In March of 1984, the unsigned band moved from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Los Angeles, California in hopes of making it big. Guitarist Matt Smith decided to leave the band, but he agreed to help find a new guitarist. This album outsold the first by millions, selling 5 million in the US alone. But a Good Time, and the cover tune, Your Mama Don't Dance . After a tour which included former Van Halen lead singer David Lee Roth, the band went back to record their third album.
Life Goes On .
After a worldwide tour which was recorded, the band released their fourth album, Swallow This Live . This two CD set included all their major hits live plus 4 new studio tracks. Unfortunately, after the release of Swallow This Live , guitarist C.C. DeVille was fired from the band. He has since revealed that the reason for his departure was a drug and alcohol problem which he has since overcome. To replace C.C. at guitar, however, the band hired guitar whiz Richie Kotzen.