AXE - Living on the Edge 12" Vinyl LP Album

AXE an American Hard Rock band from Gainesville, Florida, USA. AXE band was previously called "Alien" and comes from ex-members of "Babyface" with "Edgar Riley Jr", "Bobby Miles", "Bobby Barth", "Mike Turpin". In 1979 it was renamed from "Alien" into "AXE" and "Michael Osborne" joined them as second guitarist. "Living on the Edge" is the second full length album by the American Hard Rock band "AXE". It is their last album recorded and released on MCA records.In addition this is the last album with the original Babyface, Alien, Axe, as this is the final album with Michael Turpin.

 

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Album Description:

The 1980s were a significant era in the music industry, as a new wave of rock music emerged, which would later be referred to as the "hair metal" era. The AXE band was one of the leading bands of this genre, and their Living on the Edge album was an instant hit among the rock music enthusiasts. The album was released on 12" vinyl LP format in 1980, and it became an iconic piece of rock music history.

Living on the Edge was the second album released by AXE, which was formed in 1979. The album was produced by Michael Wagener , who was known for his work with renowned rock bands like Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Alice Cooper. The album was released on the MCA Records label, and it was distributed worldwide.

The AXE band was known for their unique sound, which was a blend of classic rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. The band drew inspiration from several prominent rock bands of the 1970s, such as Aerosmith, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin. T

Living on the Edge was a landmark album in the hair metal genre, as it helped to establish AXE as one of the leading bands of the genre. The album's success paved the way for several other bands that would emerge in the 1980s and become successful in the genre. The album's influence can also be seen in the music of several modern rock bands that draw inspiration from the hair metal era.

Album Fact Sheet: AXE - Living on the Edge

Music Genre:

 Melodic Hard Rock

Album Production Information:

The album: " AXE - Living on the Edge" was produced by: Tony Reale for Mike Curb Productions

Record Label & Catalognr:

 MCA Records MCA-3224

Record Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) Weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

  1980 Made in the USA
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: AXE - Living on the Edge
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Edgar Riley Jr - Lead Vocals, Keyboards

    Edgar Riley Jr is an American singer and keyboard player who started his musical career in the Rock band "Babyface" and has been singer in Alien and AXE. Actually these three bands are the same group of musicians, but the band was renamed several times.

  • Bobby Barth - Guitars

    Bobby Barth is an American singer, guitarist, music producer and started his musical career in the band "Wakefield". Around 1973 Barth left "Wakefield" and founded the band called "Babyface". Babyface evolved over the year from Babyface, into Alien and finally Axe. Starting as a studio musican and guest musican he performed with the band "Blackfoot" during 1984-1985.

  • Michael Osborne - Guitars

    Michael Osborne was a guitarist in the American bands Alien and Axe. Osborne died in a car-accident in 1985 and caused the end of the Axe band.

  • Michael Turpin - Bass

    Michael "Mike" Turpin bass guitar player with the bands: Babyface, Alien and Axe. "Living on the Edge" is the last album with Mike Turpin on bass.

  • Teddy Mueller - Drums

    Teddy Mueller is an American drummer who started at the age of 14 in a band called Prism (1968). After several band changes he joined Alien/Axe in 1977.

Complete Track-listing of the album " AXE - Living on the Edge"

The detailed tracklist of this record " AXE - Living on the Edge" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Living On The Edge 2:58
  2. Fantasy Of Love 3:14
  3. First Time, Last Time 3:56
  4. Carry On 2:58
  5. Running The Gauntlet 2:50
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) 2:57
  2. Just Walk Away 3:01
  3. Let Me Know 3:22
  4. Save Our Love 3:13
  5. For A Little While 4:20
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AXE - Living on the Edge ( 12" LP )
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 MCA Records MCA-3224 , 1980 , USA

"Living on the Edge" is the second full length album by the American Hard Rock band "AXE". It is their last album recorded and released on MCA records.In addition this is the last album with the original Babyface, Alien, Axe, as this is the final album with Michael Turpin.

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AXE - Nemesis ( Germany, 12" LP )
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ATCO 79 0099 1 , 1983 , Germany

"AXE" is a Hard Rock band from Florida and was previously called "Alien" and comes from ex-members of "Babyface" with "Edgar Riley Jr", "Bobby Miles", "Bobby Barth", "Mike Turpin". In 1979 it was renamed from "Babyface" into "AXE" and "Michael Osborne" joined them as second guitarist.

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AXE - Nemesis ( 1983, Netherlands )
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ATCO Records – 79-0099-1 , 1983 , Netherlands

This album "AXE - Nemesis" is the 4th album by this American Hard Rock. It includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs.

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AXE - Offering ( 1982, UK )
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ATCO Records – ATC K 50895 , 1982 , United Kingdom

AXE’s Offering is their second hard rock album, released in 1982 on Atco Records. Produced by Al Nalli, it was recorded at Beejay Recording Studio in Orlando, with engineering by Andy de Ganahl and mastering by Bob Ludwig. Formerly “Alien,” AXE features ex-Babyface members Edgar Riley Jr., Bobby Miles, Bobby Barth, Mike Turpin, and Michael Osborne, who joined in 1979 as a second guitarist.

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