JAMES CHRISTIAN - IN THE STUDIO & LIVE WITH PATA
James Christian joins the Awesome guitarist Pata to sing on these Amazing 1993-95 Songs Feat. House Of Lords + X-Japan + Whitesnake + Toto Members !!!
STUDIO 1993
1.All the way
2.Psychedelic jam
3.Road of love
4.Story of a yong boy
STUDIO 1995
5.Blues for my babe
6.Raised on Rock
7.World gone insane
8.You're my everything
LIVE 1993
9.Psychedelic jam
10.Story of a young boy
11.Can't find my way home (Blind Faith Cover written by Steve Winwood)
12.Road of love
13.All the way
MUSICIANS
James Christian - Pata - Tommy Aldridge - Tim Bogert - Simon Phillips - Chuck Wright - Ken Mary - Gerald Johnson - Daisuke Hinata
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James Christian
Background information
Genres Hard rock, progressive rock, glam metal, art rock, pop rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Years active 1973–present
Associated acts Jasper Wrath, Eyes, L.A. Rocks, House of Lords, Manic Eden
James Christian is an American musician and songwriter who is perhaps best known for being the frontman of the band House of Lords. He is married to Robin Beck. They married in 1996 and have a daughter named Olivia (born 1997).[citation needed]
Discography
Solo
Rude Awakening (1995) (reissued 1998)[1]
Meet the Man (2004)
Lay It All on Me (2013)
Craving (2018)
with Jasper Wrath
Anthology: 1969–1976 (1996)[1]
Credits
Artist Credit
Jim Carroll Producer
Jasper Wrath Primary Artist, Producer
Joey Levine Producer
with Eyes
We're in It Together (1978)[1]
with House of Lords
House of Lords (1988)[1]
Sahara (1990)[1]
Demons Down (1992)[1]
The Power and the Myth (2004)[1]
World Upside Down (2006)[1]
Live in the UK (2007)
Come to My Kingdom – (2008)[1]
Anthology (2008)
Cartesian Dreams (2009)[1]
Big Money (2011)[1]
Precious Metal (2014)
Indestructible (2015) (Frontiers)
Saint Of The Lost Souls (2017) (Frontiers)
Guest appearances
Tim Feehan – Full Contact (1990)
Lanny Cordola – Electric Warrior and Acoustic Saint (lead vocals Shadows Over My Heart and Summertime) (1992)
Magdallan – Big Bang (1992)
Pata – Pata (1993)
Impellitteri – Answer to the Master (1994)
Robin Beck – Wonderland (2003) (Producer)[2]
Robin Beck – Livin' on a Dream (2007) (Co-producer)[2]
Voices Of Rock MMVII (2007) (Lead vocal on Voodoo Woman)[3]
Ranfa - "Little hard blues" (2007) Duet vocalist in track "Little hard blues"
Moonstone Project – Rebel On The Run (2009) (Lead vocals on all but one track)[4]
Robin Beck – The Great Escape (2011) (Producer and duet vocalist Till The End Of Time)[2][5]
Fiona – Unbroken (2011) (Producer)[2]
From Tom Galley The Creator of Phenomena - Awakening (2012) (Lead vocals on track 4) [6]
House of Lords
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Hard rock[1]
Years active 1987–1993, 2000–present
Labels
Frontiers RCA Cleopatra Polygram Simmons Victory
Associated acts
Giuffria Quiet Riot Whitesnake Impellitteri Angel Manic Eden Eyes Great White Rough Cutt Shark Island Thin Lizzy Fifth Angel Dokken D-Metal Stars Obsession
Website
Members James Christian
Jimi Bell
B.J. Zampa
Chris Tristram
Past members Gregg Giuffria
Ken Mary
Chuck Wright
Lanny Cordola
David Glen Eisley
Michael Guy
Tommy Aldridge
Dennis Chick
Sean McNabb
Matt McKenna
Chris McCarvill
House of Lords is a rock band based out of Connecticut, with members in New Jersey and Florida.
History
House of Lords was formed in 1987 by former Angel member and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria after his solo project Giuffria.[2] After listening to demos – originally intended for Giuffria's third record – a record deal with Gene Simmons' company Simmons Records was agreed upon, on two conditions that the band's name be changed (to House of Lords) and a new lead singer recruited (firing David Glen Eisley in the process).[3] James Christian thus replaced Eisley, after Christian was suggested by ex-Giuffria and Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright,[4] after having worked together in L.A. Rocks.
House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988,[2] featuring a heavier sound than Giuffria with a lower keyboard mix. The album received critical acclaim,[2] and the band toured with Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and the Scorpions in 1989.[2]
The album featured one minor hit, "I Wanna Be Loved" (Hot 100 No. 58). The Stan Bush penned "Love Don't Lie" was the second single but despite MTV airplay, failed to chart. After touring, original guitarist Lanny Cordola left in 1990, replaced by ex Shark Island's Michael Guy.[2]
Their next effort was 1990s Sahara,[2] and featured a list of guest musicians. Other notable contributions to the album came from Doug Aldrich, Rick Nielsen, Chris Impellitteri, Mandy Meyer, David Glen Eisley, Robin Zander, Mike Tramp, Steve Plunkett and Ron Keel. Deliberately more guitar-oriented than the debut, the album hit No. 120 on the charts and in the wake of the successful single "Can't Find My Way Home" (a Blind Faith cover). The single and video also did well on Album Rock radio peaking at No. 10. The second single "Remember My Name" was a bigger hit hitting No. 72 on the Hot 100 and a Top 5 regular on DIAL MTV. Soon after, bassist Chuck Wright and drummer Ken Mary left the band.
Promoting Sahara, House of Lords toured with Nelson, did a short tour with 38 Special, and a final show with Warrant and Tesla at the Universal Amphitheater in Hollywood.[5] Christian cites this as one of his favorite shows with House of Lords.[5]
For 1992's release Demons Down, House of Lords had left BMG.[5] Christian says of Demon's Down: "This album turned out fabulous. We had a great budget and turned in a beautifully crafted album with great songs, no fillers. I was totally happy with the record and hoped we could really take this album right to the top of the charts."[citation needed] Alongside Christian and Giuffria, line-up changes for Demons Down consisted of a new drummer Tommy Aldridge, a new bass player in Sean McNabb (ex Quiet Riot), and a new guitar player in Dennis Chick (ex-V.V.S.I.).[5] The album spawned two singles, the title track and the ballad "What's Forever For".
The arrival of Grunge would impact on the airplay and overall success of Demons Down.[5] The band broke up in 1993 despite recording demos to shop for a new label. After the band broke up, guitarist Dennis Chick joined Freak of Nature, the band formed by Mike Tramp after the break-up of White Lion. Chick played on both of their studio albums, released in 1993 and 1994.[6] James Christian recorded and released Rude Awakening,[2] and spent a short time in the line up of Manic Eden.[5]
After legal delays over the rights to the band name the group reformed in 2000, featuring an extended line up of Christian, Giuffria, Cordola, Guy, Mary, and Wright, although Guy soon departed.
Two years later The Power and the Myth was finished but it was 2004 before it was released by Frontiers Records. The album marked the return of Chuck Wright, Lanny Cordola and Ken Mary, but is the first not to feature Giuffria, who had left the project with keyboard work done by guests Derek Sherinian, Allan Okuye, Sven Martin and Ricky Phillips. Directly after The Power and the Myth was released, Christian released his second solo CD, Meet The Man. House of Lords contacted Jeff Kent to take over the writing of lyrics and melodies due to the band's lowest scores since its inception. After Jeff Kent was finished, the band scored 96% on the 2006 CD World Upside Down with 10 of Kent's lyrical and melodic compositions, and 97% of the 2008 CD Come to My Kingdom with 13 of Kent's lyrical and melodic compositions.
After a further reunion in 2005 for the Firefest festival in the UK, House of Lords released a new album, World Upside Down, adding songwriter Jeff Kent/melody & lyric writer and keyboardist, guitarist Jimi Bell, bassist Chris McCarvill, and drummer B.J. Zampa. Kent also played all the keyboard parts on the 2005 Frontier Record release.
McCarvill performing with House Of Lords at Lorca Rock Festival in 2006
(Photo: Raúl Ranz)
A live album Live in the UK was released in January 2007.
