Buckcherry

The Profile

Buckcherry is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1995 by vocalist Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson. After early success with Lit Up, the group split in 2002 and reformed in 2005, scoring major hits with Crazy Bitch and the ballad Sorry from the album 15.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by Josh Todd and Keith Nelson; active 1995–2002 and 2005–present. Opened dates for AC/DC in 2000. The album 15 (2005) was recorded in two weeks with a revamped lineup, yielding singles like Crazy Bitch and Sorry. Rock 'N' Roll was released on August 21, 2015, by F-Bomb Records. Reviews highlight hard/glam/sleaze rock influences and comparisons to Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, and AC/DC.

Two DeBaser reviews tackle Buckcherry at two moments: the revived charge of 15 and the uneven Rock 'N' Roll. 15 gets praise for hooky hard/sleaze rock and singles like Crazy Bitch and tender ballads. Rock 'N' Roll is dinged for filler, with a few bright spots. The band’s live energy is noted, even as Josh Todd’s voice is flagged as strained.