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  <artist-id type="integer">13560</artist-id>
  <bio>Led by former Ratt guitarist Marq Torien, the L.A. metal band Bulletboys also included ex-King Kobra guitarist Mick Sweda, bassist Lonnie Vincent, and drummer Jimmy d'Anda. Their style was strongly influenced by bands such as AC/DC and Van Halen, later going in a bluesier direction. Torien's personality often drew comparisons to David Lee Roth. The group had a couple of MTV hits off their self-titled debut but faded away after their second album. Song titles like "Do Me Raw," "Hard as a Rock," and "Kissin' Kitty" give a fairly accurate impression of the band's worldview. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide</bio>
  <id type="integer">11359</id>
  <origin>Los Angeles, CA</origin>
  <year>1980's, 1990's, and 2000's</year>
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