In 2008, the band released their sixth studio album Come to My Kingdom. The album featured the same line-up as World Upside Down, and was produced by frontman James Christian and frequent collaborator Jeff Kent (who played bass prior to McCarvill's joining), who also co-wrote most all of the album's vocal melodies and lyrics. Bassist Chris McCarvill left the band just before the CTMK release due to prior touring commitments with Dokken. He was replaced by Matt McKenna who recorded bass for the band's next album Cartesian Dreams and performed on all the Come to My Kingdom tour dates. The group embarked on a world tour of 39 cities throughout Europe, Brazil, and the United States, commencing between March–July 2008, including main stage performances at Hard in Rio, Rocklahoma and the South Texas Rockfest festivals.
On September 18, 2009, the band's seventh studio album Cartesian Dreams was released. Although bass was recorded by Matt McKenna, Chris McCarvill had rejoined the band following the recording and played bass on the supporting tour for the album in September–November 2009. Jeff Kent produced the album along with Christian, although this time around he did not contribute any songwriting to the album.
On July 26, 2011, it was announced that the band would release their eighth studio album Big Money on September 23, 2011, in Europe and September 27 in North America. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom, including bassist Chris McCarvill, and was promoted with a European tour in October 2011, the band's first tour since 2009.[7]
James Christian released his third solo album, Lay It All On Me in 2013.[8]
In 2014 House of Lords released their ninth studio album, Precious Metal. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom.[9]
In April 2015 it was announced that House of Lords tenth studio album Indestructible would be released in the EU on June 5 and June 9 in North America. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom,[10] this line-up celebrating ten years together.
According to Christian: The name Indestructible was chosen because we all felt that we have been through a lot in our long careers and what better way to say, 'Hey, I'm still here' than by giving the CD a bold title. He adds: 'Indestructible' features eleven brand new songs... ...The album is heavier in the beginning, but we love songs that are both melodic and heavy, and the idea was to fill the best of both on one CD without sounding like two different bands. I think we have accomplished that.[11]
In addition to announcing an appearance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo (MI), Italy on April 12, 2015, jameschristian.com stated 'a European tour in September, with a very special surprise show to be announced soon. More details soon!'[10] As part of the Indestructible Tour 2015, House of Lords performed in Japan at Loudpark 2015 on October 10, 2015. The Indestructible tours started in Helsinki, Finland on September 25 and concluded on October 19 in Pratteln, Switzerland. A U.S. date on October 23 followed.[12]
In January 2017 it was announced that House of Lords eleventh studio album Saint Of The Lost Souls would be released on March 24. According to a Frontiers press release the album was recorded with essentially the same line-up as previous albums, the only change being Chris Tristram replacing Chris McCarvill on bass guitar.[13]
Band members
Current
James Christian – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (1988–1993, 2000–present)
Jimi Bell – lead guitar (2005–present)
B.J. Zampa – drums, backing vocals (2005–present)
Chris Tristram - bass (2016–present)
Former
Gregg Giuffria – keyboards, backing vocals (1987–1993, 2000–2004, 2006)
Ken Mary – drums, backing vocals (1987–1991, 2000–2005)
Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals (1987–1991, 2000–2005)
Lanny Cordola – guitar, backing vocals (1987–1990, 2000–2005)
Doug Aldrich - guitar, backing vocals (1990–1991)
Michael Guy – guitar, backing vocals (1990–1991, 2000)
Dennis Chick – guitar, backing vocals (1992–1993)
Sean McNabb – bass, backing vocals (1991–1993)
Tommy Aldridge – drums, backing vocals (1991–1993)
Jeff Kent – bass, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriting (2006, 2008)
Chris McCarvill – bass, backing vocals (2005–2008, 2009–2015)
Matt McKenna – bass, backing vocals (2008–2009)
Rob Marcello – guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
Tommy Denander - guitar, keyboards, co-production, songwriting (2011)
Discography
Studio albums
House of Lords – 1988 (Simmons/RCA)
Credits
Artist Credit
Jimi Christian Vocals
Lanny Cordola Composer, Guitar
Bill Freesh Engineer
Clay Giuffria Technician
Gregg Giuffria Keyboards, Producer
Todd Herreman Programming
House of Lords Primary Artist
Andy Johns Producer
Ria Lewerke Creative Director
Ken Mary Drums
Melissa Neale Illustrations
D. Roberts Composer
Gene Simmons Executive Producer
Howie Weinberg Mastering
Glenn Wexler Art Direction, Photography
Charles Wright Bass
Chuck Wright Composer
Sahara – 1990 (Simmons/RCA/BMG Music)
Demons Down – 1992 (PolyGram)
Greg Giuffria's flashy keyboard flourishes always exist outside of time. Otherwise, Sahara, the second release from his umpteenth shot at stardom, House of Lords, pretty much perpetuates pompous hair metal of the Whitesnake and Blue Murder variety. We're talking the kind of antiquated albums whereupon scrubbed members pose in front of well-lit castle walls. Luckily, some cool orbiting guest stars descend for the festivities, including White Lion Mike Tramp, Rick Nielsen, and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick (Rick's name erroneously placed under Robin's picture in the liner notes). HOL recklessly plows through one of Nielsen's delicious castoffs, "Heart on the Line." (Both bands share Ken Adamany management, and Giuffria helped with "All We Need Is a Dream" from Trick's last smash, Lap of Luxury). This ditty lightens the mood, and the quintet nails the retread lyrics and crumpled riffs. Actually, things stay refreshingly light with the innocuous "Lay Down Stay Down," and the surprising menage a trois lurking in the title track. The attempt at "Can't Find My Way Home" (Sahara producer Andy Johns engineered the Blind Faith original) surfed the airwaves and sold some units. Of course, these cats can't touch the innate uniqueness of Steve Winwood, but the baroque Zeppelin mellow/heavy shades treatment suits the song well (it should be easy to apply this formula, as other metallists have beat the paradigm into the ground). "It Ain't Love" isn't as hard rockin' as Dokken's more grammatical "It's Not Love," and naturally the second side slips onto balladry; the same team behind the "Flame" pens "Remember My Name," which comes off as a tolerable torch moment. The burning "Kiss of Fire" ends the proceedings with a nasty, unhinged bit of preening insanity. Sahara succeeds because of its bombastic brashness. [The import gives you the "short cut version" of "Can't Find My Way Home," which means nothing.]
House of Lords Primary Artist
Ken Mary Composer, Drums, Producer, Vocals (Background)
Steve Winwood Composer
The Power and the Myth – 2004 (Dead Line/Frontiers)
World Upside Down – 2006 (Frontiers)
Come to My Kingdom – 2008 (Blistering/Frontiers)
Cartesian Dreams – 2009 (Frontiers)
Big Money – 2011 (Frontiers)
Precious Metal – 2014 (Frontiers)
Indestructible – 2015 (Frontiers)
Saint of the Lost Souls - 2017 (Frontiers)
New World - New Eyes - 2020 (Frontiers)
Singles
"I Wanna Be Loved" - 1988 (Simmons/RCA) #58 Hot 100[14]
"Love Don't Lie" - 1988 (Simmons/RCA)
"Can't Find My Way Home" - 1990 (Simmons/RCA/BMG Music)
"Remember My Name" - 1990 (Simmons/RCA)
"Heart on the Line" - 1991 (Simmons/RCA)
"What's Forever For" - 1992 (Victory/Metronome)
"O Father" - 1992 (Victory/Metronome)
Compilation albums
Anthology – 2008 (Cleopatra)
Live albums
Live in the UK – 2007 (Frontiers)
Billboard chart
Title Chart Peak
Position
House of Lords U.S. Billboard 200 78[15]
Sahara U.S. Billboard 200 121[15]
Pata
Background information
Birth name Tomoaki Ishizuka
Born November 4, 1965 (age 56)
Chiba, Japan
Genres
Rock heavy metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1980–present
Labels
BMG Victor
Associated acts
X Japan Ra:IN Dope HEADz P.A.F. Judy / Black Rose
Japanese name
Kanji
Hiragana
Transcriptions
Tomoaki Ishizuka (Japanese: 石塚 智昭, Hepburn: Ishizuka Tomoaki, born November 4, 1965 in Chiba), known exclusively by his stage name Pata, is a Japanese musician. He is the rhythm guitarist for the visual kei rock band X Japan. He joined the band in 1987, stayed with them until their dissolution in 1997 and rejoined when the band started a comeback in 2007.
