Kix (band)
Kix (stylized as KIX) was an American glam metal and hard rock band formed in 1976, that achieved popularity during the 1980s. Led by bassist Donnie Purnell and front man Steve Whiteman, the band's classic lineup was rounded out by guitarists Ronnie "10/10" Younkins and Brian "Damage" Forsythe and drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant. Kix covered AC/DC, Aerosmith, April Wine, Led Zeppelin, and others before signing with Atlantic Records in 1981. Since peaking in the late 1980s, band members continued to record and tour until their disbandment in 2023. History Early years (1976–1987) The band was unnamed from December 1976 until March 1977. Initially calling themselves Shooze in March 1977, followed by a stint as The Generators, Kix formed with Ronnie "10/10" Younkins and Donnie Purnell (from the band Jaxx) in December 1976 in Hagerstown, Maryland, and Frederick, Maryland. Guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe joined in March 1977, then front man Steve Whiteman, and finally drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant soon came on board, completing what would become the band's classic lineup. The band got a contract with Time Warner affiliate Atlantic Records. In 1981, they released their self-titled debut album, Kix, which featured favorites from their live shows like "Atomic Bombs," "The