Giant

The Profile

Giant is an American melodic hard rock/AOR band formed in the late 1980s by brothers Dann (vocals, guitars) and David Huff (drums), with Alan Pasqua (keyboards) and Mike Brignardello (bass). They debuted with Last of the Runaways (1989), featuring the hit ballad “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” and followed with Time to Burn (1992). The band later returned with III (2001) and Promise Land (2010).

Core lineup: Dann Huff, David Huff, Alan Pasqua, Mike Brignardello. Style blends hard rock power with AOR melody and arena-size choruses. “I’ll See You in My Dreams” received MTV Headbangers Ball rotation. Highly regarded albums include Last of the Runaways (1989) and Time to Burn (1992).

Two glowing reviews salute Giant’s late-’80s/early-’90s AOR-hard rock peak. Last of the Runaways and Time to Burn are praised for mature songwriting, huge choruses, and Dan(n) Huff’s guitar work. Ballads and anthems alike get shout-outs, with “I’ll See You in My Dreams” singled out as a standout moment. Overall verdict: top-tier melodic hard rock.