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Great White: Once Bitten

5 August 1987 · 40 YEARS

Once Bitten

Great White

Platinum status arrived for the band, driven by a bluesy cover of Ian Hunter's Once Bitten, Twice Shy. This release marked a pivot toward anthemic choruses designed to dominate radio play.

Produced during the peak of the metal explosion, the album captures a moment where heavy music leaned into hooks. It resonated with the rock audience of the late eighties by blending hard-hitting riffs with commercial appeal.

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