cinderella’s first tour was in 1986 with Poison, opening for Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. Further tours into 1987 were spent playing to large arena audiences: five months opening for former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth, and seven months with Bon Jovi, taking the opening slot for their Slippery When Wet tour. Later that year, the band went overseas, appearing in Japan, Scandinavia, and at the Monsters of Rock festivals in England and Germany.
Cinderella’s second album, Long Cold Winter, was released in 1988. It signified a shift towards blues-rock, though it could still be described as glam metal. A 254-show tour to support the album lasted over 14 months. The tour’s stage show included Keifer being lowered to the stage while playing a white piano during their radio hit “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)”.
History (Edit)
Cinderella’s third album, Heartbreak Station, was released in 1990. It featured even more songs than Long Cold Winter that were influenced by Keifer’s love of the blues. It completely ditched the band’s trademark glam metal sound. Following the accompanying tour, Fred Coury left the band and joined former Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy in the band Arcade.
In 1991, Keifer completely lost his voice due to impaired movement of his vocal cords. He underwent several surgeries to repair the damage. This added to delays in the recording of the band’s fourth album, Still Climbing. It was finally released in 1994 with Kenny Aronoff on drums, but with little support from their label, and none from MTV, and the current music scene being dominated by grunge, the album quickly disappeared from the charts. The band went on hiatus in 1995.
Cinderella resumed activity in 1997, the same year Mercury Records released a greatest hits compilation titled Once Upon a…. The group toured the United States in 1998, with one stop captured on the live album Live at the Key Club, which was released in 1999 through Cleopatra Records.
Around 1999, the band was signed by John Kalodner to Sony Records. However, the band was dropped by the label before a new album could be released, plunging the band into three years of litigation. Cinderella toured again in 2000 and 2002.
In 2005, Mercury Records released the compilation Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits on CD and DVD.
Cinderella completed a tour in the summer of 2006 with Poison. Both bands celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut albums, Night Songs and Look What the Cat Dragged In. The tour was a success and became one of the most successful tours of 2006, averaging about 20,000 people in attendance per night.
Update (Edit)
Cinderella planned to tour in 2008 with Warrant, Lynch Mob, and Lynam, but on June 13th that year, Tim Heyne, the band’s manager, said in a press release: “It is with unbelievably deep regret that I must announce that Cinderella’s Tom Keifer’s left vocal cord has hemorrhaged, thereby making it impossible for him to sing in the immediate future.” More recently, Eric Brittingham was a guest on “The Classic Metal Show” and explained Cinderella’s current situation. Eric stated that Tom’s left vocal chord has hemorrhaged but he did not pop it open. Tom is resting for this summer and Cinderella also tried to aim for a fall tour.
February 6th, 2010 at 3:10 am
would like to watch some videos by these great hair band artist
February 13th, 2010 at 1:48 am
CINDERELLA HAS THE BEST POWER BALLADS, HANDS DOWN
April 16th, 2010 at 5:12 am
fuckin badass band tom k. is fuckin hottttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 6th, 2010 at 12:50 am
cinderalla has the best songs and video’s
September 11th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
This band really rocks my world & they have a lot of very cool songs!!!!. They are a great band of all-time!!!!.
September 19th, 2010 at 2:20 am
I went to school with the drummer. Always talked about being in a rock and roll band. Nice person
September 25th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Great memories, thank you so much..
October 2nd, 2010 at 6:53 am
I love Cinderella
October 9th, 2010 at 11:12 am
My parents loved Cinderella and I have to admit, so do I. Remarkable
October 17th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Blahhhhhh! Cinderella suck camel dick
October 18th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Eu amo Cinderella †
October 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
these fuckers suck. I hate them. They act like little bitches backstage
November 1st, 2010 at 4:32 am
Sweet little muthafucker!!!
November 7th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I Love Cinderella?i love you sooo much?.I Miss the old Cinderella.what do you think smokerschoice?
November 15th, 2010 at 7:29 am
These guys are awesome!
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November 20th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I’ve heard so much about Cinderella. Hope to get to a show one day soon..
November 28th, 2010 at 6:51 am
I saw them live when I was like 5 years old I barely remember, but I know it was awesome!
December 6th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
My all time heroes … Cinderella you ROCK!!!
December 13th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Whoever wrote Cinderella’s songs, was a real party animal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 19th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I’m collecting any old ticket stubs. If you have any you wanna sell, drop me a line at erasmus@mailinator.com
December 27th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Cinderella fucking rocks man,great voice, great riffs and lyrics. Always at his best!!!!
January 1st, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Cinderella är de bästa artisterna i världen
January 8th, 2011 at 9:01 am
I LOVE CINDERELLA. AND WHO EVER SAID THAT CINDERELLA SUCKS CAMEL DICK THEN GO SCREW YOUR SELF DICK FACE!!!
January 9th, 2011 at 1:45 am
these fuckers suck. I hate them. They act like little bitches backstage
January 15th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
My fave band of all time! m/(??^)m/
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January 23rd, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Saw Cinderella in early 90s really rocked!
January 30th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Ewwww! how fugly is that?
February 6th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
What I like best about Cinderella is how the rhythm section form a tight rock groove. Grate to headbang to
February 14th, 2011 at 4:18 am
WTF, I just can’t see why anyone would like Cinderella. They suck ass….
February 21st, 2011 at 8:32 am
Cinderella always made great music
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Cinderella is the best….and Tom Keifer is damn hot!!!!
February 28th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Cinderella kick major ass !!
March 8th, 2011 at 3:49 am
One of the Best Live Bands EVER! Come back to Raleigh!
April 1st, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Cinderella played Vancouver in May of 1988. I remember. It was on my birthday and what a unforgetable concert….
April 9th, 2011 at 9:11 am
Love Cinderella!! Saw them twice and they kicked ass!
April 9th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
I don’t have any words for this Band. Cinderella, forever and ever.
April 16th, 2011 at 8:38 am
Someone gimme $2000. I wanna get them to play at my party. I’ll pay travel!!!!!! jhang_21 you’re invited but your friends can’t come!!!!!
April 24th, 2011 at 8:25 am
I love Cinderella!I have seen them live twice&they were awesome both times!my favorite!
April 30th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Love you forever <3. Keep rockin'
May 7th, 2011 at 12:51 am
Cinderella rules live. Even if it is the new line-up..they are still awesome!!
May 14th, 2011 at 2:29 am
These guys are awesome!
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September 8th, 2011 at 11:07 am
sipleng malupit!…..maurag man…..
September 25th, 2011 at 10:30 am
Cinderella is the most under-rated band ever. Tom Keifer is awesome and extremely talented musician and singer. Saw them in June in Moscow – best rock show I have ever seen ! Whish them well and long succefull professional live.
January 19th, 2012 at 12:46 am
fuck andy johns