Cinderella
Philadelphia blues-metal juggernaut led by raspy singer/multi-instrumentalist Tom Keifer, evolving from glam metal on Night Songs into authentic rootsy hard rock on Long Cold Winter.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (0)
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⏳ Past Members (4)
Tom Keifer
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone
Eric Brittingham
Bass
Jeff LaBar
Guitar
Fred Coury
Drums
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Cinderella
Cinderella emerged out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States between 1982 and 2017, contributing distinctive energy to the Glam Metal and Hard Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Tom Keifer, Eric Brittingham, Jeff LaBar, Fred Coury, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Tom Keifer (also of Cinderella), Eric Brittingham (also of Cinderella), Jeff LaBar (also of Cinderella). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Mercury Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Cinderella's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Cinderella (Past shared member Tom Keifer), Scorpions (Label roster peer on Mercury Records), Scorpions (Label roster peer on Mercury Records). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Andy Johns. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Cinderella and other scene originators.
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