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[[File:DokkenGlam_6308.jpg|frame|The classic line-up (L-R): Jeff Pilson, Don Dokken, George Lynch, Mick Brown]]
[[File:DokkenGlam_6308.jpg|frame|The classic line-up (L-R): Jeff Pilson, Don Dokken, George Lynch, Mick Brown]]


Dokken is a [[Heavy Metal (Music)|Heavy Metal]] band from Los Angeles formed in 1978. They were primarily successful from 1983-87 for their albums ''Breaking the Chains'', ''Tooth and Nail'', ''Under Lock and Key'' and ''Back for the Attack''. Some of their more popular songs include "Breaking the Chains," "Into the Fire," "Just Got Lucky," "In My Dreams," "The Hunter," "It's Not Love," "Burning Like a Flame," "Dream Warriors" and "Alone Again".
'''Dokken''' is a [[Heavy Metal]] band from Los Angeles formed in 1978. They were primarily successful from 1983-87 for their albums ''Breaking the Chains'', ''Tooth and Nail'', ''Under Lock and Key'' and ''Back for the Attack''. Some of their more popular songs include "Breaking the Chains," "Into the Fire," "Just Got Lucky," "In My Dreams," "The Hunter," "It's Not Love," "Burning Like a Flame," "Dream Warriors" and "Alone Again".


"''Mr. Scary''" appears on [[Brutal Legend]], former bass-player Jeff Pilson (1983-2001) voices Johnny Cage in ''[[Mortal Kombat 9 (Video Game)|Mortal Kombat 9]]'' and the band provides the name of one of Vice from [[King of Fighters]]' unique/command-special attacks.
"''Mr. Scary''" appears on [[Brutal Legend]], former bass-player Jeff Pilson (1983-2001) voices Johnny Cage in ''[[Mortal Kombat 9]]'' and the band provides the name of one of Vice from [[King of Fighters]]' unique/command-special attacks.
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*Ratt
*Ratt
*Winger
*Winger
*[[Europe (Music)|Europe]]
*[[Europe (band)]]
*Quiet Riot
*Quiet Riot
*[[Dio]]]
*[[Dio]]
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* Don Dokken - lead vocals, guitar occasionally (founding member)
* Don Dokken - lead vocals, guitar occasionally (founding member)
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* Lightning Strikes Again (2008)
* Lightning Strikes Again (2008)
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* [[A Good Name for A Rock Band]]: The band's name comes from the lead singer's surname, though this happened because their original name "Airborn" was already taken by another band that happened to have a record deal.
* [[A Good Name for a Rock Band]]: The band's name comes from the lead singer's surname, though this happened because their original name "Airborn" was already taken by another band that happened to have a record deal.
* [[Breaking the Bonds]]: The video to "''Breaking the Chains''."
* [[Breaking the Bonds]]: The video to "''Breaking the Chains''."
* [[Convection Schmonvection]]: Subverted by the video for "''Just Got Lucky''."
* [[Convection, Schmonvection]]: Subverted by the video for "''Just Got Lucky''."
* [[Metal Scream]]: Don Dokken specializes in the higher-register variety.
* [[Metal Scream]]: Don Dokken specializes in the higher-register variety.
* [[Metaphorgotten]]: A certain [[Memetic Mutation/Advertising|Memetic]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NrPgKFAE88 Norton Anti-Virus commercial] tries to make the comparison between a virus attacking a computer and Dokken destroying a raw chicken with rock ([[Made of Explodium|or something]]). It quickly loses track of the comparison it was supposed to be making.
* [[Metaphorgotten]]: A certain [[Memetic Mutation/Advertising|Memetic]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NrPgKFAE88 Norton Anti-Virus commercial] tries to make the comparison between a virus attacking a computer and Dokken destroying a raw chicken with rock ([[Made of Explodium|or something]]). It quickly loses track of the comparison it was supposed to be making.
* [[Other Common Music Video Concepts]]: George Lynch busts through a wall in "''Dream Warriors''" so he can play a guitar solo.
* [[Other Common Music Video Concepts]]: George Lynch busts through a wall in "''Dream Warriors''" so he can play a guitar solo.
* [[Power Ballad]]: "''Alone Again''" ended up becoming one of the biggest hits of the band's career.
* [[Power Ballad]]: "''Alone Again''" ended up becoming one of the biggest hits of the band's career.
* [[Revolving Door Band]]: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dokken#Past_members Seen here, courtesy of Wikipedia].
* [[Revolving Door Band]]: [[wikipedia:Dokken#Past members|Seen here, courtesy of Wikipedia]].
* [[Self Backing Vocalist]]
* [[Self-Backing Vocalist]]
* [[Signature Song]]: Possibly "''Alone Again''" or "''Dream Warriors''."
* [[Signature Song]]: Possibly "''Alone Again''" or "''Dream Warriors''."
* [[Video Full of Film Clips]]: Dream Warriors, since it came from the soundtrack to ''[[A Nightmare On Elm Street|A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors]]''. The band fights off Freddy with [[The Power of Rock]], until it's revealed [[All Just a Dream|that Freddy was dreaming the video]].
* [[Video Full of Film Clips]]: Dream Warriors, since it came from the soundtrack to ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street|A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors]]''. The band fights off Freddy with [[The Power of Rock]], until it's revealed [[All Just a Dream|that Freddy was dreaming the video]].
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{{quote|'''Freddy''':What a nightmare! Who were those guys!?
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 29 June 2016

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The classic line-up (L-R): Jeff Pilson, Don Dokken, George Lynch, Mick Brown

Dokken is a Heavy Metal band from Los Angeles formed in 1978. They were primarily successful from 1983-87 for their albums Breaking the Chains, Tooth and Nail, Under Lock and Key and Back for the Attack. Some of their more popular songs include "Breaking the Chains," "Into the Fire," "Just Got Lucky," "In My Dreams," "The Hunter," "It's Not Love," "Burning Like a Flame," "Dream Warriors" and "Alone Again".

"Mr. Scary" appears on Brutal Legend, former bass-player Jeff Pilson (1983-2001) voices Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 9 and the band provides the name of one of Vice from King of Fighters' unique/command-special attacks.

Dokken provides examples of the following tropes:

Related Acts:

Members (current):

  • Don Dokken - lead vocals, guitar occasionally (founding member)
  • "Wild" Mick Brown - drums, backing vocals (founding member)
  • Jon Levin – lead guitar (2003–present)
  • Sean McNabb - bass guitar (2006 touring, 2009–present as full member)

Discography:

  • Back in the Streets (EP) (1979)
  • Breaking the Chains (1983)
  • Tooth and Nail (1984)
  • Under Lock and Key (1985)
  • Back for the Attack (1987)
  • Beast from the East (live) (1988)
  • Dysfunctional (1995, May)
  • One Live Night (1995, Nov)
  • Shadowlife (1997)
  • Erase the Slate (1999)
  • Live from the Sun (2000)
  • Long Way Home (2002)
  • Hell to Pay (2004)
  • From Conception: Live 1981 (2007)
  • Lightning Strikes Again (2008)

Freddy:What a nightmare! Who were those guys!?

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