A year after their breakup, he formed the short-lived duo P.A.F. with singer NoB and created the band Dope HEADz with X Japan bassist Heath and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. in 2000. Right after they ceased activity, Pata formed the instrumental band Ra:IN in 2002, which still tours extensively to this day.
His stage name is taken from the manga Patalliro!, as he was said to resemble the title character.[1]
Career
1980–1997: Early bands and X Japan
Main article: X Japan
Little is known about Pata's early years as he tends to keep his past and personal life to himself. He taught himself to play guitar on a Fender Stratocaster.[2] He formed his first band in 1980, and two years later created the band Black Rose, later known as Judy, but chose to disband it in 1985 or 1986. Prior to disbanding, Yoshiki filled in on drums at several performances.[3][1] Pata actually asked Yoshiki to join Judy, as at the time X Japan was going through member changes, but he declined.[3][1] According to Yoko of United, Pata was a roadie for brief X member Hally and used Hally's guitar when he joined X himself.[4]
Pata first played with X Japan (then named X) in 1987 as a session musician, on the songs "Stab Me in the Back" and "No Connexion" for the sampler Skull Thrash Zone Volume I.[3][5] After supporting them at a couple live shows, he officially joined the band later that year.[3] They released their first album Vanishing Vision in 1988 and toured extensively in support of the record. They would become one of the first Japanese acts to achieve mainstream success while on an independent label,[6] and later widely credited as one of the pioneers of visual kei.[7][8]
X 's major label debut album, Blue Blood, was released in April 1989 and debuted at number six on the Oricon chart.[9] Its success earned the band the "Grand Prix New Artist of the Year" award at the 4th annual Japan Gold Disc Awards in 1990.[10] Their third album Jealousy was released in 1991 and debuted at number one, selling over 600,000 copies.[11] It was later certified million by the RIAJ.[12] Shortly after the release of 1993's Art of Life, which also topped the Oricon,[9] the members of X Japan took a break to start solo projects. Dahlia, which would become the band's last album, was released on November 4, 1996 and once again, it reached the number one spot.[9] In September 1997, it was announced that X Japan would disband, they performed their farewell show, aptly titled The Last Live, at the Tokyo Dome on December 31, 1997.
1993–present: Solo career, Ra:IN and other work
Pata with Ra:IN at Japan Expo in 2008.
In 1993, while still in X Japan, Pata released his first self-titled solo album, which featured many veteran American musicians such as Tommy Aldridge, Tim Bogert, Mike Porcaro and James Christian.[13][14] His second, Raised on Rock, was released two years later and again featured Christian, as well as Chuck Wright and Ken Mary.[15] He also played at a number of concerts for fellow X Japan lead guitarist Hide's solo career from 1994 to 1998. A year after X Japan's breakup, he formed P.A.F. (standing for "Patent Applied For", named after the PAF guitar pickups) with singer NoB. In about one year's time they released: two albums, one mini album, one live album and two singles. For the 1999 Hide tribute album, Tribute Spirits, Pata teamed up with X Japan bassist Heath and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. to cover the X Japan song "Celebration".[16][17] He would reunite with them again in 2000 when they formed Dope HEADz, adding vocalist Jo:Ya.[18] They released two singles and an album, when in 2002 they recruited new singer Shame and released Planet of Dope. Soon after its release they would cease activity.
The same year he formed the instrumental rock band Ra:IN (standing for "Rock and Inspiration"), with bassist Michiaki and drummer Tetsu (he later having previously played with him in P.A.F.). In 2007, after three albums, former Spread Beaver member DIE joined Ra:IN as keyboardist. They tour extensively, having performed quite a few overseas shows, including a lengthy European tour in 2009.[14][19][20]
In 2003, Pata played live support for Miyavi at a couple of his concerts,[1] along with former Spread Beaver bassist Chirolyn, Seikima-II guitarist Luke Takamura and Luna Sea drummer Shinya. In 2005, Pata appeared on Nanase Aikawa's album R.U.O.K.?!, as did DIE, Shinya, Dead End bassist Crazy Cool Joe and former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman,[21][1] they all supported her on the album's tour.
2007–present: X Japan reunion
Pata in 2011
According to a report by the newspaper Sponichi, X Japan vocalist Toshi visited drummer Yoshiki in Los Angeles in November 2006 to work on a song as a tribute to Hide.[22] In March 2007, Toshi announced on his website that he and Yoshiki had recently resumed working together, stating that a "new project" would commence soon.[23] Rumors of a X Japan reunion subsequently began, and in June Yoshiki was reported as having expressed interest in a tour and that he was in talks with Heath and Pata regarding their participation.[22] On October 22, 2007, X Japan announced their reunion and released the Saw IV theme song, "I.V.".[24]
In 2010, they went on their first North American tour from September 25 to October 10.[25] Their first world tour began with four gigs in Europe from June 28 to July 4, 2011 and was resumed from September to October with five shows in South America and five in Asia.[26][27][28]
On September 22, 2013, Pata appeared at a concert in memory of Hide, hosted by Sexxx George (Ladies Room), performing in a special band with George, Eby (ex-Zi:Kill), Yoshihiko (heidi.) and Cutt.[29] For the Hide tribute album Tribute VII -Rock Spirits-, released on December 18, 2013, Pata reunited with Spread Beaver members Joe, INA and Chirolyn and Dope HEADz vocalist Shame to record a new version of "Pink Spider" under the name The Pink Spiders.[30]
On January 15, 2016, Pata was rushed to the intensive care unit of a Tokyo hospital. He was diagnosed with colon diverticulitis and a severe blood clot in his portal vein, but in stable condition.[31][32] In June, Yoshiki stated that Pata was discharged in March, but had to go back for surgery in August. Pata announced he was discharged on August 10.[33] X Japan ended up postponing their album release and March 12, 2016 concert at the Wembley Arena in London for a whole year; the latter being held on March 4, 2017.[34][35]
Equipment
Pata playing his 1955 Les Paul, nicknamed "Hage", in 2009.
Pata is noted as the only member of X Japan who plays American-made instruments, almost always seen playing a vintage Gibson Les Paul;[2] most often a yellow 1959 Les Paul Standard in the past. However, more recently he uses a 1955 goldtop that is now rubbed down to the wood, earning it the nickname "Hage" (ハゲ, "Bald"), or a black 1972 Les Paul Custom.[36] In addition to his lineup of Les Pauls, Pata sometimes utilizes a Gibson EDS-1275 double neck guitar[37] and earlier in his career, a rare 1958 Gibson Explorer was used occasionally. He had a signature model based on the Explorer with Japanese Gibson replica maker Burny, the EX-85P.[38]
Discography
Pata (November 4, 1993), Oricon Peak Position: #11[39]
Pata's Bootleg (1994, VHS)
"Fly Away" (September 21, 1994) #35[40]
"Shine on Me" (January 21, 1995) #94[40]
Raised on Rock (July 5, 1995) #33[39]
Improvisation Guitar Style (August 20, 2007, DVD)
With P.A.F.
