Autograph is a talented hard rock band known for their hook-driven music that rose to fame in 1984 with their pop-metal hit “Turn Up the Radio.” The band’s unique blend of sophisticated and melodic AOR combined with pop-metal elements has often been compared to iconic artists like Van Halen, Fastway, and Slade. Originating from Los Angeles, California in 1983, Autograph was founded by vocalist Steve Plunkett, guitarist Steve Lynch, bassist Randy Rand, keyboard player Steven Isham, and drummer Keni Richards. They quickly secured a record deal with RCA and released their debut album, Sign in Please, in 1984. The album featured hit singles such as “Send Her to Me” and the now-classic ’80s anthem, “Turn Up the Radio.” Their second album, That’s the Stuff, released in 1985, produced energetic singles like “Blondes in Black Cars” and the powerful title track. Autograph went on to tour alongside renowned bands like Mötley Crüe and Heart. Despite facing challenges with label support, their album Loud and Clear in 1987 did not achieve the same success as their previous works. The band ultimately parted ways with RCA in 1988 and disbanded in 1989. However, Autograph reunited in 2014, excluding Plunkett, for various music festivals, and made a comeback in 2015 with their first new single in years, “You Are Us, We Are You.” They later released a five-song EP titled Louder in 2016 and signed with David Ellefson of Megadeth’s EMP label in 2017. Their long-awaited fourth studio album, Get Off Your Ass, finally hit the shelves. Sadly, bassist Randy Rand passed away on April 26, 2022, at the age of 62.