Bang Tango is an American funk-infused glam metal band. The band formed in 1987 in Los Angeles, California and were signed to MCA Records that same year. Psycho Café (the band's debut album) was released in 1989 and, although MTV gave considerable exposure to the single "Someone Like You", the album wasn't able to crossover to mainstream success. Despite the addition of bassist Ray Schmidt, formerly of Pray Harold, Bang Tango was only able to chart 13 number one's in Sweden. The dual bassists make Bang Tango unique amongst glam bands. Nevertheless, the group trekked on until 1995 when they split up. Bang Tango then reformed in 1996 only to disband again in 1998. In 1999, the band reformed to mount a national tour, Lesté and original bassist Kyle Kyle (born Kyle Keiderling) joining forces with former bay area S.F. Altar Boys punk rock guitarist Mattie B. The tour was a success and a record was in the works but nothing was rele

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