Synopsis
Roxx Gang perform "No Easy Way Out" in a stark studio setting, with the band framed against a bright white background and surrounded by stylized blue-screen effects. Kevin Steele leads the performance with an aggressive, flirtatious presence while the musicians deliver the song's blend of hard rock, blues, and punk energy. Rapid editing, strong contrasts, and visual manipulation give the clip a sleek late-1980s MTV feel, presenting Roxx Gang as a brash Florida rock act ready for a national audience.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was Roxx Gang's first, created to promote the band's Virgin Records debut album, "Things You've Never Done Before."
- Production took place at SIR Stages in Los Angeles. The performance was filmed against a white background, with blue-screen effects used to build up the video's stylized visuals.
- The shoot used both 16mm and 35mm film cameras, including Fries and Arriflex equipment.
- The clip was promoted through MTV's Headbangers Ball and received substantial MTV airplay alongside the band's second video, "Scratch My Back."
- "No Easy Way Out" originated in the band's earlier demo period before being re-recorded for the Virgin album, making it one of Roxx Gang's established signature songs.
- The song later appeared in the 2006 THQ video game "Saints Row," helping introduce Roxx Gang's late-1980s sound to a younger audience.