Randy Hogan

Randall Curtis Hogan, also known as Xeno, was the original lead singer of the band Cheap Trick.[1][2][3] He is also a member of the Wisconsin-based band Bad Boy.

Xeno
Birth nameRandall Curtis Hogan
Born (1954-05-08) May 8, 1954
New Hartford, New York, U.S.
GenresBlues rock, hard rock, Pop
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter Guitarist
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1971–present
Associated acts
Cheap Trick, Bad Boy
Websitewww.xenorock.com/index.html

Career

One of the first bands that he was a part of was the band Cheap Trick. He left the band shortly after Cheap Trick's formation to join a band called Straight Up[4] and was replaced by Robin Zander. Hogan went on to become a member of Milwaukee-based AOR band Crossfire (since renamed Bad Boy),[5][6] of which he is still a member. The band was inducted into the Wisconsin Area Music Industry's Hall of Fame in 1994.[7][8] Hogan also has been with the Sleighriders,[9] No Strings Attached,[10] and Three's a Crowd.[11] He also performs numerous events with multi-instrumentalist Mitch Cooper[12] and drummer Brian Bruendl.

References
  1. "Bio". Xeno Rock. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  2. "Randy Hogan". FolkLib.net. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  3. "Xeno Rock Home page". Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  4. "Press". Xeno Rock. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  5. "Bad Boy". FolkLib.net. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  6. "Bad Boy Website". Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  7. "Wisconsin Area Music Industry Website". Wisconsin Area Music Industry. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  8. "Wisconsin Area Music Industry Hall of Fame". FolkLib.net. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  9. "The Sleighriders". FolkLib.net. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  10. "No Strings Attached". FolkLib.net. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  11. "Three's a Crowd". FolkLib.net. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  12. "Bands". Xeno Rock. Retrieved December 31, 2010.


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