"Love & Fake" (February 21, 1998)
Patent Applied For (March 25, 1998)
"Slapstick Life" (October 21, 1998)
"The Big Time" (January 21, 1999)
Pat.#0002 (February 24, 1999)
Live (July 23, 1999)
With Dope HEADz
"Glow" (February 21, 2001) #35[41]
"True Lies" (April 25, 2001) #35[41]
Primitive Impulse (June 6, 2001) #20[42]
Planet of the Dope (July 24, 2002) #59[42]
With Rain
Ra:IN discography
With X Japan
Main article: X Japan discography
Other work
Sound Locomotive (Motoaki Furukawa, June 24, 1992, guitar solo (left) on "Fantastic Offroader")[43][44]
Overdoing (Tokyo Yankees, October 20, 1992, guest guitar on "Drugstore Cowboy")
Ja, Zoo (hide with Spread Beaver, November 21, 1998, guitar on "Fish Scratch Fever" and "Hurry Go Round")
Tribute Spirits (Various artists, May 1, 1999, "Celebration")
R.U.O.K.?!, (Nanase Aikawa, November 19, 2005, guitar on "Foolish 555", "Rock Star's Steady" and "Everybody Goes")
"In Motion" (hide, July 10, 2002, guitar)
Attitude (film, July 19, 2009, cameo appearance)
Second Live 「Nariagari (Shaku)」 2003.10.19 at Hibiya Yagai dai Ongakudou (セカンドライブ「成り上がり（借）」 2003.10.19at日比谷野外大音楽堂, Miyavi, May 22, 2009, guitar)
Samurai Japan (Toshi, February 24, 2010)
Tribute VII -Rock Spirits (Various artists, December 18, 2013, "Pink Spider")
Junk Story (hide documentary film, May 23, 2015, as himself)[45]
Music Not Fade Away (Seizi Kimura, 2018, guitar)[46]
"Red Swan" (Yoshiki feat. Hyde, October 3, 2018, guest guitar)
Tommy Aldridge
Background information
Born August 15, 1950
Pearl, Mississippi, U.S.[1]
Genres
Hard rock heavy metal glam metal blues rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Drums
Years active 1970–present
Associated acts
Black Oak Arkansas Pat Travers Band Gary Moore Ozzy Osbourne Yngwie Malmsteen Patrick Rondat Motörhead Whitesnake Thin Lizzy Ted Nugent Vinnie Moore Hear 'n Aid Pata
Tommy Aldridge (born August 15, 1950) is an American heavy metal and hard rock drummer. Aldridge is noted for his work with numerous bands and artists since the 1970s, such as Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers Band, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore, Whitesnake, Ted Nugent, Thin Lizzy, Vinnie Moore and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Self-taught, Aldridge was initially inspired by the music of Cream, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Drummers such as Joe Morello, Ginger Baker, John Bonham and Mitch Mitchell were particularly influential as Aldridge developed his drumming style. Aldridge himself has become very influential, and is regarded as a double bass drum pioneer in rock music.
Career
Raised in Mississippi, Aldridge taught himself to play drums in the 1960s, building a kit piece by piece with money earned delivering newspapers and other odd jobs. He credits his unique style to learning without the benefit of a mentor or teacher. While his mother was supportive of his desire to play music, his father was an alcoholic who didn't view musicians favorably. As a result, while practicing in an outbuilding in his backyard Aldridge would often place towels over his drum heads to prevent his father from hearing. In the early 1970s, Aldridge began playing original music with Alley Keith in the Florida Panhandle. Inspired by drummers such as Louis Bellson and Sam Woodyard, he started using a double-bass drum setup and became an early pioneer of the hard rock double kick drum style of drumming.[2]
After playing for a short time with the southern rock band David and the Giants in 1972, Aldridge auditioned for Black Oak Arkansas and was surprised to get the job. He made his recording debut in 1972 with Black Oak Arkansas' If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home? album. He subsequently recorded several albums with the band between 1972 and 1976 and toured extensively. Aldridge has said that he wasn't particularly fond of Black Oak Arkansas' music and his intention when joining the band was to use the opportunity as a springboard to make a name for himself in the industry, something he says he's not particularly proud of in hindsight. Not happy with the band's heavy use of hashish, Aldridge attempted to leave Black Oak Arkansas. As the band's management wasn't keen on giving him his contractual freedom, Aldridge was forced to sneak away in the middle of the night and subsequently "hide out in Chicago".[2] During that period he played with a local band called "d'Thumbs". One and a half years of lawsuits ensued, after which he was contractually free to record again. Aldridge spent 1978 to 1981 with the Pat Travers Band, recording five albums over that time.
Upon parting ways with Travers in 1981, Aldridge moved to London, England and began working with Gary Moore, recording the Dirty Fingers album. American guitarist Randy Rhoads, who had recently arrived in England to record with Ozzy Osbourne, was a big fan of Moore's guitar playing, and one day he and Bob Daisley arrived to watch Moore's band rehearse. Aldridge and Rhoads became friends immediately. Aldridge had known Osbourne for several years, as Black Oak Arkansas had toured with Osbourne's previous band Black Sabbath extensively in the 1970s, and Aldridge's new friendship with Rhoads would lead him to join Osbourne's band a few months later. Although Aldridge is credited in the liner notes and pictured on the inner sleeve of Osbourne's 1981 album Diary of a Madman, Lee Kerslake actually performed all the drum parts on the original release. Aldridge has stated that working with Rhoads in Osbourne's band was one of the "musical highlights" of his life.[3] Rhoads stated of Aldridge in late 1981 that "he was always my favorite drummer", stating that he was "knocked out" by the drummer after seeing him perform with Black Oak Arkansas on television in the 1970s.[4] Aldridge appeared on Osbourne's Bark at the Moon album in 1983 as well as a pair of live albums (Speak of the Devil and Tribute) before leaving the band in 1984.
Soon after, Aldridge, along with bassist and former Ozzy Osbourne-bandmate Rudy Sarzo, joined forces with guitar/keyboard player Tony MacAlpine and vocalist Rob Rock to form a short-lived project called M.A.R.S. Close friends, Aldridge and Sarzo both joined Whitesnake in 1987 as the band prepared to tour in support of its multi-platinum selling[5] Whitesnake album. Aldridge and Sarzo performed on the band's follow-up album, Slip of the Tongue, released in 1989. Announcing he was going to take a break from the music industry, Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale put the band on indefinite hiatus after the tour, and Aldridge moved on.
Following his stint in Whitesnake, Aldridge played in the band Manic Eden, with his former Whitesnake bandmates Adrian Vandenberg and Sarzo. The line-up also included former Little Caesar vocalist Ron Young.
During the 1990s Aldridge recorded and toured with various acts including Motörhead, House of Lords, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Sykes, and Ted Nugent.
Aldridge has been an in-demand drum clinician since the early 1980s, and much of his work involves drum clinics and festivals each year.
From 2002 Aldridge toured with Whitesnake alongside David Coverdale (vocals), Doug Aldrich (guitar), Reb Beach (guitar), Marco Mendoza/Uriah Duffy (bass) and Timothy Drury (keyboards). Aldridge left Whitesnake in 2007 to pursue alternate musical endeavours.[6]
From 1997 to 2001 and again from 2007 to 2009, Aldridge was touring with the (former Whitesnake and Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist) John Sykes-fronted version of Thin Lizzy alongside Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton and Marco Mendoza.
Thin Lizzy, along with The Answer, were scheduled to support AC/DC at stadium shows in England, Ireland and Scotland at the end of June 2009 but these appearances were canceled after Aldridge broke his collarbone in an accident. On June 30, it was announced that Sykes had left Thin Lizzy and all shows for the rest of 2009 were canceled or postponed. Gorham stated that he would announce the band's future plans shortly.[7] In May 2010, Thin Lizzy did not include Aldridge in the new line-up due to him still recovering from his injury. Original Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey returned to the band.
On January 25, 2013, it was announced that Aldridge had rejoined Whitesnake for the third time for the band's upcoming "Year of the Snake" tour. He has since recorded the albums Flesh & Blood and The Purple Album with the group and remains their drummer as of January 2020.
Equipment
Aldridge plays Yamaha drums, a company he has been with since 1982 and currently uses Absolute Maple Nouveau series drums from Yamaha.[8] His kick drum pedals are fitted with Danmar 207A Tommy Aldridge pedal beaters.[9] Aldridge has been a Paiste Artist since January 2003. He uses Remo drum heads[10] and signature ProMark drum sticks.[11] Yamaha has made Aldridge a custom "soon to be released" Signature Snare drum that is a 7x14 stainless steel model with die cast hoops and black chrome hardware. He also endorses Paiste cymbals. His cymbal selection can vary, but he prefers their 2002, Signature and RUDE cymbals.[12]
Discography
Black Oak Arkansas
If an Angel Came to See You...
