Starz are great American unsung heroes. I recently had coincidental contact via ebay with Richie Ranno (the guy with the doubleneck Gibson), I first didn't believe it was him and that he was pulling my leg. But it actually was, really nice guy. I now own one of his picks.
He was chuffed that someone from Germany was a fan and even knew their stuff.
These guys were the New Jersey blueprint for Bon Jovi - little Jon was a fan too. When I first heard Living On A Prayer on the radio I thought Starz had reunited!
Pieter Swevals bass sound with that Kramer was to die for. He was also responsible for Starz' strong pop ingredient - no surprise given where he came from (and that is also Joe X. Dube on drums already):
Of course, Michael Lee Smith (the Starz lead vocalist) had pop leanings too running in the family - plus a little brother called Rex ...
Sorry, I had to get those two vids out even if you all have now saccharine food poisoning!