The Chainsaw Hollies, a power pop band from Dortmund, Germany, was formed in 1993 by Axel Christian Ludwig, known as "Atze" Ludwig, guitarist Tex Morton, and drummer Willi Henke. The band secured a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment and released their debut album, Bob, in 1994. Their single "Goin’ Up" from this album appeared on several promo samplers. In 1997, the band released their second album, My One Weakness. The Chainsaw Hollies contributed an English cover of "Schrei nach Liebe" titled "Cry For Love" to the tribute album GötterDÄmmerung – Tribut An Die Beste Band Der Welt in 1997. Their third studio album, Lifetime Guarantee, was released in 1999.