Street Party
Ain't Life Grand
X-Rated
Balls of Fire
High on the Hog
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Black Oak Arkansas
Raunch 'N' Roll Live
Live! Mutha
Ten Year Over Night Success
Pat Travers Band
Heat in the Street
Live! Go for What You Know
Crash and Burn (1980)
Live in Concert
Radio Active
Gary Moore
Dirty Fingers (1983)
Live at the Marquee (1983)
Ozzy Osbourne
Speak of the Devil (1982)
Bark at the Moon (1983)
Tribute (1987 but recorded in 1981/1980)
Diary of a Madman 2011 'Legacy Edition' Disc 2 (2011 but recorded live in 1981)
Macalpine, Aldridge, Rock, Sarzo (MARS)
Project: Driver (1986)
Whitesnake
Slip of the Tongue (1989)
Live... in the Shadow of the Blues (2006)
Live at Donington 1990 (2011)
The Purple Album (2015)
The Purple Tour (2017)
Flesh & Blood (2019)
Manic Eden
Manic Eden (1994)
Others
Hear 'n Aid - "Stars" (backing vocals only) (1986)
Yngwie Malmsteen - Inspiration World Tour (1996) & Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen - Keep Yourself Alive
Ruby Starr – Scene Stealer
Vinnie Moore – Mind's Eye
Motörhead – March ör Die (1992) - all tracks except "Hellraiser" and "I Ain't No Nice Guy"
Steve Fister – Age of Great Dreams
House of Lords – Demons Down
Pata – Pata (1993)
Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen (1997)
Patrick Rondat – Amphibia (1996) & On the Edge (1999)
Thin Lizzy – One Night Only (2000)
Ted Nugent – Full Bluntal Nugity (2000)
Chris Catena – Freak Out! (2004)
John Sykes – 20th Century (1997)
John Sykes - Bad Boy Live! (2004)
Tim Bogert
Background information
Birth name John Voorhis Bogert III
Born August 27, 1944
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died January 13, 2021 (aged 76)
Simi Valley, California, U.S.
Genres Blues rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass, vocals
Years active 1965–2020
Labels Atlantic, Atco, Epic,Grooveyard Records Repertoire
Associated acts Beck, Bogert & Appice
Vanilla Fudge
Cactus
Pappo
Jake E. Lee
DBA
Hollywood Monsters
John Voorhis "Tim" Bogert III[1] (August 27, 1944 – January 13, 2021) was an American musician. He graduated in 1963 from Ridgefield Memorial High School in his hometown of Ridgefield, New Jersey.[2] As a bass guitarist and vocalist he was best known for his powerful vocal ability and his fast runs, fluid agility and ground-breaking sound on his Fender Precision bass. He was one of the pioneers of using distortion with his bass to help it cut through the mix with the low-powered amps of his time which also imparted a very sharp-edged sound to it. He was a frequent collaborator with drummer Carmine Appice; the duo performed in such bands as Vanilla Fudge,[3] Cactus and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice.[4]
Career
Vanilla Fudge was formed by Tim Bogert along with Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Carmine Appice. They recorded five albums during the years 1967–69, before disbanding in 1970. The band has reunited in various configurations over the years.[citation needed]
In 1970 Bogert formed the hard rock band Cactus[5] with drummer Carmine Appice, guitarist Jim McCarty and lead vocalist Rusty Day. He then played with guitarist Jeff Beck, after the second Jeff Beck Group had disbanded in 1972 and eventually became a member of the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice, late in 1972. As a member of the post-second Jeff Beck Group, also known as Jeff Beck Group, he toured Europe, Japan and the U.S. from January 1972 until January 1974. In late 1975, he played bass guitar on Bo Diddley's The 20th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll all-star album.
Bogert with bass guitar
Bogert then joined up with Bobby and the Midnites,[6] a musical side project assembled by guitarist and vocalist Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead. Despite touring with the group, Bogert left before their eponymous album was released and was replaced by Alphonso Johnson. He then joined UK group Boxer and played on their final album "Absolutely" in 1977 – he had co-writing credits on three tracks on this album. The album and subsequent tour met with an indifferent response and the band had folded by 1978. During 1981 Bogert toured with guitarist Rick Derringer and released an album Progressions. He recorded his second album Master's Brew in 1983 and recorded Mystery with Vanilla Fudge in 1984. In 1981 Bogert became a faculty member at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. In 1993 he worked with the Japanese guitarist Pata, recording the album Pata.[citation needed]
In early 1999 The Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame recognised Tim Bogert's contribution to rock history. That year, he teamed up with Appice and Char to tour Japan in a unit called CB&A, with a live album released the following year.[7] Later in 1999 Bogert worked with Triality, and Shelter Me. In 2000 Bogert and Carmine Appice formed the power trio DBA with Rick Derringer and toured with Vanilla Fudge.
During 2009 Bogert joined blues rock trio Blues Mobile Band and recorded "Blues Without Borders" (2009) in Los Angeles.[citation needed]
In 2010 Bogert, with Mike Onesko on guitar and vocals and Emery Ceo on drums (both from the Blindside Blues Band), recorded Big Electric Cream Jam, a 10-track live tribute to Cream Live at The Beachland Ballroom Euclid Ohio.[citation needed]
Tim Bogert was also a part of the then Los Angeles based, The McGrath Project featuring Gary McGrath (Grammy Award winning producer), Chet McCracken (Doobie Brothers and America) Dean Minnerly (Three Dog Night and Aretha Franklin touring member) and Ann-Marita. They did three records, self titled, “Love is a Four Letter Word” and “Phoenix” released under 4818 Records.
In early 2014 Bogert joined hard rock band Hollywood Monsters where he played on the album Big Trouble (on three tracks) which was released in 2014 on Mausoleum Records. The album features Steph Honde on vocals and guitars, Vinny Appice on drums, Don Airey on keyboards and Paul Di'Anno on lead vocals on the bonus track.[8]
Personal
In 2010, Bogert "reluctantly" retired from touring due to a motorcycle accident. He died on January 13, 2021, from cancer.[9]
Notes
Hjort, Chris and Hinman, Doug. Jeff's book : A chronology of Jeff Beck's career 1965–1980 : from the Yardbirds to Jazz-Rock. Rock 'n' Roll Research Press, (2000). ISBN 0-9641005-3-3
Simon Phillips
Background information
Born 6 February 1957
London, England, United Kingdom
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Pop, rock, progressive rock, hard rock, jazz fusion
Occupation(s) Musician, record producer
Instruments Drums, percussion
Years active 1969–present
Associated acts Protocol, Big Country, Toto, Hiromi Trio, The Who, Judas Priest, Gary Boyle, Derek Sherinian, Michael Schenker Group, 801, Asia, Nik Kershaw, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Phillips Saisse Palladino, Toyah, Joe Satriani, Jon Lord, Gary Moore, Andy Timmons, Greg Howe, Pink Floyd, Phil Collins, David Gilmour, Ph.D.
Simon Phillips (born 6 February 1957) is a US-based English jazz, pop and rock drummer,[1] songwriter, and record producer. He worked with rock bands during the 1970s and 1980s and was the drummer for the band Toto from 1992 to 2014.
Phillips worked as a session drummer for Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker, Bernie Marsden, Jon Lord, Nik Kershaw, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, 10cc and The Who. He was the drummer for The Who during the band's American reunion tour in 1989. He became the drummer for the band Toto in 1992 after the death of Jeff Porcaro.
Career
Phillips began to play professionally at the age of twelve in a Dixieland band led by his father, Sid Phillips for 4 years.[1] After his father's death, he started playing pop and rock and found work in a production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.[1] He worked as a session musician for cast members, and this led to other session work.[1] Beginning in the 1970s, he worked with Jeff Beck, Gil Evans, Stanley Clarke, Peter Gabriel, Pete Townshend, and Frank Zappa.[1]
Phillips was the drummer in the Phil Manzanera and Brian Eno supergroup 801 on their 1976 album 801 Live. He replaced Judas Priest drummer Alan Moore to record on the band's Sin After Sin album (1977). That same year, Phillips played on Evita. Around 1978, British guitarist Gary Boyle made an album called "The Dancer" featuring Simon Phillips.
Phillips played on Michael Schenker's 1980 debut album The Michael Schenker Group, as well as in Mike Rutherford's Smallcreep's Day. In the early 1980s, Phillips formed part of RMS with session musicians Mo Foster and Ray Russell.
