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Clad in leather and with long permed hair, FireHouse were the quintessential glam metal band, arriving towards the tail end of the scene that came into popularity in the 80s. Having developed their sound and cemented their lineup, the band caught the attention of Epic Records in 1989, who signed them to their label for their debut release. Released in 1990, their self-titled debut found significant critical acclaim, beating the likes of Nirvana and Alice in Chains to the title of 'Best New Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Band' at the American Music Awards in 1991. The album was a huge success, selling over two million copies and was certified double-Platinum. With several high-charting singles, the band also managed to make waves in the Canadian, Singaporean and Japanese charts, with the album certified Gold in these countries.
They followed their debut with 1992's "Hold Your Fire," which whilst not as successful, it still managed to be certified Gold, helped by the top ten hit single, the rock ballad, "When I Look Into Your Eyes." Their third album, "FireHouse 3" was released in 1995, featuring the top 20 ballad, "I Live My Life For You." However, with changing tastes moving towards the grunge/alternative rock scene, FireHouse's popularity began to wane as the decade went on, being unable match the heights of their debut. They continued to release albums moving to a more middle-of-the-road sound, such as the band Boston, finding interest on the adult contemporary radio.
They released five further albums to limited success, as well as the "Bring 'Em Out Live" CD/DVD in 1999, recorded in Japan. Despite not finding much success in their home country, FireHouse have enjoyed continuing popularity in a number of Asian countries, with their album sales remaining consistently high and their live performances popular. In India, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and many other countries, FireHouse have found legions of fans and have embarked on extensive tours in this region.
Avis
North Carolina band Firehouse remain champions of a fast fading genre, glam metal. There is very little theatrics involved in metal these days and the large hair and bizarre outfits that worked in their 90s heydays have diminished leaving the band to evolve with the times.
The new music is notably more reserved with less emphasis on the glamour and the face decorations of time past although there is a nice eccentricity still present in the live show. Three out of four musicians onstage have been present since the very beginning and this helps out hugely when it comes to live performance as there is an unspoken rapport and great consistency to the show. They do not deny the popularity of their very first album playing a good chunk of its tracks including 'All She Wrote' 'Shake & Tumble' and finishing on the gargantuan 'Don't Treat Me Bad'. It is an evocative and energetic live show with that ever present emphasis on not taking things too seriously and allowing the music to speak for itself.
sean-ward
I saw FireHouse in concert on Friday, April 4th, in Hopewell, VA at the Beacon Theatre.
I can attest that this is the band that is the same group that gave us those great songs like "Don't Treat Me Bad", "Love of a Lifetime", Reach For the Sky" and "When I Look Into Your Eyes". The original base player, Perry Richardson left in 2000. So yes they do have a different bass player, Allen MacKenzie. Original lead vocalist C.J. Snare passed away a year ago yesterday. So, yes they do have a different lead vocalist, a great rock vocalist named Nate Peck. There are two original members left. Lead guitarist Bill Leverty, who incidentally co-wrote most all of their hits, and original drummer Michael Foster. I have met the band, and I did enjoy the concert, and the other people in the venue did too, judging by the crowd. Do they sound a little different, sure, they have a new vocalist. Do they look different, sure, who doesn't after 40 years?
luanne-desjardins
I want my money back!!! I was extremely disappointed when I saw that the group on stage was not Firehouse, it was “Firehouse the band”, a whole different band with no music relation at all from the 80’s hard rock band I was advertised I was going to see. It was a waste of time and money and my wife was not happy either which it made it worse.
If you are a decent and respectful music connection platform please help me recover my $58.70 or at least $50 I spent on these tickets or you will lose one eager so far disappointed follower.
Sincerely,
Pablo Gutierrez Deliot
pdeliot
Firehouse is another great band from the 90's hair band era. They had several top 40 hits such as "Don't Treat Me Bad", "Love of a Lifetime", "All She Wrote", and "When I Look Into Your Eyes".
They have only gotten better with age. They connect with their crowd and bring you right into the show with them. Just after the first few songs, they will have you dancing, singing and screaming for more.
They are definitely worth checking out and they will not disappoint you. Every time I have been to one of their shows, a good time was had by all.
judysac
Seen Firehouse in Herrin Illinois they were awesome sounded just like I remembered from my teenage days when we listened to them over and over again between all 4 of the bands that played they were my 2nd favorite there right after Tom Keifer, but even 2nd I would love to see them again because they rocked that show!
danna-knoop
Absolutely fantastic. Greats vocals and guitar. Definitely will see again. Just a super group of guys.We sung along with every song. Had the time of my life so much so I can hardly talk now.
don-phillis
Awesome show! Second time to see them and again, I was not disappointed! They did an amazing job! Love of a lifetime, Shake and Tumble...just the energy on stage! Great Show!
christy-yates-clark
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