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Faster Pussycat came together in L.A.’s Hollywood region, started by vocalist Taime Downe. Taime Downe remained the only original member throughout their career, with a revolving door of musicians filling spots for guitar, bass and drums. In 1987, the band had gained a recording contract with Elektra Records, releasing their self-titled debut that same year. Their sleaze rock led them to gain support slots with Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth and Motorhead, helping to gain further exposure in support of their album.
In 1989, they returned with “Wake Me Up When It’s Over,” a record that quickly became their most successful outing, rising to Gold status. The album’s commercial success was bolstered by the runaway hit, “House of Pain,” which broke into the Top 40 of the Billboard singles chart. Their next effort, 1992’s “Whipped,” failed to match its predecessor’s success, peaking at number 90 on the charts before swiftly falling off the radar, reflective of a changing musical climate that offered little place for glam metal and hair metal acts.
The group decided to split following this lack of success, with Taime Downe forming The Newlyweds, an industrial-goth act alongside Kyle Kyle of Bang Tango fame. However, as the new millennium went on, a renewed interest in glam rock returned, prompting Faster Pussycat to reunite for a tour. Rather than releasing new music after this return to the stage, Faster Pussycat instead released an album of techno remixes of their past songs, titled “Between the Valley of the Ultra Pussy.” Touring continued for the troupe before the band released the new album, 2006’s “The Power and the Glory Hole.” Despite not developing any real reception, the band have still managed to maintain their existence after twenty years, despite their still being no real place for their act in the modern scene.
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There are still a number of glam metal bands and performers keeping the genre alive in 2015 and away from the global names such as Motley Crue and Kiss you find the likes of Faster Pussycat. Although the group took a lengthy hiatus after their original commercial successes, a number of the group's members have reformed on behalf of their fanbase and although Taime Downe remains the only original founding member his new accompanying musicians still embody the mentalities of Faster Pussycat and know the music well as they have been playing together for over a decade.
The ageing musicians step onto stage clearly enjoying their positions as rock cult icons and glam metal authority figures. Perhaps they are simply happy they have the opportunity to tour the world and play music but whatever the reason, they definitely put their whole beings behind the performance. Playing older fan favourites such as 'Bathroom Wall' and 'Cathouse' they have the whole audience onside and a singalong breaks out during 'House of Pain' as this likeable outfit applaud the crowd from the stage. Faster Pussycat are well worth the ticket price for the fans of rock and metal music.
sean-ward
Wow! What a great show Faster Pussycat was last night at The Saban Theatre! They rocked Beverly Hills like it's never been rocked before! They were in fine form and kicked off the set with "Cathouse" as Taime strutted across the stage with his unique wild & sexy style with that "Taime" look on his face as he lit up his trademark cigarette. They only had time to kick out a short set, but they rocked out every song perfectly - I would say they were the best band there, although Quiet Riot, The Bullet Boys, Gilby Clarke were quite good, I am just a diehard Faster Pussycat fan.
The Saban Theatre needs to loosen up on it's camera policy though, the security guard had the nerve to ruin someone's video of Quiet Riot and put their hand in front of the guy's camera. We enjoyed the evening, especially getting to chat with Taime and Danny before and after the show. They were extremely nice and thanked us for coming to the show. What a night! Wish we could do it all over again tonight! Great show! ;)
tylersfan
I had a great time watching Faster Pussycat play live!! We tried to watch from the middle-back area for the sound quality, which was real good, then after 4 songs in we moved up to as close as posdible. Band was on fire!!! Taime still sings top notch. He hasn't lost any vocals. His band mates can really play the great music.
prodriquez24
BEAST of a show at Cancun Cantina in Hanover as the band sounded GREAT. In the middle of "Bathroom Wall" they ripped off a few Cover songs and then finished up "Bathroom Wall" and it was Awesome. Definitely recommend seeing them Cats live if you can.
TommySommers
The show was awesome
And I love the venue as well
Lots of fun
Even though it was a small venue
The food was really good
I had chicken wings and a Coke
The staff was all out for everyone
phil-young-1
Great show, good song list and fun show, after many years, they can still pull it off in the clubs. Great show, good song list and fun show, after many years, they can still pull it off in the clubs.
gmm6797
Love this band! Have been following them for over 20 years and they give nothing less at each show than they did when they started. So grateful to have the opportunity to see them as often as I do!
Robyntogo
I've seen'em at Riverbend in '02. It was awesome. Poison and Cinderella were also there. Had a blast.Would love them to come back to rock
Cincinnati.That will make my day.
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