Phillips played & co-wrote songs on Jeff Beck's 1980 jazz-rock fusion album There & Back, featuring his double-kick prowess on the song "Space Boogie" which he also co-wrote. Another track "The Pump" was co-written by Phillips & appeared on the soundtrack to the 1983 film Risky Business.
In 1981, he formed Ph.D. with Jim Diamond and Tony Hymas. The new wave outfit released two albums and five singles, including "Little Suzi's on the Up" and "I Won't Let You Down", before splitting up in 1983.
He was the drummer for The Who on their 1989 American reunion tour and appeared on solo recordings by band members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.
Also in 1989, he recorded his debut album with the band Protocol.[1] Wanting to make bigger changes in his music career, Phillips decided to move to Los Angeles in the 1990s.
Toto
In 1992, Phillips had recently completed the recording of an album in England when he was invited by Toto to fill in for Jeff Porcaro after the latter died following the completion of the recording of Kingdom of Desire.[2] He became the band's only choice as Porcaro liked his style and that he toured with Steve Lukather and Carlos Santana on their solo tours. Phillips decided to settle permanently in Los Angeles on that matter and began rehearsals with the band. After the Kingdom of Desire tour, Phillips officially joined Toto.
As the band began its 1995 Tambu tour, Phillips suffered from back problems and was unable to play on the first leg of the said tour; the band turned to Gregg Bissonette to substitute for him. When Phillips fell ill prior to the 2004 Night of the Proms concert, Bissonette was unavailable to take over his drumming duties, causing the band to invite Ricky Lawson instead.
Phillips' last show with Toto was in 2013. He left the following year to focus on his solo career and was replaced by Keith Carlock.
Other ventures
Five years later he led a band that performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival.[2] In 2000 he recorded a jazz album, Vantage Point, with trumpeter Walt Fowler, saxophonist Brandon Fields, and pianist Jeff Babko.[1] He has co-produced and engineered albums by Mike Oldfield, Derek Sherinian, and Toto.[2] After leaving Toto, he became a member of a trio with Hiromi Uehara and bassist Anthony Jackson.[3] Phillips has also worked with Big Country, Jack Bruce, David Gilmour, Big Jim Sullivan, and Whitesnake.[4]
In 2009, Phillips joined with keyboardist Philippe Saisse and bassist Pino Palladino in forming an instrumental jazz/funk rock trio: Phillips Saisse Palladino, PSP, which toured in Europe in 2009 and 2010. Phillips also performed on Joe Satriani's album Super Colossal, appearing on multiple tracks. Phillips appears in Alan Parsons' Art & Science of Sound Recording educational video series, as well as the program's single "All Our Yesterdays". He played in the Michael Schenker Group album In the Midst of Beauty and took part to the band's 30th Anniversary world tour in 2010. Phillips is featured on Hiromi Uehara's 2011 album, Voice. He also toured with Hiromi and bassist Anthony Jackson as part of the Hiromi Trio Project.[5]
Phillips playing with PSP in Rome, 2009
In 2019 Phillips was featured on the album Origin of Species. In addition to playing drums and keyboards, he engineered, mixed, and helped produce.[6]
Phillips cites Buddy Rich, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Ian Paice, Tommy Aldridge and Bernard Purdie as his main influences.[7]
Awards and honours
In 2003, he was inducted into the Modern Drummer magazine Hall of Fame.[8]
In 2015 at the 14th Annual Independent Music Awards, Phillips was the winner in the Jazz Instrumental Album category for Protocol II.
In 2019 Simon was voted #1 in the Fusion category of the annual Modern Drummer Readers Poll.
In 2019 the Protocol 4 album was nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the Contemporary Instrumental Album category.
Partial Discography
As leader
Protocol (Food for Thought, 1988)
Simon Phillips (Manhattan, 1992)
Force Majeure with Ray Russell, Anthony Jackson, Tony Roberts (B&W, 1993)
Symbiosis (Lipstick, 1995)
Another Lifetime (Lipstick, 1997)
Out of the Blue (Victor, 1999)
Vantage Point with Jeff Babko (Jazzline, 2000)
Protocol II with Andy Timmons, Steve Weingart, Ernest Tibbs (Phantom, 2013)
Protocol III with Andy Timmons, Steve Weingart, Ernest Tibbs (In-akustik, 2015)
Protocol 4 with Greg Howe, Dennis Hamm, Ernest Tibbs (Phantom, 2017)
As sideman
With Duncan Browne
The Wild Places (1978)
ˈˈStreets Of Fireˈˈ (1979)
With Asia
Aqua (1992)
Aura (2001)
With DarWin
DarWin 2: A Frozen War (2020)
With Derek Sherinian
Inertia (Inside Out, 2001)
Black Utopia (J.S.H.P., 2003)
Mythology (Inside Out, 2004)
Blood of the Snake (Inside Out, 2006)
Oceana (Music Theories, 2011)
The Phoenix (Inside Out, 2020)
With Gary Moore
Back on the Streets (1978)
After the War (1989)
With Gordon Giltrap
Visionary (The Electric Record Company, catalogue no. TRIX 2) (1976)
Perilous Journey (The Electric Record Company, catalogue no. TRIX 4) (1977)
Fear of the Dark (The Electric Record Company) (1978)
With 801
801 Live (1976)
Listen Now (1977)
Live @ Hull (2009)
Latino (2013)
Manchester (2015)
With Hiromi
Voice (Telarc, 2011)
Move (Telarc, 2012)
Alive (Telarc, 2014)
Move: Live in Tokyo (Telarc, 2014)
Spark (Telarc, 2016)
With Jeff Beck
There & Back (Epic, 1980)
With Jack Bruce
How's Tricks (RSO, 1977)
Cities of the Heart (CMP, 1994)
Jet Set Jewel (Polydor, 2003)
With Joe Satriani
Flying in a Blue Dream (Relativity, 1989)
The Extremist (Relativity, 1992)
Time Machine (Relativity, 1993)
Super Colossal (Epic, 2006)
With Jon Anderson
Song of Seven (Atlantic, 1980)
Animation (Polydor, 1982)
With Jon Lord
Before I Forget (Harvest, 1982)
With Judas Priest
Sin After Sin (CBS, Inc. (UK)), (Columbia (US)) (1977)
With L. Shankar
Touch Me There (Produced by Frank Zappa) (1979)
With Michael Schenker
The Michael Schenker Group (Chrysalis, 1980)
The 30th Anniversary Concert – Live in Tokyo (In-akustik, 2010)
In the Midst of Beauty (In-akustik, 2008)
Temple of Rock (In-akustik, 2011)
With Mike Oldfield
Crises (Virgin, 1983)
Discovery (Virgin, 1984)
Islands (Virgin, 1987)
Heaven's Open (Virgin, 1991)
With Nik Kershaw
Radio Musicola (MCA, 1986)
You've Got to Laugh (Short House Records, 2006)
With Pete Townshend
Empty Glass (ATCO, 1980)
All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes (ATCO, 1982)
White City: A Novel (ATCO, 1985)
The Iron Man: The Musical by Pete Townshend (Virgin, 1989)
With Ph.D.
PhD (Atlantic, 1981)
Is It Safe? (WEA, 1983)
Three (Voiceprint, 2009)
With Steve Hackett
Beyond the Shrouded Horizon (WHD 2011)
At the Edge of Light (2019)
With Mike Rutherford
Smallcreep's Day (Charisma Records, 1980)
With Madness (band)
The Madness (Virgin, 1988)
With Steve Lukather
Candyman (Columbia, 1994)
Santamental (Favored Nations, 2005)
With Toto
Absolutely Live (Columbia, 1993)
Tambu (Columbia, 1995)
Toto XX (1998)
Mindfields (Columbia, 1999)
Livefields (Columbia, 1999)
Through the Looking Glass (EMI, 2002)
Live in Amsterdam (Eagle, 2002)
Falling in Between (Frontiers, 2006)
Falling in Between Live (2007)
Live in Poland (Eagle, 2014)
With Toyah
The Changeling (1982)
Warrior Rock: Toyah on Tour (1982)
With The Who
Join Together (Virgin, 1990)
Thirty Years of Maximum R&B (Polydor, 1994)
Chuck Wright
Background information
Born September 13, 1959
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, reggae
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Bass guitar
Years active 1982–present
Associated acts Quiet Riot, Giuffria, House of Lords
Chuck Wright (born September 13, 1959) is an American bassist, best known as a member of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot.[1] He originally joined Quiet Riot in 1982, playing bass on the tracks "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" and "Don't Wanna Let You Go," as well as singing background vocals on all tracks from the 1983 album Metal Health.[2]
Throughout the 80s and 90s, Wright left and rejoined Quiet Riot multiple times, most recently rejoining in August 2005 for their "Rock Never Stops" tour and staying until the death of lead singer Kevin DuBrow in October 2007. After a three-year hiatus, the band reformed with a new lead vocalist and began touring again in 2010.
