Butcher's first incarnation of Axis made several records in the early and mid '80s, including Stare at the Sun and Along the Axis, and had a brief spell getting some considerable airplay on MTV. In the end, that passing of the torch failed to transpire, but not before Butcher got to write and record a string of impressive, well-received songs and albums.īutcher, like Living Colour, broke out as an African-American guitarist fronting a rock band who made guitar-driven riff-rock albums. And while he still records and tours to this day, Butcher first forged his reputation amongst contemporaries as heir apparent to rock guitar potentate Jimi Hendrix thanks to late Eighties shows like this one. This particular concert was originally aired on KLOS-FM in Los Angeles, but became an installment on the King Biscuit Flower Hour, which helped bring Butcher's music to a much wider FM rock audience. or abroad - but his exceptional musicianship and powerful vocals gained him a loyal and determined cult following. Jon Butcher would never break through as a big star - either in the U.S. Jon Butcher - lead vocals, guitar Thom Gimbel - keyboards, saxophone Ronnie Sage - bass Jamie Carter - drums
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