Wicked Sensation

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, it’s the Zoo Crew spinning some righteous vinyl for ya, and we’re cranking up “Wicked Sensation” by Lynch Mob from their killer debut album! This track’s a total banger, and we’ve got some groovy trivia to share. When Lynch Mob dropped “Wicked Sensation” in 1990, it was a bold statement from guitarist George Lynch, fresh off his split from Dokken. The song itself, with its gritty riffs and Oni Logan’s soulful wail, hit #31 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. George Lynch once said in a 2020 Eddie Trunk interview that re-recording the album for its 30th anniversary was a creative risk, not just a retread, aiming to funk things up with a modern vibe. He called it “more interesting and fun,” and fans on Reddit’s hairmetal community still rave about that iconic opening riff, with one user sharing how they played it through an ENGL amp head used in the original recording—talk about a head trip!

Another cool story comes from the song’s creation. Oni Logan, the original vocalist, told The Rockpit in 2020 that “Wicked Sensation” was the first tune he penned for the band, a love letter to the fans who’ve been there since day one. The Sleaze Roxx review of the reimagined version describes it as having a “heavy funk riff” with a Southern blues soul, like the band was jamming on a Louisiana porch. On X, fans like @allen_marple have posted about their love for the album, calling it a standout in their collection. There’s even a tale from a Reddit user who said George scouted Oni at a Sunset Strip gig, asking, “Do you want to play in a band called Ferrari, or drive one?” That’s the kind of rock ‘n’ roll swagger that birthed this track!

Now, let’s rewind and talk about how Lynch Mob got their start. Formed in 1989, the band was George Lynch’s brainchild after his messy breakup with Dokken, where he’d been the axe-wielding heart for years. Teaming up with Dokken drummer Mick Brown, Lynch brought in bassist Anthony Esposito and the then-unknown Oni Logan, whose raw, bluesy voice gave the band its edge. According to a bio on Amazon’s listing for the remastered album, Lynch Mob was signed by Elektra Records, banking on Lynch’s platinum Dokken cred. Their debut, produced by Max Norman (who worked with Lizzy Borden and Dangerous Toys), was a melodic hard rock masterpiece, blending Skid Row’s riffage with The Cult’s vocal swagger, as one Amazon reviewer put it. Despite lineup changes—Logan, Esposito, and Brown have come and gone—George Lynch has been the constant, keeping the Mob’s fire burning.

Want to stay connected with Lynch Mob? Check out their official website for the latest news and tour dates. They’re also on Facebook, where you can catch updates and join the fan community, and Instagram for killer guitar shots from George himself. Over on X, they share snippets of their rock ‘n’ roll life. For the diehard Zoo Freaks, there’s the Lynch Mob Fans Facebook group, where folks swap stories, rare pics, and love for the band. You can also dig into fan-driven vibes at sites like Metal Storm, where the community keeps the heavy metal flame alive. So, keep those dials locked on THE ZOO, and let’s keep rockin’ with Lynch Mob!