Wright is featured in the documentary Quiet Riot – Well Now You're Here, directed and produced by Regina Russell. It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 29, 2014, was seen at the Cannes Film Festival, and has aired on the Showtime Network.
Bio
Wright's career in mainstream rock first took off when he joined Giuffria in 1984. Their debut album Giuffria peaked at #26 on the Billboard album charts on March 2, 1985. The album spawned two hit singles, "Call to the Heart" (Hot 100 #15) and "Lonely In Love" (Hot 100 #57). After sold-out arena tours with Deep Purple and Foreigner, Wright left Giuffria to re-join Quiet Riot in 1986, replacing Rudy Sarzo, recording and writing songs for their QRIII release and supporting world tour.
His reputation as one of the most sought-after bass players has landed him gigs with Alice Cooper, Slash, Gregg Allman, Carmine Appice, Ronnie Montrose, John Waite, and Pat Travers. Wright has appeared on over 90 worldwide record releases, playing bass and producing albums of various styles, including ambient trance, reggae, rap, country and rock.
He was also involved in seven film scores, including Kull the Conqueror, where he was joined by Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the years, Wright also worked with House of Lords, Bad Moon Rising, Blackthorne, Christian Tolle Project, Doro, Impellitteri, Kuni, MSG, Magdalen, Murderer's Row, Pata, Stephen Pearcy, Adler's Appetite, Love/Hate, Ken Tamplin, and Shane Gibson from Korn. Wright has headed Ultimate Jam Night, a long-running live music show since January 2015 at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood. Ultimate Jam Night features up to 60 pro musicians each week.
Wright continued to tour with Quiet Riot until 2021, when Rudy Sarzo returned to the band. Currently, he records as a session player, performs live with various rock acts, and is working on his debut solo album. He is endorsed by Ampeg, Godin Guitars, CAD Microphones and Sick Boy Motorcycles and signed by Cleopatra Records.
Discography
With Giuffria
Giuffria (1984)
Gotcha! (1985) (Original Motion Picture Gotcha! Soundtrack)
With Quiet Riot
Metal Health (1983) (bass on "Metal Health" & "Don't Wanna Let You Go")
QR III (1986)
Down to the Bone (1995)
Quiet Riot 10 (2014)
Road Rage (2017)
Hollywood Cowboys (2019)
With House of Lords
House of Lords (1988)
Sahara (1990)
The Power and the Myth (2004)
Live in the UK (2007)
Anthology (2008)
With Heaven & Earth
Dig (2013)
Hard to Kill (2017)
Other releases
KUNI – Masque (1986)
Gregg Allman – "I'm No Angel"/Demos (1987)
Ted Nugent – If You Can't Lick 'Em...Lick 'Em (1988)
Impellitteri – Stand in Line (1988)
Ann Lewis – Meiki (1988)
Nobuhiko Satoh – Turning Point (1988)
Doro Pesch – Doro (1990)
Rock vs. Rap – Mash Up (1990)
Sam Kinison – Leader of the Banned (1990)
Bad Moon Rising – Bad Moon Rising (1991)
Atsuki – Dinosaur (1991)
N.W.O.B.H.M. All Stars (1991)
Impellitteri – Grin and Bear It (1992)
Magdalen – Revolution Mind (1993)
Shack Of Peasants – Classic Blues, Vol. 1 (1993)
Bad Moon Rising – Blood (1994)
Blackthorne – Afterlife (1994)
Magdalen – The Dirt (1995)
The CMC's – All In A Day from Everyday Death Sentence (1995)
Children of Zion – Reggae Worship Vol. II (1995)
Pata – Raised on rock (1995)
Carol Huston – Grace (1995)
Black On Blond – Wild Anticipation (1995)
Chaos Is The Poetry – Chaos Is The Poetry (1996)
Every Day Life – Disgruntled (1996)
Magdalen – End Of Ages (1996)
Murderer's Row – Murderer's Row (1996)
Honey – Paradise (1997)
Eyes (featuring Jeff Scott Soto) – Eyes (1998)
Lanny Cordola – Salvation Medecine Show (1998)
Stuart Smith – Heaven and Earth (1999)
Magdalen – END OF THE AGES (1999)
Humanary Stew: a Tribute to Alice Cooper (1999)
28if – 28if (1999)
Odd Man Out – Y2K (2000)
SX-10 (featuring Sen Dog and Everlast) – Mad Dog American (2000)
Teddy Andreadis – Innocent Loser (2000)
David Glen Eisley – Stranger from the Past (2000)
Atsuki Yokozeki Project – Raid (2001)
Katt Lowe and the Othersyde (2001)
Luminosity (2001)
Milkweed (2001)
A Tribute To Blondie (various artists) (2001)
Essential Metal Masters (2001)
Katt Lowe – Katt Lowe and the Othersyde (2001)
A Tribute To Limp Bizkit – Mutated .. Manipulated .. Translated (2002)
Ephesians Project (2002)
Freddy Cannon – Have A Boom Boom Christmas (2002)
A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen – Made In The USA (2002)
Impellitteri – The Very Best of Impellitteri: Faster Than the Speed of Light (2002)
Catena (2003)
David Glenn Eisley – The Lost Tapes (2003)
Hedeki – Drunk Punk (2003)
Jeff Eaton – Wish You Were Here (2003)
Kevin Gales – I Didn't Count On This (2003)
Maskless (with Raven James) (2003)
Paul Shortino – Sacred Place (2003)
Broby – Hard to Kill (2004)
Audrey Forrest (2004)
Matt Sorum – Hollywood Zen (2004)
Mr. Big – Greatest Hits (2004)
Mr. Big – Influences and Connections (2004)
Chris Catena – Freak Out (2004)
Numbers of The Beast – A Tribute To Iron Maiden (2004)
James Christian- Meet the Man (2004)
Hollywood Rocks! (2004) (Audio companion to Hollywood Rocks: The Ultimate Guide to the 1980's Hollywood, California Rock-N-Roll Music Scene)
Cypress Thrill (2004)
Rock vs. Rap (2004)
Michael Schenker – Heavy Hitters (2005)
Bad Moon Rising – Full Moon Collection (2005)
Odd Man Out – Greatest Hits (2005)
Stephen Pearcy – Stripped (2006)
Travers and Appice – Bazooka (2006)
Can You Rock? Sing and Play the Songs of [Led Zeppelin (2006)
A Tribute to Thin Lizzy (2006)
Pat Travers – Superstition (2006)
Out of Ruin – What I Can't See (2007)
Southern Rock Tribute to Gretchen Wilson (2007)
Chris Catena – Booze, Brawds and Rockin Hard (2007)
Saints of the Underground (with Jani Lane)- Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner (2008)
Adrian Gaylsh – Earth Tones (2008)
Northern Lights – Spirit of Christmas (2009)
I Feel Free: Eric Clapton Salute (2009)
Northern Lights – Celebrate Christmas (2010)
KUNI – KUNI ROCK (2011)
Keep Calm And Salute Queen (2015)
Northern Light Orchestra – Star of the East (2017)
Bob Kulick – Skeletons in the Closet (2017)
David Glen Eisley & Craig Goldy – Blood Guts & Games (2017)
Chris Catena's Rock City Tribe – Truth in Unity (2020)
Ken Mary
Ken K Mary
Instruments Drums, Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards
Associated acts Accept, Fifth Angel, Chastain, TKO, Impellitteri, House of Lords, Bonfire, Alice Cooper, Flotsam and Jetsam
Ken K Mary is an American musician[1] who has worked as a drummer, producer, engineer, singer, record executive and writer on over thirty-five albums that combined have sold over five million copies worldwide. He has worked in genres from heavy rock to choral music. Mary is best known for his work with notable acts such as Accept, Fifth Angel, Chastain, TKO, Impellitteri, House of Lords, Bonfire and Alice Cooper, and is currently the drummer of Flotsam and Jetsam.[2][3]
Discography
Fifth Angel
1986 - Fifth Angel
1989 - Time Will Tell
2018 - The Third Secret
TKO
1984 - In Your Face
1985 - Below The Belt
Chastain
1986 - Ruler of the Wasteland
1987 - The 7th of Never
1987 - Instrumental Variations
1988 - The Voice of the Cult
1989 - Within The Heat
Alice Cooper
1987 - Raise Your Fist and Yell
Impellitteri
1992 - Grin and Bear It
1993 - Victim of the System
1994 - Answer to the Master
1996 - Screaming Symphony
1997 - Fuel for the Fire
1997 - Eye of the Hurricane
House of Lords
1988 - House of Lords
1990 - Sahara
2004 - The Power and the Myth
2007 - Live in the U.K.
