In The Pink/Sunshine Jive

In The Pink was formed in Boston in 1986. After a few lineup changes that included Pat Badger (Extreme) and Brian Tichy (Ozzy, Billy Idol), In The Pink reached their stride and became a poular fixture in the local rock scene. In 1990 they inked a short-lived record contract with Epic Records only to become a casualty after management changes. In 1991, local radio station WAAF decided to add the ballad "Under Summer Skies" to their playlist. After weeks of airplay the poularity of the song grew and eventually landed them at number 1. The song spread and became a number 1 hit in multiple markets. Although the band was well received amongst industry insiders (working with Nuno Bettencourt, Michael Bolton as well as others) the landscape of the music biz had changed. In The Pink found it more difficult to succumb to the new 'Grunge movemet" and instead of sacraficing their integrity, they decide to call it quits in 1993. In 1998 MTM records released their CD under the name Sunshine Jive.