Roughhouse was an American glam metal band founded as Teeze in 1983.[1]

Roughhouse
Cover art of the band's self-titled album
Cover art of the band's self-titled album
Background information
Also known asTeeze
OriginLansdale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresGlam metal, hard rock
Years active1983-1991 (reunions: 1992, 1993, 2002, 2016, 2017)

Their name was changed to Roughhouse in 1988 following line-up and image changes[2] after signing with Columbia Records, although the reason for the name change itself was reportedly for "legal reasons".[3] Max Norman produced their 1988 self-titled album. The members of the band are vocalist Luis Rivera, guitarists Tripp Eisen (known at the time as Rex Eisen) and Gregg Malack,[4] bassist Dave Weakley, and drummer Mike Natalini. In 1991, the band broke up and reunited for some shows in 1992, 1993 and 2002.

On October 15, 2016, Roughhouse performed their first show in 14 years at the Whiskey Tango in Philadelphia. This was followed with more shows in 2017.[5][6]

Members

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Teeze

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1983–1986

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  • Luis Rivera – lead vocals
  • Gregg Malack – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Weakley – bass, lead vocals
  • Brian Stover – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Kevin Stover – drums, backing vocals

1986–1988

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  • Luis Rivera – lead vocals
  • Gregg Malack – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Weakley – bass, co-lead vocals
  • Rex Eisen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Natalini – drums, backing vocals

Roughhouse

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1988–1989

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  • Luis Rivera – lead vocals
  • Gregg Malack – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Weakley – bass, co-lead vocals
  • Rex Eisen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Natalini – drums, backing vocals

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "Sleaze Roxx: Roughhouse". sleazeroxx.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  2. ^ Adrianne, Stone (October 1989). "Roughhouse - Playing Tough". Hit Parader. p. 10.
  3. ^ Blush, Steven (2006). American Hair Metal. Feral House U.S. p. 145. ISBN 978-1932595185.
  4. ^ "The Cassette Chronicles – Roughhouse's self-titled debut". Limelight Magazine. September 19, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "ROUGHHOUSE". Tripp Eisen Official Website. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  6. ^ "Former STATIC-X Guitarist TRIPP EISEN Returns To Live Stage". Blabbermouth.net. October 17, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2023.