Anyone remember Tora Tora?

[rob2001]

Good solid band, IMO.

 

[ggwwbb]

I always liked them quite a bit. Just about wore out a copy of their debut, Surprise Attack, when it came out. I always liked their mix of blues and hard rock.

 

[freedom's door]

Didn't pay attention to them back then, but thanks to this thread, i will check them out.

Interesting how so many of the singers back then sounded like Mark Slaughter...

 

[ethang1977]

Saw them once in the early 90's. Same show with Jackyl, Lynch Mob, and Warrant. Tora Tora was great that night. Saw them a few years ago in Memphis at a one off benefit reunion. Still a great band and the singer's voice was still there.

 

[guitarman3001]

Hell yeah! One of my favorite bands from that era. I have no idea why they weren't more popular. Another highly underrated band from that time was Junkyard.

 

[CGrisamore]

They are from Memphis and after they were "done" Patrick Francis ended up working at a local music store (The Musitron). He was the sales guy I worked with when I bought a Les Paul circa 1996.

 

[gtrlw]

Loved the debut album back in the day. Catchy songs and mean blues based solos. Singer had pipes too.

 

[skhan007]

Yup. Wore out the debut album. Loved Walkin' Shoes, 28 Days, etc. Great band.