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Lawless (LAWLE$$) is a Heavy Metal band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1988 by Drummer Jeremy 'TAZZ' Elkins and guitarist Jimmy 'JJ' Lawless. Vocalist, Rob Hug and bassist, Steve Vanderford, completed the lineup (Bassist Walter 'Watty' Moore replaced Vanderford before studio recordings commenced). Lawless blended Memphis blues, metal, and commercial hard rock for their sound. Before their initial studio recordings and touring, vocalist Rob Hug left the band to further his studies at Lambuth University. He was replaced by Jimi Wilson and 'Black' Bart Palmer (lead vocals and guitarist formerly of Rockin' Horse).

Career
Lawless' career was comparable to that of a roman candle. They hit the music scene in Memphis quickly and went from just an opening act to holding their own on radio stations like Power Rock 56. On several occasions their singles like "Worlds Apart" and "When It Ends" were tops on the request lines over national acts like Motley Crue, Warrant, and Skid Row. Unfortunately, just like a roman candle, their flame died out due to the changing music scene and inner turmoil between the line up of the band. After a short reunion in 1992, the band abruptly folded due to "artistic differences".

They reached their biggest success with the single, 'Look At Me', which stayed at number 1 on the request lines of Power Rock 56 for over a 5 week period in April of 1990.

In 2009 Jimmy Lawless reunited with Jeremy Elkins to form another band called BoomStick, but again no material was ever recorded for release from this collaboration.

Studio albums

 * 1989 - Outlaws By Choice
 * 1990 - Once an Outlaw...Always Lawless

Singles

 * 1989 - "One and Only"
 * 1989 - "Lusty"
 * 1990 - "When It Ends"
 * 1990 - "Worlds Apart"
 * 1990 - "Look At Me"

Members

 * Rob Hug - Lead singer 1988, 1990-92
 * Jimmy 'JJ' Lawless - Lead Guitar 1988-1992
 * Steve Vanderford - Bass 1988
 * Jeremy 'TAZZ' Elkins - Drums 1988-1992
 * Walter 'Watty' Moore - Bass 1989-1990
 * Jimi Wilson - Lead singer 1989
 * 'Black' Bart Palmer - Guitar 1989, 1991
 * Eric Pekonis - Bass 1991
 * Mike Dover - Drums 1991
 * Jon Carroll - Bass 1991