Jailhouse (band)

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Jailhouse
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Jailhouse in 2013
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Glam metal, hard rock
Years active1987–1988, 1988–1991, 2010–2013
Labels Restless, DeRock, Demon Doll
Spinoff of Rough Cutt
Members Simon Daniels
Michael Raphael
Dave Alford
Matt Thorr
Past members Amir Derakh
Brian Scott
Mark Vernon

Jailhouse is an American glam metal band from Los Angeles. Formed in 1987, they released a live EP, Alive in a Mad World, on Restless Records in 1989, and their debut full-length album, Jailhouse, in 1998. [1] The band never achieved mainstream recognition compared to many other glam metal bands. [2] However, the members subsequently gained fame in other acts, such as Simon Daniels with Autograph, Amir Derakh with Dead by Sunrise, Julien-K and Chester Bennington, Michael Raphael with Neve, and Matt Thorr with Stephen Pearcy and Tuff.

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History

Formation (1987)

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Jailhouse's first lineup from 1987 to 1988

The first ever Jailhouse lineup consisted of, drummer, Mark Vernon, guitarist, Michael Raphael, vocalist, Simon Daniels and bassist Brian Scott. Raphael’s plan with his previous band, You Talk We Talk was to take this band and relocate to Los Angeles following the trail of his childhood friend, “Faster Pussycat” guitarist Greg Steele. In 1987, Michael Raphael moved to Los Angeles, but the guys in the band decided to stay behind. When Michael moved, he met Simons with drummer, Mark Vernon and as well as Brian Scott to form the first Jailhouse lineup, this lineup never got far, so shortly after, Jailhouse disbanded. In 1988, Simon Daniels was suggested to check out Rough Cutt by drummer, Dave Alford, due to Paul Shortino leaving Rough Cutt and joining Quiet Riot, Simon joined and suggested to reform and restart Jailhouse with this new formation, alongside with guitarist, Michael Raphael from the original lineup of Jailhouse. This is the most recognized Jailhouse lineup. Featuring vocalist Simon Daniels, guitarist Amir Derakh, drummer Dave Alford, guitarist Michael Raphael and bassist Matt Thorr. Derakh, Alford, and Thorr were previously in another glam metal band, Rough Cutt.

First album (1988–1989)

Jailhouse released its mini live debut EP Alive in a Mad World in 1989, recorded and performed live at the Roxy Club in Hollywood, under Restless Records. It consisted of four live tracks including a cover of Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy and one acoustic track. [1]

The band gained regional popularity on the Sunset Strip scene. Though they did not achieve mainstream success, Alive in a Mad World received moderate attention, which led to airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball with their songs "Please Come Back" and "Modern Girl". [3]

Reunion (2010–2013)

In 2010, the band reunited to release a compilation album/studio album, Straight at the Light, through Demon Doll Records, featuring both old material and a newly recorded track. [4] Jailhouse reunited once again in 2013 to perform as part of the Monsters of Rock cruise, bringing the classic lineup back together for the special event. However, Derakh chose not to take part in the reunion, leaving the band to carry on the shows without him. [5] In 2020, Jailhouse released an archive album with their demo and unreleased tracks. [3]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

References

  1. 1 2 "Discography". AllMusic.
  2. ↑ Caughron, Bobby (October 17, 2024). "Hair Metal Bands Of The 80s And 90s". XS ROCK. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Demo Tapes Jailhouse & MTV airplay". Sleaze Roxx. May 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ "DDR Music Group w/ Jailhouse". Sleaze Roxx. October 18, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Reunion 2013". Metal Sludge.
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