Tangier (band)  Tangier was an American, Philadelphia-based hard rock band, which was active between 1984 and 1992. Tangier formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, by the songwriter and guitarist Doug Gordon, and grew up in the clubs with bands such as Cinderella, who helped the group by having Tangier open for them on their second major tour. Tangier's first, independent self-titled debut album, comprised Bill Mattson (vocals), Doug Gordon (guitar, songwriter), Rocco Mazzella (guitar, songwriter), Mike Kost (bass) and Mark Hopkins (drums). After minor local success, Gordon decided to disband Tangier, and start fresh. He wrote new material and put together a new version of Tangier, utilizing only Mattson and Adam F Ferraioli from the previous lineup. Doug and Adam initially did the demo themselves later adding Bill and Tony R.on bass. Adam left to join Britny Fox who’s drummer had died in a car crash! Leaving Doug to then bring in Jimmy Drnec on drums! o2r0nffu06 Gordon's competence as a rock lead guitarist was 'pro-filed' by "Guitar World" in its October 1989 issue, p. 118: "... And on "Sweet Surrender," the album's tour de force. Gordon, after a growling 1-3-5 bass-note riff, launches into a dizzying, double tracked barn burner that suggests a summit meeting between Winter and Danny Gatton. This man can blaze." Garry Nutt was brought on board, as well as Gari Saint on guitar and Jimmy Drnc on drums. The band recorded demos and sought management and hooked up with Larry Mazer. The band showcased for many labels and was finally signed by Derek Schulman, who was to head up the reborn and revamped Atco Records label. Veteran producer Andy Johns was selected for to produce "Four Winds." Bobby Bender was secured for the drums prior to recording "Four Winds." It produced the hit singles "On The Line" and "Southbound Train". For their second major label album, "Stranded", there were some line-up changes again. Separating with both Mattson and Saint, the band brought in vocalist–guitarist Mike LeCompt. This album produced the hit single "Stranded", featuring Pamela Anderson in its music video. The band fell apart in 1992.