Kris Hadlock was in various bands before returing to Rochester, NY in early 2002 to form the Hadlock band with his good friend, collaborator and lead guitarist Richie Roccisano. In addition to Richie, the band included Bob Maslin on drums, Ron Brock on bass guitar, and Bryan Babcock on keyboards, with Kris as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist. Also, during 2005 and 2006, Scotti Roblee played lead guitar and Jeremy Rezz played bass guitar.

From 2002 through the present, Kris and his band have been perfecting and recording their "modern 80's" style of rock and roll, which combines the emotionality, power and rich vocal harmonies of the 80's, with the edginess and energy of modern rock. This modern 80's sound was perfected through a combination of creative direction from Grammy award-winning producer Bob Kulick (Kiss, Meatloaf, Motorhead and many others), Bob's production partner Brett Chassen (together they are Office Studios), and Will Russell of Wilburland Studios.

In 2005, the Hadlock band shot a full-length motion picture called The American Rock Star, which was directed by Richard Scudder. The film documented the rise of a band from nothing to stardom. The movie is not yet released, pending final editing and a distribution deal. The band has released 2 full-length CD's, After Sunset (2006) and Playin' For Keeps (2007), and a 3-song EP release Your Wife's Rock Band (2009).

Hadlock's lineup as of 2016 is Kris Hadlock (vocals, guitar), Richie Roccisano (lead guitar), Robert Maslin (drums) and Ron Lee Brock (bass guitar). The band continues to record and tour. Kris also has gotten back into modeling and acting and is about to finish his 4th full length album with his band!

Hadlock plays fresh music in the style of 80's rock bands to continue the rock and roll party of that generation. Hadlock is targeting rock fans that remember when Mtv played rock videos and FM stations played Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Van Halen, AC/DC, Journey for the first time. Like Journey, Hadlock's songs are the ones you crank up cruising down the highway, with your windows down and your hair blowing, connecting at a deep level with Kris's words. Kris's lyrics tell his own personal story and the music is in the style the 80's generation of rock fans will enjoy the new wave of adult contemptuous rock n roll.