American rockers VIXEN released "Rev It Up" 30 years ago in July 1990

"Vixen was founded in St Paul, MN by guitarist Jan Kuehnemund. Driven by rock star dreams, like so many before her, Kuehnemund packed up her group and headed for Hollywood. Kuehnemund soon re-tooled the lineup to include vocalist Janet Gardner, drummer, Roxy Petrucci, and bassist Share Pedersen (Ross).

Vixen quickly built their reputation playing the infamous Sunset Strip and signed a major label deal with EMI. Vixen's first hit single, “Edge of a Broken Heart” penned by Richard Marx and Fee Waybill (The Tubes) blasted onto the Billboard charts fueled by heavy video rotation on MTV. Their self-titled freshmen LP garnered two more knee droppers with "Cryin'" and "Love made Me" both charting on the Billboard hot 100 top 40. It was the group’s live performances opening for the Scorpions, Ozzy and Bon Jovi that established Vixen as a premiere rock act to be taken seriously.

In 1990, "Rev it Up", Vixen’s second LP produced the monster rocker "How Much Love", scorching ballad, "Love is a Killer"' and the upbeat "Not a Minute Too Soon" cementing their reputation not only as formidable performers, but as hit songwriters. The group Vixen-ized their fans on worldwide tours with heavyweights Deep Purple and KISS, which fueled the international frenzy."

1. "Rev It Up"

2. "How Much Love"

3. "Love Is a Killer"

4. "Not a Minute Too Soon"

5. "Streets in Paradise"

6. "Hard 16"

7. "Bad Reputation"

8. "Fallen Hero"

9. "Only a Heartbeat Away"

10. "It Wouldn't Be Love"

11. "Wrecking Ball"

Vixen - How Much Love HQ

Vixen - Not a Minute too soon

Vixen - 01. Rev It Up

Vixen - Love is a Killer