On this day March 14 1989 rock band Extreme released their self-titled debut album. The album introduced the band’s mix of hard rock funk and melodic elements that would later make them one of the standout acts of the early 90s.
Extreme reached number 80 on the Billboard charts and featured songs like Kid Ego and Play With Me which showcased the band’s energetic style and the impressive guitar work of Nuno Bettencourt. While the album didn’t achieve massive mainstream success at the time it laid the foundation for their breakthrough with later releases.
Fun fact: The song Play With Me was later featured in the 1989 film Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure helping bring more attention to the band.
Trivia question: What was the name of Extreme’s best-selling album released in 1990 that featured the hit ballad More Than Words?
Extreme reached number 80 on the Billboard charts and featured songs like Kid Ego and Play With Me which showcased the band’s energetic style and the impressive guitar work of Nuno Bettencourt. While the album didn’t achieve massive mainstream success at the time it laid the foundation for their breakthrough with later releases.
Fun fact: The song Play With Me was later featured in the 1989 film Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure helping bring more attention to the band.
Trivia question: What was the name of Extreme’s best-selling album released in 1990 that featured the hit ballad More Than Words?
