Streets was a high-caliber melodic hard rock (AOR) outfit formed in 1982 by Steve Walsh following his initial departure from Kansas. The band functioned as a transatlantic supergroup of sorts, featuring Mike Slamer (formerly of City Boy), whose precise and inventive guitar style provided a sophisticated counterpoint to Walsh's soulful, high-tenor vocals.
Based in Atlanta, the group aimed to bridge the gap between the progressive complexity of Walsh's past and the commercial hard rock landscape of the early 1980s. Their sound is characterized by high production values, prominent synthesizer work, and a rhythm section (Billy Greer and Tim Gehrt) that maintained a heavy, driving pocket. Despite critical acclaim for their technical proficiency and the minor success of the single 'If Love Should Go,' the band struggled to find a massive audience, leading to their dissolution after two albums on Atlantic Records. Historically, Streets is significant for documenting Walsh's transition into a more streamlined rock context and for Mike Slamer's emergence as a premier AOR architect. The band's legacy has been preserved by a dedicated cult following among melodic rock collectors and fans of the 'pomp rock' subgenre.
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