Steve Riley’s demise was first brought to the limelight by Metal Sludge, revealing the drummer’s unfortunate health conditions leading to his hospitalization just days before his passing.While the exact cause remains undisclosed, Jason Green, from the “Waste Some Time With Jason Green” podcast and a long-time friend, paid tribute by sharing a touching video commemorating the drummer’s illustrious career.
Who was Steve Riley?
Steve Riley’s journey with L.A. Guns, which he joined in 1987, became the cornerstone of his musical career. He stayed with the band until 1992 before making a comeback in 1995. However, the band’s journey wasn’t always smooth. L.A. Guns witnessed divisions among its members, with two factions emerging from the split. Riley, who initially aligned with Phil Lewis, later took a legal course to continue his own version of L.A. Guns. The two camps reached a resolution in 2021, granting Riley the rights to proceed under the moniker “Riley’s L.A. Guns.”
Before association with L.A. Guns, Riley’s foray into the music world began with the iconic rock band Steppenwolf in 1979. Subsequent associations saw him performing with Keel and then W.A.S.P. It was post this stint with W.A.S.P. that he found his home with L.A. Guns as they began their ascent in the music world.
Riley’s significant contributions can be witnessed in albums across the board: Keel’s “The Right to Rock” (1985), W.A.S.P.’s “The Last Command,” “Inside the Electric Circus,” and “Live … in the Raw.” With L.A. Guns, he played an instrumental role in the 1989 “Cocked and Loaded,” the 1991 “Hollywood Vampires,” and albums leading up to the 2020 “Renegades.”
His most recent work was with Riley’s L.A. Guns, which released the single “The Dark Horse.” Fans were eagerly awaiting their next studio album slated for a 2024 release.
FAQs:
When was L.A. Guns founded?
L.A. Guns was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles, California.
Who was Steve Riley?
Steve Riley was a prominent drummer known mainly for his association with the rock band L.A. Guns. Born in 1956, Riley joined L.A. Guns in 1987 and played with them until 1992. After a brief hiatus, he rejoined the band in 1995.
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