Founded in 1988 New Yorkers COMPANY OF WOLVES were unfairly pigeonholed into the image-based glam metal field but in actual fact betrayed strong R&B / bluesy hard rock influences.
The Conte siblings, guitarist Steve and bass player john, began working with fontman Kyf Brewer following and introduction by mutual friend. Brewer, from Baltimore, had previously played in The Raven’s before opting to leave for the brigher lights of New York, with fate leading him to the Conte’s door.
The Conte brothers boasted a background of layin’ in a variety of styles, from Hard Rock to Funk to Blues. Showcasing at clubs like CBGB’s and the Limelight, the New Yorkers were signed by Polygram and quickly set to work on their debut record i
