Poison

The genre was more than hits and filler.

The label originated as a pejorative, but the subgenre still has its undisputed tentpole bands.

Many of the scene's biggest bands caught lightning in a bottle on their first try.

The biggest, baddest tunes from the Aqua Netted legends who dominated the Sunset Strip.

The band's negative experience would later have a silver lining.

Band will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album.

Big hair. Bigger hooks.

The subgenre packed a harder punch than its detractors were willing to admit.

Drummer Rikki Rockett recalls what the band did in response.

Book will detail early days in Pennsylvania as well as their Sunset Strip takeover.