The key, of course, is that Steel Panther always has been more than a gimmick band, which continues to show on its sixth studio album, “On the Prowl.” Vocalist Michael Starr, guitarist Satchel, drummer Stix Zadinia and new bassist Spyder play their brand of crass, decidedly non-PC glam metal better than many of those who originated it-certainly better than the vast majority of those classic acts can today. That’s staying power that I doubt anyone, band members included, would have predicted back in the early-or even late-2000s. Something to consider: This ‘80s hair metal-inspired act now has existed more than twice as long as the decade it parodies/celebrates.

Two decades is a long time to run on what essentially is a single joke, yet here stands Steel Panther 23 years after its founding. This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Swope PFA. Thank you to all of our sponsors for the Panther PROWL! Every bit adds up and is spent to support our students and teachers through celebrations, PBIS rewards, events, and tools needed to improve student access to what they need to be successful! With donations and in-kind donations arriving the day of the event, we calculated the total funds raised at over $54000.00 this year, close to $8,000 more than a year ago and still adding up! We are thankful for our generous community and the number of parents and grandparents who showed up today to support our students and Swope Middle School.

This could have been a long day, but the smiles, laughter, and joy during the event were well worth it! It could not have been done without our volunteers! The Panther Prowl fundraiser was a success! Our students enjoyed the celebration of the color run and dance this past Friday! Thank you to all the parent volunteers who set up the course with our PFA board, guided the DJ to the right field, braved the tossing of colored cornstarch at students and teachers, used leaf blowers to clean off the students, and cleaned up after the event.

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