Princess Pang – Princess Pang 1989

An American/Swedish hard rock combination that played sleaze rock with a female lead singer. They would only release one album, but it rocked from start to finish. Vocalist Jeni Foster met bassist Ronnie Roze on New Year’s Eve 1985 in Manhattan. The two vowed to form a band together, and when Roze had to return home to Sweden in order to renew his Visa, Foster was right by his side.

They found guitarist Andy Tjernon in Sweden and Princess Pang was officially born. The three began recording demos, but were unable to find a drummer that suited them. They kept sending the demos to drummer Brian Keats (Roze’s band mate in Angels In Vain) in New York, hoping he would hook up with them. In the fall of 1986 Keats did in fact join the group when the three returned to America from Sweden, and proceeded to finalize the band with the addition of guitarist Jay Lewis. They got signed to Metal Blade records, released an outstanding album, and toured behind the likes of Mr. Big, Ace Frehley and Wolfsbane. After their first tour, Foster left the band.

The remaining members continued to demo material and audition new vocalists, but in 1990 they decided to put the band to rest. The guitar work is just awesome and it’s a shame these guys weren’t recognized more. Great vocals women or not, doesn’t come across as gimmicky at all and the songs are really stong. A highly underrated act with loads of talent.

01. Trouble in Paradise
02. Find My Heart a Home
03. South St. Kids
04. No Reason to Cry
05. Sympathy
06. Scream & Shout
07. China Doll
08. Baby Blue
09. Too Much, Too Soon
10. Any Way You Want It
11. I’m Not Playin’

Jeni Foster – lead vocals
Jay Lewis – guitars, vocals
Andy Tyernon – guitars
Ronnie Roze – bass, vocals
Brian Keats – drums, percussion, vocals

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