Jimi Hazel / 24-7 Spyz

Jimi Hazel is best known as founder, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter for acclaimed late-’80s hard rock & funk outfit, 24/7 Spyz. The band sold platinum-plus on its first two releases for independent Relativity Records, later moving to East West/Elektra. Hit output for the Spyz, now considered hard rock standards, include “Don’t Break My Heart,” “Grandma Dynamite,” “Spill My Guts,” and “Tango Skin Polka.” In recent years, Hazel completed a solo project, attracting new fans, and is bringing Spyz on tour to Europe.