The band was formed in 1989 by bassist Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Tommy Shaw (Styx), Ted Nugent and Michael Cartellone, the current drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The musical Damn Yankees was named after him. The self-titled debut album was released on February 22, 1990 and entered the US album charts in February 1991. In 1992 their second album 'Don't Tread', produced by Ron Nevison (Heart, Led Zeppelin, UFO), was released and also reached gold status. It is now released by Rock Candy as a valuable remaster with a new booklet and two bonus tracks!