Steeler (American band)
Steeler | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 1981–1984 |
| Labels | Shrapnel, Ravage, Majestic Rock, Deadline |
| Spinoffs | Keel |
| Past members | Ron Keel Yngwie Malmsteen Rik Fox Mark Edwards Kurt James Greg Chaisson Bobby Marks Mitch Perry Ron Murray Michael Dunigan Tim Morrison Bobby Eva |
Steeler was an early 1980s American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Nashville, Tennessee by vocalist Ron Keel. The band released its self-titled sole album on Shrapnel Records in 1983. Soon after, Ron dissolved the band to form his band Keel. Steeler is also notable for featuring then-emerging guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, who left to form Alcatrazz shortly after the self-titled album and launch a solo career.