Description: The Las Vegas Story is the third studio album by punk blues group The Gun Club, released in 1984. This album saw the return of founding member and lead guitarist Kid Congo Powers, after a three year stint with The Cramps.
This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
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Album Description & Collectors information: This album "THE GUN CLUB - The Las Vegas Story" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos |
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Music Genre: |
Punk Blues |
| Album Production information: The album: "THE GUN CLUB - The Las Vegas Story" was produced by: Jeff Eyrich Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Mark Ettel, Judy Clapp This album was recorded at: Ocean Way Studios, March and April 1984 Mastered by Bernie Grundman, Bernie Grundman - Mastering Engineer from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and has been very successful. Between 1982 and 1990 he has been mastering several dozen of heavy metal albums. He has worked with many famous musicians and has been credited on a number of hit albums. Grundman is known for his expertise in the mastering process, and his studio is considered to be one of the best in the industry. He has won several Grammy Awards for his work and is highly regarded in the music industry. Album cover photography: Craig Aurness, West Light, Tom Campbell, Gary D. Silva, Margot Reyes |
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Record Label Information: |
Animal Records 206 445 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1984 Made in Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: THE GUN CLUB - The Las Vegas Story |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "THE GUN CLUB - The Las Vegas Story" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "THE GUN CLUB - The Las Vegas Story" is:
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Record Label Details: White Colour Animal Reords 206 445 ℗ 1984 Chrysalis Sound Copyright
The Gun Club was a highly influential American punk rock band that emerged in the early 1980s. Formed by the enigmatic guitarist and singer Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the band blended elements of blues, punk, and country to create a unique sound that would inspire generations of musicians.
Pierce was born in California in 1958 and grew up in the midst of the punk rock explosion in Los Angeles. He was an avid fan of blues music and had a deep appreciation for the raw energy and emotional intensity that characterized the genre. In the late 1970s, he formed the Red Lights, a short-lived punk rock band that failed to make much of an impact.
Undeterred, Pierce decided to pursue his vision of a blues-influenced punk rock band, and in 1980, he formed the Gun Club with guitarist Kid Congo Powers, bassist Rob Ritter, and drummer Terry Graham. The band's sound was characterized by Pierce's distinctive vocal style, which combined the urgency of punk rock with the raw emotion of the blues.
The Gun Club's debut album, "Fire of Love," was released in 1981 and was an instant classic. The album was produced by Chris D., who had previously worked with the punk band the Flesh Eaters, and featured a mix of original songs and covers of classic blues tunes. The album's opening track, "Sex Beat," was an immediate fan favorite and set the tone for the band's distinctive sound.
Over the next few years, the Gun Club released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including "Miami" (1982) and "The Las Vegas Story" (1984). The band's music continued to evolve, incorporating elements of country and rockabilly into their sound, and Pierce's songwriting became increasingly complex and poetic.
Despite their critical success, the Gun Club never achieved mainstream popularity. The band struggled with internal conflicts, including drug addiction and financial instability, and Pierce's erratic behavior and health issues also took a toll on the group. Ritter died of a drug overdose in 1990, and Pierce passed away from a brain hemorrhage in 1996, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and influence.
The Gun Club's music has been cited as a major influence by a wide range of artists, including Nick Cave, Kurt Cobain, and the White Stripes. The band's unique blend of blues, punk, and country helped to pave the way for the alt-country movement of the 1990s and has had a lasting impact on American music.