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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1984 - June: Night Ranger “Midnight Madness”
Description: Night Ranger was a reliable hit machine in the mid-80's and their second studio album Midnight Madness was the one that solidified this reputation. The group originally started as a trio with Jack Blades on bass, Brad Gillis on guitar, and Kelly Keagy on drums. Keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald came out of the group Montrose to join the band, and he recommended guitarist Jeff Watson. The group was originally called Stereo, then changed their name to Ranger. The name was modified to Night Ranger to avoid a trademark infringement with a country band of the same name.
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