BIO

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Axe adopted their new name in 1979, previously known as Babyface, when the band added second guitarist Michael Osborne and signed with MCA Records. Axe released their self-titled debut in 1979 and immediately gained attention with a melodic rock sound comprised of heavy guitars mixed with keyboards.

Following Axe with 1980's Living On The Edge, the group switched labels to Atco in 1982 for third album Offering, an album that included the hit anthem "Rock n' Roll Party in the Streets." The song reached #59 on the Billboard charts and was one of the most played songs in 1982, becoming a nationwide rock anthem.

Axe has toured with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, ZZ Top, Kiss, and Motley Crue.

Following the arrival of the band's fourth album Nemesis and tour with Motley Crue in 1984, Axe was dealt a fatal blow when guitarist Michael Osborne was killed in an auto crash in which a badly injured Bobby Barth was lucky enough to escape with his life. The band, however, promptly dissolved following the tragedy.

Once recovered, Barth released a well-crafted solo album Two Hearts, One Beat on Atco Records in 1986 and five more studio albums with Axe.

Axe continues to perform on the club, festival and casino circuit. Lookout for their "Rock n' Roll Party in the Streets" rock anthem in a city near you!