Do You Like It

The Zoo Crew, those groovy hippie DJs at THE ZOO radio station, are cranking up "Do You Like It" by Kingdom Come from their 1989 album In Your Face for all the Zoo Freaks out there. This high-energy track, which kicks off the album with a blistering riff, was praised for setting the tone of the record. According to a review on Sleaze Roxx, the song was seen as the perfect opener, bursting with an infectious energy that captured the band's evolving sound, moving away from the Led Zeppelin comparisons that dogged their debut. Fans on social media, like a post from @iloveheavymeta on April 24, 2025, still celebrate it as a standout, calling it their pick from the album and sparking debates among followers about its glam metal vibes. Interestingly, the song’s raw power reflected the band’s attempt to carve out their own identity, despite internal tensions that led to their breakup just four months after the album’s release.

Another tidbit about "Do You Like It" comes from the band’s brief but intense time in the spotlight. The track’s driving rhythm and Lenny Wolf’s commanding vocals were part of Kingdom Come’s push to shed the "Led Clones" label, as noted in a Rate Your Music discussion. The song’s production, polished yet aggressive, was a nod to the late ’80s hard rock scene, and its release coincided with the band’s tour supporting major acts like Scorpions. A 2018 interview with drummer James Kottak on the "Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon" podcast hinted at the band’s creative struggles during this period, with Wolf already showing signs of wanting to step back, which added a layer of urgency to the album’s recording. Fans in a Kingdom Come fan group on Facebook often share stories of catching the band live during this era, describing the song’s opening riff as a crowd-electrifier.

Kingdom Come got their start in 1987 in Hamburg, West Germany, when Lenny Wolf, born Frank Wöllschlager, formed the band after his earlier project, Stone Fury, fizzled out. Wolf, a charismatic frontman with a voice often likened to Robert Plant, assembled a talented lineup including guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, and drummer James Kottak. Their 1988 self-titled debut album, featuring the hit "Get It On," skyrocketed them to fame, going gold on release day and eventually hitting platinum in the U.S., Germany, and Canada, as detailed on Wikipedia. The band’s early success came from relentless touring, including opening for the 1988 Monsters of Rock Tour alongside Van Halen and Metallica. Despite their meteoric rise, internal conflicts led to a breakup in 1989, though Wolf kept the band alive with new lineups, releasing albums like 1991’s Hands of Time and 2013’s Outlier.

You can keep up with Kingdom Come through their official website, where they share tour updates and band news. They’re active on social media too, with their Facebook page posting about recent lineup changes, like Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan taking over as vocalist in 2024. Their Instagram showcases throwback photos and concert clips, while their X account engages fans with song polls and album anniversary posts. For fan communities, the Kingdom Come Official Fan Group on Facebook is a lively spot where Zoo Freaks can swap stories, share rare live videos, and discuss tracks like "Do You Like It." Another fan hub, Metal Storm, offers a space for fans to rate albums and connect over the band’s hard rock legacy.