: White Sister was prolific in film soundtracks during this era; they also contributed "Save Me Tonight" to Fright Night (1985) and "April" to Killer Party (1986), in which they also appeared on-screen. Critical and Cult Legacy
The song was recorded by the American hard rock and AOR (Album Oriented Rock) band White Sister for the soundtrack of the 1986 skateboarding film Thrashin' . White Sister Touch the sky
: White Sister formed in Burbank, California in 1980. The founding lineup included lead vocalist/bassist Dennis Churchill-Dries , guitarist Rick Chadock , and drummer Gus Moratinos , with keyboardist Gary Brandon joining shortly after. : White Sister was prolific in film soundtracks
: Released in 1986, "Touch the Sky" is one of the band's most recognizable tracks due to its inclusion in the cult classic film Thrashin' , which starred Josh Brolin . : Following the deaths of original members Richard
: Typical of the AOR genre and the film's "extreme sports" vibe, the song focuses on high-energy, aspirational themes of overcoming obstacles and reaching peak performance—fitting for a movie about competitive skateboarding.
: Following the deaths of original members Richard Wright (2006) and Rick Chadock (2012), the band's future remains uncertain.
: While the band broke up in the late 1980s due to internal issues and the shift in the music industry toward Grunge, they maintained a legendary cult status .