The Hard Rock Band Badlands, formed in Los Angeles in 1988 by former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee. The band’s original lineup consisted of guitarist Jake E. Lee, lead vocalist Ray Gillen, bassist Greg Chaisson and drummer Eric Singer. This extremely talented lineup was to form one of the most respected bands to come out of the late 1980s. Badlands’ self-titled debut, which featured songs such as “High Wire”, “Dreams in the Dark” and “Winter’s Call” received great reviews from the press and the band earned themselves a very loyal and large fan base of rock followers.

The band never achieved lasting fame, however, their reputation as a very powerful and accomplished live band has grown over the years. All of the band members were clearly extremely talented. The guitar work of Jake E. Lee was extremely expressive and set the band apart from other hard rock bands of the late 1980s. The songs on the *Badlands* CD are extremely good and show off the band’s talents well. Fans of hard rock and blues metal are still discovering the band’s music today.

A great deal of the legacy of the Badlands band has been to perform live to packed crowds of enthusiastic fans around the world, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rare and unique memorabilia including Badlands Hard Rock guitar picks, autographed by Jake E. Lee and other band members, Backstage Passes, Tour Laminate, Posters, Ads, and more, were handed out by the band, to fans, road crew, and industry members, at Badlands live shows, photo shoots, special events, etc. All of this rare Badlands memorabilia is now extremely collectible, and of great interest to fans of Jake E. Lee, Ray Gillen, Hard Rock and Classic Rock, and more.

The guitar picks and Badlands memorabilia found on GuitarPicks.com are a means for fans to express their appreciation for a band considered to be one of the greatest hard rock bands to ever tour. Authentic items such as these picks were used by the band in their original touring, used as promotional items during performances and at appearances, or given out at special events. The picks and Badlands collectibles at GuitarPicks.com celebrate the music of Jake E. Lee, Ray Gillen, and Badlands that continues to influence and awe fans of hard rock music from around the world.