helping people through their music
Held Hostage American Rock Band/National recording artist, was founded by Lead Guitarist/Singer Tom Collier in 1984 on the premise of helping people through their music.
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NEW ALBUM Great American Rock to be released May 6 2022FEATURING TIM “RIPPER” OWENS (KK’S PRIEST, formerly JUDAS PRIEST, DIO DISCIPLES, THREE TREMORS)
Great American Rock stayed on the Billboard charts for 18 weeks and had 9 out of 12 songs chart/ranking in the top 500 in 2022.
American Rock Band, National Touring/Recording Artist, Held Hostage Founded in 1984 By Lead Guitarist/Singer/Song Writer Tom Collier. current lineup Tom Collier founder/lead guitarist/lead singer, Scott Gregg rhythm guitarist/backup vocals, Dave Carroll bass guitar/backup vocals, Jeff Murray drums, Tim Ripper Owens special guest vocalist.
Held Hostage is one of the premier rock bands from the Northeastern United States. While on the road they earned their reputation as a hard-working band with a genuine compassion for those in need
raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Veterans and Charity events across the
state. Their compassion may be rooted in the many adversities and tragedies the band has endured for the past thirty years. Held Hostage has toured as direct support for such bands as Metal Allegiance, Quiet Riot, The Rods, Uli Jon Roth, Joe Lynn Turner, Manowar, Ross the Boss Band, Molly Hatchet, Eddie Money, Bennie Mardones etc.
Update: 10/30/2022 Held Hostage is in Grammy selection round 5 categories. 1. Great American Rock, Album of the Year. 2. You Rock Our way Rock performance of the Year, 3. The Master, Metal performance of the Year, 4. Rise (stop suicide of all ages) Song of the Year. %. Hod On, rock song of the Year
Update; As of October 29, 2022, Great American Rock has been on Billboard BDS Mainstream rock charts for 17 weeks. 9 out the 12 songs on the Album have charted in Billboard top 500
UPDATE: New Album Great American Rock to be Released May 6 2022 FireRock Music Group
Update; 2021 Held Hostage is currently in recording studio finishing its new record “Great American Rock” featuring special guest vocalist “Tim Ripper Owens” to be released in 2022
