Although most widely known for their later-’90s contemporary rock one “Little Dark Backpack,” Stroke 9 formed one decade prior within the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Bay Region. While finishing senior high school in 1989, vocalist/guitarist Luke Esterkyn and bassist Greg Gueldner opted to create a music group for extra credit. …

After ushering within the era of pop-metal making use of their 1986 blockbuster Slippery When Damp and its own hit singles “You Provide Love a negative Name,” “Needed Deceased or Alive,” and “Living on the Prayer,” Bon Jovi finished up transcending the big-haired ’80s, withstanding changes however you like and …