Angelo Barbera
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Angelo Barbera is an American bass player best known for his work with the Robby Krieger Band and The Doors of the 21st Century.
and was inspired to take up the bass guitar at the age of 12 after meeting Linda Ronstadt
's bass player at a concert. He says that his favorite bass player and biggest influence is John Paul Jones
of Led Zeppelin
. In addition to bass Barbera can also play guitar and keyboards.
During the 1990s Barbera worked with such musicians and bands as The Motels featuring Martha Davis, Red Square Black
, Lita Ford
and Perfect Stranger
. In 2000 he auditioned for and joined the Robby Krieger Band led by Robby Krieger of The Doors
. Later that year he joined Krieger, Ray Manzarek
and John Densmore
in the last full reunion of The Doors on VH1 Storytellers
where they performed with guest singers Scott Stapp
, Scott Weiland
, Ian Astbury
and Travis Meeks
. In 2002 he joined Krieger and Manzarek in their Doors revival band The Doors of the 21st Century (later known as Manzarek-Krieger) and he stayed with them for a few years before being replaced by Phil Chen
because of his fear of flying.
Since leaving The Doors of the 21st Century, Barbera has worked with his new band I-94 (formerly Bottlefly).
Life and career
Angelo grew up in southern CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and was inspired to take up the bass guitar at the age of 12 after meeting Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden...
's bass player at a concert. He says that his favorite bass player and biggest influence is John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones (musician)
John Paul Jones is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer. Best known as the bassist, mandolinist, and keyboardist for English rock band Led Zeppelin, Jones has since developed a solo career and has gained even more respect as both a musician and a...
of Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
. In addition to bass Barbera can also play guitar and keyboards.
During the 1990s Barbera worked with such musicians and bands as The Motels featuring Martha Davis, Red Square Black
Red Square Black
Red Square Black was a band formed by Mark Binder of Los Angeles. The band was an innovative force in the early 1990s playing the LA club scene. They melded metal, industrial sequencing and pop sensibilities...
, Lita Ford
Lita Ford
Lita Ford is a British-born, American rock musician and singer who was the lead guitarist for The Runaways and achieved popularity for her solo career between the 1980s and late 2000s.-Early life:...
and Perfect Stranger
Perfect Stranger (band)
-Track listing:#"Remember the Ride" – 3:18#"It's Up to You" – 2:36#"One More Repossession" – 2:30#"You Have the Right to Remain Silent" – 3:28...
. In 2000 he auditioned for and joined the Robby Krieger Band led by Robby Krieger of The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
. Later that year he joined Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Ray Manzarek
Raymond Daniel Manzarek, Jr., better known as Ray Manzarek , is an American musician, singer, producer, film director, writer, co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, Nite City from 1977–1978 and Manzarek-Krieger since 2001.Manzarek is listed #4 on Digital Dreamdoor's "100...
and John Densmore
John Densmore
John Paul Densmore is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the drummer of the rock group The Doors.-Early life and The Doors:Born in Los Angeles, Densmore attended Santa Monica City College and Cal...
in the last full reunion of The Doors on VH1 Storytellers
VH1 Storytellers
Storytellers is a television music series produced by the VH1 network.In each episode artists perform in front of a live audience, and tell stories about their music, writing experiences and memories, somewhat similar to MTV Unplugged...
where they performed with guest singers Scott Stapp
Scott Stapp
Scott Alan Stapp is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed, of which he is a founding member. His debut solo album, The Great Divide, was released in 2005. A second album, Between Lust and Love, is currently in production...
, Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland is an American musician, lyricist, and vocalist, most notable for his work with Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots. Weiland is also known for his five-year career with supergroup Velvet Revolver as well as his own solo career...
, Ian Astbury
Ian Astbury
Ian Astbury is an English rock musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist for the rock band, The Cult.-Pre-Cult:...
and Travis Meeks
Travis Meeks
Travis Shane Meeks , is an American musician, and is the lead singer, guitarist and song writer for acoustic rock band Days of the New.-Early life and career:...
. In 2002 he joined Krieger and Manzarek in their Doors revival band The Doors of the 21st Century (later known as Manzarek-Krieger) and he stayed with them for a few years before being replaced by Phil Chen
Phil Chen
Phil Chen is a well-known Chinese-Jamaican bassist. He was one of England's most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including being part of the Rod Stewart band from 1977 to 1980, but is probably best known for his later work with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors.-Life...
because of his fear of flying.
Since leaving The Doors of the 21st Century, Barbera has worked with his new band I-94 (formerly Bottlefly).