Ugly Kid Joe burst onto the rock scene in the early 1990s with a blend of hard rock riffs, funk, and a satirical edge that quickly caught the attention of listeners seeking fresh air in the genre. Their debut full-length album, "America’s Least Wanted" in 1992, featured the hit single "Everything About You," launching the California-based band into mainstream success. Known for their irreverent humor and catchy melodies, Ugly Kid Joe drew from a range of influences, including heavy metal, punk, and blues, which allowed them to craft a sound that was both accessible and unmistakably their own.

Over the years, Ugly Kid Joe has demonstrated remarkable resilience and musical evolution, marked by a hiatus and subsequent reunions. Albums like "Menace to Sobriety" (1995) and "Motel California" (1996) further showcased their versatility before they took a break in 1997. Fast forward to the 2010s, the band returned with renewed vigor, producing well-received efforts such as "Stairway to Hell" (2012), the grittier and blues-influenced "Uglier Than They Used Ta Be" (2015), and "Rad Wings of Destiny" (2022). Though they may have once been America's least wanted, Ugly Kid Joe has remained a resilient force in rock, maintaining a loyal fan base with their unrelenting energy and knack for blending raw riffs with infectious hooks.

Genres

Funk Metal

Funk Rock

Glam Metal

Hard Rock

Related Artists

Skid Row

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Guns N' Roses

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Great White

Green Day

The Offspring

Pearl Jam

Alice In Chains

Van Halen

Mötley Crüe

Latest Release

Rad Wings of Destiny

Ugly Kid Joe

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 21, 2022