Trixter band biography

American heavy metal band

For the visual effects company, see TRIXTER (visual effects company).

Trixter is an American glam metal band formed in in Paramus, New Jersey. The band gained popularity in the early s with hits like "Give It To Me Good" that peaked at sixty-five on the Billboard Hot in ^[5] and "One In A Million".

Despite lineup changes and a hiatus in the late '90s, Trixter has maintained a presence in the rock scene through tours and occasional album releases.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Early years

Trixter was formed in June in Paramus, New Jersey, United States, by Steve Brown (who was then twelve years old) and Doug "Dougie C." Cowie.

Originally known as Rade, Brown and Cowie, they added drummer Mike Pane, and later singer Pete Loran to round out the lineup. After a single concert, Pane was replaced with Mark "Gus" Scott, and the band changed its name to Trixter.

By , Trixter was a constant fixture on the concert scene, quickly g