In the early '90s, the supergroup Damn Yankees, consisting of Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, and drummer Michael Cartellone, achieved success on the arena rock circuit with their self-titled debut album in 1990. The album featured hits like "High Enough" and "Coming of Age," but their follow-up effort, Don't Tread, was less successful. The band disbanded shortly after, with Shaw and Blades continuing to collaborate as Shaw Blades.

Damn Yankees, a supergroup featuring Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, and Michael Cartellone, gained popularity in the early '90s with their radio-friendly rock music. Their debut album produced hits like "High Enough" and "Coming of Age," but their second album, Don't Tread, did not perform as well. The band eventually disbanded, with Shaw and Blades moving on to work together as Shaw Blades.