The following are Cinderella' albums. Click on the thumbnail for CD information.

Night Songs (86)	Long Cold Winter (88)	Heartbreak Station (90)	Still Climbing (94)	Once Upon A Time (97)	Live at the Key Club (98)

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Cinderella, hailing out of Philly was one of the most popular hair bands of the mid 80s and early 90s. Bon Jovi helped Cinderella establish their career by taking them along on tour with them. In '87, Cinderella opened for Bon Jovi at the Iowa Jam in 100+ degree heat. It was a blistering sweaty set, which drove the crowd into a frenzy.

Led by the vocal talents of Tom Keifer, Cinderella produced a unique sound that captured a world-wide following. In addition to vocals, Tom also played guitar and was supported by Jeff LeBar on guitar, Eric Brittingham with the around-the-back swinging bass, and Fred Coury on the skins.

Cinderella continue to tour today, despite the fact that they haven't put out a studio album since 1994. Check out the review by MetalMaster below to hear about "The Rock Never Stops" tour of the summer of 2005.

Live Review

The Rock Never Stops Tour, featuring Cinderella, Ratt, Quiet Riot, and Firehouse
Live at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland – July 20, 2005

by: The Metal Master
Special Agent to The MotherMetal Team

Rock Never Stops is a package tour that has featured many titans of hard
rock over the years. From the testosterone-laced antics of Ted Nugent, to
the blue-collar hard rock of Tesla, to the metallic blues of Whitesnake, the
Rock Never Stops tour has consistently provided great bands at a great
price.

The 2005 edition of Rock Never Stops is comprised of four bands that made
their mark during the heyday of hairspray. Cinderella is headlining the
current edition of RNS, bringing their special concoction of blues, rock,
and metal to the show, with support from Ratt, Quiet Riot, and Firehouse.

I normally have to drive at least 3 hours to see a decent show. Fortunately,
RNS came to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, which is merely a half-hour
drive from my house. I can’t say it’s one of my favorite venues, as the
acoustics are second-rate and the building is long overdue for an overhaul.
However, the quality of the bands and short drive time made attending this
gig a no-brainer.

Firehouse was slated to start the evening’s festivities. Perhaps the band’s
biggest claim to fame was beating Nirvana and Alice in Chains in the Best
New Hard Rock/Metal Band category at the 1991 American Music Awards.

Firehouse proved to be able musicians during their short but entertaining
set. Vocalist C.J. Snare hit the high notes with aplomb, while guitarist
Bill Leverty provided plenty of chops with precise rhythms and searing
solos. The band played their Top 10 hits “Don’t Treat Me Bad” and “Love of
a Lifetime”, as well as other fan favorites like “Reach For the Sky” and
“Shake and Tumble.”

Each song sounded excellent. The vocal harmonies were spot on, and there was
nary a bum note. Snare was congenial and interactive with the fans, inviting
them to hang out with the band in the lobby between sets. Firehouse has a
reputation for being a ballad band, but this set proved that the band rocks
with the best of them.

Next on the bill was Quiet Riot, who were the first metal band to have a
Number One album on the Billboard Charts with the 1983 classic “Metal
Health.” After calling it quits, in 2003, the band has reversed their field
and made a comeback, albeit with some lineup changes. Former Beautiful
Creatures axman Alex Grossi has taken Carlos Cavazo’s place on guitar, while
former House of Lords/Impellitteri/Giuffria bassist Chuck Wright is the
successor to Rudy Sarzo. Wright has played with Quiet Riot before, having
contributed on “Metal Health”, as well as “QR III.”

Quiet Riot’s set seemed custom-tailored for Las Vegas. Front man Kevin DuBrow
looked like Rod Stewart during his Mod days, complete with a skinny tie,
animal prints, and straight but ruffled hair. He cracked numerous jokes,
including calling Rock Never Stops the “Metal-Mucil Tour.” DuBrow also
adorned bassist Chuck Wright’s head with a huge white bra, which could also
have doubled as a flag or tablecloth.

Musically, the performance by DuBrow and company was uneven. While the band
rocked on such hits as “Metal Health”, “The Wild and the Young”, and “Cum
on Feel the Noize,” the wheels completely fell off on their rendition of
Slade’s “Mama Weer All Crazee Now.” It sounded as if each band member was
playing a different song, and the lost momentum was never regained, even as
the song came to a merciful close. On the plus side, a cover of Humble Pie’s
“Red Hot Mamma, Red Hot!” was a pleasant surprise, complete with Led
Zeppelin quotes at the end of the tune.

Despite the glitches, it was a fun set. DuBrow’s vocals were in excellent
form, Frankie Banali’s drumming provided ferocity and flair, while Alex
Grossi performed fair forgeries of Carlos Cavazo’s patented leads. The
audience was clearly entertained, giving the band a rousing ovation at the
conclusion of their set.

After a short break, Ratt stormed the stage. I was curious to see how former
Love/Hate vocalist Jizzy Pearl would sound on the classic material. Pearl
provided a workman-like performance, and did a credible job as the band
played faithful versions of “Round and Round”, “You’re in Love”, “Lay it
Down”, “Way Cool Jr.”, “Wanted Man”, and many other Ratt classics.

Although the band played well and gave a good effort, I couldn’t overcome
the impression that this didn’t seem like Ratt. Instead, I felt like I was
watching a good Ratt tribute band. Guitar wizard Warren DeMartini conjured
up some awe-inspiring leads that redeemed the set somewhat. However, Stephen
Pearcy’s unique vocals provided the sonic signature for Ratt, and the band
was unable to overcome it.

I took advantage of a brief intermission after Ratt’s set to get a drink,
and wandered back into the arena in anticipation of Cinderella taking the
stage. Shortly after taking my seat, the house lights dimmed, and the crowd
roared lustily as the leering guitar licks to “Night Songs” kicked things
off. The band was locked into the slow and grinding groove of the song, as
fans pumped their fists in the air and shouted along in unison.

There were many highlights throughout Cinderella’s set. “Shelter Me”
featured a blistering saxophone solo by front man Tom Keifer, which melded
perfectly into Jeff LaBar’s guitar solo. “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s
Gone)” featured Keifer playing a piano while snow flakes fell onto the stage
from above. Keifer also showed a flair for the dramatic during “Nobody’s
Fool”, as he held the last note to the lyric “I scream my heart out” for
what seemed like minutes, and then the band ceased playing as Keifer slumped
over the stage. After a long pause (and much applause from the crowd),
Keifer continued right from where he left off, and brought the song to a
satisfying climax.

Although Cinderella used various backdrops, pyrotechnics, and other visuals,
the real treat was the music. The band played a fulfilling set that included
“Gypsy Road”, “The Last Mile”, “Coming Home”, “Heartbreak Station”, and the
grand finale, “Shake Me.” The road crew was busy all night, as guitarist
Jeff LaBar and Keifer not only changed guitars between songs, but during
songs as well. Keifer also played lap steel guitar and harmonica, showing
that he is a capable and diverse musician.

In the end, Cinderella made the 2005 Rock Never Stops Tour worth seeing.
They were the only band on the bill that performed with their original
lineup, and while they may be forever pigeon holed into the hair metal
category, their live show illustrates that their music contains a depth that
stretches far beyond classification.

Metal Master dedicates this review to his long time pal, Cody, who passed away the same day of the show.