Flotsam and Jetsam
2019 - The End of Chaos
2021 - Blood in the Water
Collaborations
1991 - Bad Moon Rising - Bad Moon Rising
1993 - Bad Moon Rising - Blood
1991 - Tuff - What Comes Around Goes Around
1987 - Bonfire - Fireworks
1995 - Pata - Raised on Rock
2004 - Robin Beck - Wonderland
2001 - David Glen Eisley - The Lost Tapes
2009 - Northern Light Orchestra: The Spirit Of Christmas, Live at the Orpheum Theater (Phoenix, Arizona)
2010 - Northern Light Orchestra: Celebrate Christmas
2020 - Them Fuzzy Monsters: ‘’Them Fuzzy Monsters’’
Gerald Johnson
Credits
2019 Welcome to the Vault Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
2019 Selections from the Vault Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
2017 Ultimate Hits Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Group Member, Bass
2014 Future's Past Dave Mason Bass
2013 Carry On Stephen Stills Bass
2013 Blue Skies Big Mountain Main Personnel
2012 Shake Your Tree: The Classic 1973 Radio Broadcast Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Vocals, Bass
2011 Live! Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass, Group Member
2011 Certified Live/Let It Flow Dave Mason Guitar (Bass), Band
2010 Blues Is Blues Kellie Rucker / Keillie Rucker / Kevin Rucker Bass
2009 The Sky's on Fire Mick Stovers Gentlemens Blues Club / Mick Stover Member of Attributed Artist, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2009 Rising from the Bushes Alex Dixon Producer, Vocals, Bass
2009 Brianna Haynes Brianna Haynes Bass
2009 Bend in the Road Mark Stuart & the Bastard Sons Bass (Electric)
2008 Street Songs Dan McCann Vocals, Bass
2008 Dave Mason/Split Coconut Dave Mason Bass, Guitar (Bass)
2007 Stills/Illegal Stills/Thoroughfare Gap Stephen Stills Main Personnel, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2007 Les Dudek/Say No More Les Dudek Main Personnel, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2007 Gentlemen's Blues Club, Vol. 2: Longhorn Honeymoon Gentlemen's Blues Club Guest Artist, Bass
2006 Standing at the Crossroads Frankie Lee Bass, Rhythm Section
2006 A Tribute To Nicolette Larson: Lotta Love Concert Bass
2005 Too White to Sing the Blues Papa Joe Grappa Main Personnel, Guitar (Bass), Bass, Band
2005 Man Alive! Stephen Stills Main Personnel, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2003 Young Hearts: Complete Greatest Hits Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Musician
2003 Turnin' Back the Pages Stephen Stills Bass
2003 Genuine Houserockin' Christmas Bass
2003 Bluju Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser Bass
2002 Capitol Records 1942-2002 [Deluxe Box Set] Bass
2000 The Loft, Vol. 2 David Mancuso Bass
2000 Gotta Dance! Composer
2000 Disco Not Disco Joey Negro Bass
1999 Ultimate Collection Dave Mason Bass
1999 Smooth Sailin' Marty Grebb Additional Personnel, Vocals, Bass Instrument
1999 Reduction Peter Banks Assembly
1999 North East West South N.E.W.S. Composer
1999 Looking Forward Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Bass
1999 Cutaluff Slink Capone Composer
1999 Can't Stay Away Too $hort Composer
1997 Never Felt No Blues B.j. Sharp Bass
1994 Steve Miller Band [Box Set] Steve Miller Band Vocals, Bass
1989 Christmas in the Northwest, Vol. 3 Bass
1988 Life's Too Good The Sugarcubes Engineer
1987 Living in the 20th Century Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1984 Youngblood Carl Wilson Bass
1984 Italian X-Rays Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1983 Steve Miller Band: Live! Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1982 Abracadabra Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1981 Circle of Love Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1981 Carl Wilson Carl Wilson Bass
1978 Thoroughfare Gap Stephen Stills Bass
1978 Mariposa de Oro Dave Mason Bass
1978 Greatest Hits 1974-78 Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1978 Ghost Town Parade Les Dudek Bass
1978 Energy The Pointer Sisters Bass
1978 A Little Kiss in the Night Ben Sidran Guitar, Bass
1977 Say No More Les Dudek Bass
1977 Let It Flow Dave Mason Guitar (Bass), Bass
1977 CSN Crosby, Stills & Nash Bass, Guitar (Bass)
1976 Les Dudek Les Dudek Main Personnel, Guitar (Bass), Bass
1976 Certified Live Dave Mason Bass
1975 Split Coconut Dave Mason Bass
1973 The Spirit of Glencoe Glencoe Bass
1973 The Joker Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass Instrument, Bass
1972 Recall the Beginning... A Journey from Eden Steve Miller / Steve Miller Band Bass
1972 Anthology Steve Miller Band Bass
Viaje a 1982 Guitar (Bass)
Viaje A 1973 Guitar (Bass)
The Best 70s Album in the World...Ever! Guitar (Bass), Vocals (Background)
Spooky Halloween Hits Guitar (Bass)
Pasaporte a los 80s Guitar (Bass)
Instrumental Rock Bass (Vocal)
Folk Noir The Conleys Bass
Feelgood Classics 2021 Guitar (Bass)
Dale Al Play!: 80s Guitar (Bass)
Blue Me Away Steve Pierson Bass
Best Halloween Songs Guitar (Bass)
80s New Year's Party Guitar (Bass)
80's Rock Never Forgets Guitar (Bass)
80's Hits Night Guitar (Bass)
100% Éxitos: Halloween Guitar (Bass)
Daisuke Hinata
Year Album Artist
2017 Bartholomew Jesse Boykins III Composer
2015 Japanese Piano Yoko Suzuki Composer
2007 Sounds from the All Asia Pass, Vol. 1 Cathay Pacific Producer
2007 Organic Style: Daisuke Hinata the Best Daisuke Hinata Primary Artist
2006 Oasis Resort Music Series Miam [SACD] Daisuke Hinata Primary Artist
2004 Cubamania [DVD] Producer
2002 Cuban Celebration Producer, Mixing
2000 Havana Now!: Havana Sessions Producer, Mixing, Photography, Sequencing
2000 Havana Now Presents: Las Brisas de Habana Producer, Mixing, Photography, Sequencing
1999 Songs from the Heart of Cuba [Intersound 1999] Producer, Mixing, Sequencing
1999 Do You Love Me Ho Hsiang-Ting / Angel Hou Composer
1999 Cubamania [Intersound] Producer, Mixing, Compilation Producer
1999 Cantinero de Cuba Cubamar Producer, Mixing
1998 Rhythm & Smoke: Cuba Sessions Producer, Mixing
1998 Cosmic Pandora Yasue Producer, Mixing
1997 Long Vacation [Original Soundtrack] Cagnet Producer, Keyboards, Programming, Composer
1997 Groove Radio Cagnet Guest Artist, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Keyboards, Programming, Stick Bass, Composer
1997 Deeper and Deeper Cagnet Producer, Composer
1990 Windham Hill: The First Ten Years Producer, Piano, Synthesizer, Composer
1987 Design Interior Guest Artist, Composer
1985 Windham Hill Sampler '86 Producer, Composer
Interior Interior Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Composer