Is the band Kix still together?

Reunion (2003–present) Kix reformed in late 2003 without songwriter and band leader Donnie Purnell. On August 7, 2012, Frontiers Records announced that it had signed Kix; the band subsequently released a live CD/DVD, titled Live in Baltimore, in September, with a new studio album to follow in 2013.

What happened to the original bass player of Kix?

According to Steve, the idea of bringing Donnie back was never even discussed. In 2012, Whiteman explained that Purnell was deliberately left out of KIX’s reunion after the singer endured “the most unpleasant and nasty conversation I’ve ever had in my life” with the bassist.

What happened to Ronnie from Kix?

KIX Guitarist RONNIE YOUNKINS Is Under House Arrest And Unable To Tour. Couldn’t find anything. KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins is unable to tour with the band because he has been placed under house arrest after repeatedly getting in trouble with the police.

What was Kix biggest hit?

Don’t Close Your Eyes
# 1 – Don’t Close Your Eyes At the top spot we have this power ballad taken from Blow My Fuse which was written by Purnell, Bob Halligan Jr. and John Palumbo.

What happened to Donnie Purnell from Kix?

In 2012, Whiteman explained that Purnell was deliberately left out of KIX’s reunion after the singer endured “the most unpleasant and nasty conversation I’ve ever had in my life” with the bassist.

Who is the lead singer of Kix?

Steve Whiteman
Kix/Lead singers
In the video for their 1980s single “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” Kix lead singer Steve Whiteman screams the high notes and shakes his shoulder-length mop of blond hair. Behind him, the rest of the band members, long-haired and hard-rocking, carve their way through the hit power ballad.

How many records did Kix sell?

KIX singer; “20,000 (records sold) is a piss in the bucket compared to what we used to do” – Metal Sludge.

Who is the lead singer for Kix?

For the first time in his 35+ year history as the lead singer and frontman of KIX, Steve Whiteman has released his first-ever solo album, You’re Welcome. The 12-song album was co-produced by… Steve Whiteman, The Front-man of the band “KIX” It was a pleasure to spend some minutes to talk to him…

Who recorded don’t close your eyes?

Keith Whitley
Don’t Close Your Eyes/Artists

Where does Steve Whiteman from Kix live?

Piedmont, West Virginia, U.S.

Who wrote Kix songs?

Bob Halligan Jr.
It was written by Bob Halligan Jr., John Palumbo, and Donnie Purnell. The song remains Kix’s most successful single release, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

How old is Steve from Kix?

65 years (August 28, 1956)
Steve Whiteman/Age