This melodic rock quintet, originally from Michigan, was formed was initially known as Stiff, and was taken under the wing of Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby before changing its name to Lillian Axe. Produced by Crosby, their 1988 debut was an amalgam of infectious rockers and hard-edged pop tunes. Love + War was even more impressive, featuring extended atmospheric compositions that were both anthemic and memorable. However, the record sold poorly and MCA dropped the band. In 1990, King and Stratton were replaced by Gene Barnett and Darrin DeLatte, respectively, and the indie Music for Nations became their home in the early '90s. Following the release of 1993’s Psychoschizophrenia, Lillian Axe disbanded in 1993, only to reunite shortly thereafter. ~ Rovi Staff