Blow My Fuse

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, it’s your far-out hippie DJs from THE ZOO, spinnin’ the grooviest vinyl and crankin’ up the cosmic vibes with Kix’s “Blow My Fuse” from their righteous 1988 album, Blow My Fuse! This tune’s a wild, electric jolt of rock ‘n’ roll, with riffs that spark like a summer lightning storm and a beat that’ll have you dancin’ in the moonlight. In a 2022 rap with Metal Edge Magazine, Kix’s frontman Steve Whiteman laid down the lowdown on their gritty journey, playin’ smoky clubs from Boston to Miami, scrapin’ together bread from gigs to hit far-out spots like Detroit and Chicago. When they teamed up with producer Tom Werman, Atlantic Records flipped the switch, sendin’ this album into the stratosphere with platinum vibes. Whiteman said “Blow My Fuse” came from late-night jam sessions, meant to blow the roof off and show the glam metal scene what real heart and soul sounds like. On X, our Zoo Freak tribe at @RockTheseTweets dropped a sweet post celebratin’ the album’s anniversary, givin’ love to this track alongside “Cold Blood” and “Don’t Close Your Eyes” for helpin’ Kix share stages with heavy cats like Aerosmith and KISS.

Let’s dive deeper into the cosmic groove, freaks! “Blow My Fuse” was dreamed up by bassist Donnie Purnell, channelin’ all that road-weary, rebel spirit into a tune that’s pure rock ‘n’ roll fire. Over on Reddit’s r/hairmetal, Zoo Freaks trade tales of Kix’s ‘89 tour, where this song lit up crowds like a psychedelic bonfire. One cat shared a memory of catchin’ Kix openin’ for Ratt at the LA Sports Arena, sayin’ it was like “ridin’ a wave of pure, electric mojo.” Another far-out story? The video for “Blow My Fuse” was filmed at Baltimore’s Hammerjack’s club, where Whiteman’s wild, free-spirit moves nearly sent the whole shoot into orbit—talk about livin’ the song’s untamed energy! On X, @BangerReview called it a “cosmic banger,” and @ThisDayInMETAL’s retro posts remind us how the album’s September ‘88 drop made Kix the underdog shamans of the hair metal scene.

Kix came together in the workin’-class heart of Hagerstown, Maryland, back in ‘78, when soul brothers Ronnie “10/10” Younkins and Brian “Damage” Forsythe linked up with Donnie Purnell, fresh from local bands like Jaxx. They started as The Shooze, morphin’ through names like Tee and Tunes and The Generators, layin’ down covers of Aerosmith, Zeppelin, and April Wine in smoky, low-lit dives. By ‘79, drummer Jimmy “Chocolate” Chalfant rolled in with the heavy beats, and Steve Whiteman’s far-out vocals sealed the deal. These cats lived the road life, fundin’ their own tours across the East Coast, buildin’ a tribe of fans before Atlantic Records caught their vibe in ‘81 for their debut, packed with high-energy cuts like “Atomic Bombs” and “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.” That’s the kinda raw, soulful sound that keeps the hippie rock flame burnin’ bright!

For the latest Kix happenings, float on over to their official website for merch and throwback treasures. Vibe with the community on Facebook, where over 127,000 fans share tour stories and rare clips. Kix ain’t super active on Instagram or X these days, but the Zoo Freak love flows through fan posts. Wanna join the cosmic tribe? Check out the Kix band song discussions group on Facebook for deep dives into their tunes, or groove with the crew at r/hairmetal on Reddit for more “Blow My Fuse” magic and far-out rock vibes. Keep the peace and the volume cranked, Zoo Freaks!