Fans of the band often praise Wharton's "mellow" and "gentle" vocal delivery, which has become a signature of the group's modern AOR identity.
: In 2025, the band celebrated 40 years with the release of "The Best of DARE" , a double CD featuring favorites from every era of their career. dare_fire_never_fades_aor_melodic_rock
: A notable track in their catalog is their cover of Cheap Trick's "The Flame" , which Wharton reimagined with a more mellow, laid-back British rock feel. Fans of the band often praise Wharton's "mellow"
The melodic rock band , fronted by former Thin Lizzy keyboardist Darren Wharton, is a hallmark of the AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) and melodic hard rock genres. dare_fire_never_fades_aor_melodic_rock
