Electrofied
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Electrofied is a US based electric blues
band featuring Tony Fazio on lead guitar, Rob Rusteberg on bass Richard James Burgess
on drums and singer, Scott Taylor as lead vocalist.
http://tonyfazio.com/_wsn/page4.html] Scott Taylor has also recorded for BackBeat Records.http://www.backbeatrecords.com/catalog.htm
. Fazio's "Deep Blues" style of guitar playing and Burgess' rock style drumming, together created a style of blues, thus the "Electrofied Blues" sound was created.
With original singer Lane Wingham, the group played publicly to mostly rock audiences. However, their style was "Blues" and remained so on their first album release "Sunday Morning Blues". The album was cut live in the studio with basically one take per song, a style of recording that is now legendary but rarely used today, but is a big part of the Electrofied sound.
Charles Soloman was replaced by Rob Rusteburg.
Scott Taylor, a native of Washington, DC, was basically raised on blues music. His influences are Bobby Womack
, Bobby Blue Bland, Al Green
and James Brown
. Taylor's lead vocal added a soulful and gospel
flavor to the groups already Blues/Rock style. The results have been very positive and the band plays to very enthusiastic crowds.
and owns, operates and teaches at the Annapolis Guitar School. Tony has played nationally and internationally at many major
music festivals with notable artists such as Memphis Gold and Charlie Sayles.
Richard James Burgess
has played on hundreds of hit records both as a studio musician and an artist in the UK, USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
in London and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is featured in the book called the A to Z of Rock Drummers.
Scott Taylor started out in gospel music. He began singing dance music in the late 1980s. He had a number 1 record on the British dance chart with the release of "Not So Far Away
" (1991) and recorded a British underground classic called "Don't Turn Your Back" produced by Deep Dish
(1993), both from Back Beat Records
. Taylor is featured on Discomusic.com and Artistdirect.com. In 1997, he began to concentrate solely on Soul and Blues music.
"Live Performances" 2007
"Bad Case of The Blues 2009/2010
Electric blues
Electric blues is a type of blues music distinguished by the amplification of the guitar, bass guitar, drums, and often the harmonica. Pioneered in the 1930s, it emerged as a genre in Chicago in the 1940s. It was taken up in many areas of America leading to the development of regional subgenres...
band featuring Tony Fazio on lead guitar, Rob Rusteberg on bass Richard James Burgess
Richard James Burgess
Richard James Burgess is a studio drummer, music-computer programmer, recording artist, record producer, composer, author, manager, marketer and inventor. He was the producer for Spandau Ballet's first two albums.-Education:...
on drums and singer, Scott Taylor as lead vocalist.
http://tonyfazio.com/_wsn/page4.html] Scott Taylor has also recorded for BackBeat Records.http://www.backbeatrecords.com/catalog.htm
Band history
When the band was founded by Tony Fazio and Richard Burgess in 2002, it was basically a cover band. Covering songs by blues greats B.B. King and Muddy WatersMuddy Waters
McKinley Morganfield , known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues"...
. Fazio's "Deep Blues" style of guitar playing and Burgess' rock style drumming, together created a style of blues, thus the "Electrofied Blues" sound was created.
With original singer Lane Wingham, the group played publicly to mostly rock audiences. However, their style was "Blues" and remained so on their first album release "Sunday Morning Blues". The album was cut live in the studio with basically one take per song, a style of recording that is now legendary but rarely used today, but is a big part of the Electrofied sound.
Personnel Changes
Personnel changes began in 2005, just a few weeks before "Sunday Morning Blues" was released. Winham decided to leave the group to concentrate on education opportunities. Fazio called on singer Scott Taylor of whom he had worked with a few years prior. A few months later, bassistBassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Charles Soloman was replaced by Rob Rusteburg.
Scott Taylor, a native of Washington, DC, was basically raised on blues music. His influences are Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack is an American singer-songwriter and musician. An active recording artist since the early 1960s where he started his career as the lead singer of his family musical group The Valentinos and as Sam Cooke's backing guitarist, Womack's career has spanned more than 40...
, Bobby Blue Bland, Al Green
Al Green
Albert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
and James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
. Taylor's lead vocal added a soulful and gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
flavor to the groups already Blues/Rock style. The results have been very positive and the band plays to very enthusiastic crowds.
Current work
Electrofied is currently promoting a second studio album release "Bad Case of The Blues",on indie label, Marva Records (headed by Richard Burgess). The songs are all originals written by members Taylor, Fazio and Burgess. The group has been performing their new songs at live performances and have been getting positive responses. The new project includes guest spots by noted Blues artist, Charlie Sayles and is already included on several blues playlists all over the world.Member biography
Tony Fazio has been playing since he was seven years old. He has a bachelors degree in music from Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
and owns, operates and teaches at the Annapolis Guitar School. Tony has played nationally and internationally at many major
music festivals with notable artists such as Memphis Gold and Charlie Sayles.
Richard James Burgess
Richard James Burgess
Richard James Burgess is a studio drummer, music-computer programmer, recording artist, record producer, composer, author, manager, marketer and inventor. He was the producer for Spandau Ballet's first two albums.-Education:...
has played on hundreds of hit records both as a studio musician and an artist in the UK, USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
in London and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is featured in the book called the A to Z of Rock Drummers.
Scott Taylor started out in gospel music. He began singing dance music in the late 1980s. He had a number 1 record on the British dance chart with the release of "Not So Far Away
Not So Far Away
Not So Far Away is the third studio album by American alternative rock band Wideawake, released in 2005.-Track listing:# "Mariposa" – 4:03# "Misunderstood" – 3:44# "Leave a Light On" – 4:15# "Stay" – 4:59# "Don't Ask Don't Tell" – 5:25...
" (1991) and recorded a British underground classic called "Don't Turn Your Back" produced by Deep Dish
Deep Dish
Deep Dish is a duo of DJs and house-music producers consisting of Iranian-American members Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi. Based in Washington, D.C., Shirazinia and Tayebi are well known for providing house or dance remixes of tracks of famous stars such as Madonna, Cher and Gabrielle,...
(1993), both from Back Beat Records
Back Beat Records
Back Beat Records was the soul sub-label of Duke Records started in 1957. It was later acquired by ABC Records in the 70's. The label's biggest hits included "Treat Her Right" by Roy Head & The Traits, "Tell Me Why" by Norman Fox and The Rob Roys, and "Everlasting Love" by Carl Carlton...
. Taylor is featured on Discomusic.com and Artistdirect.com. In 1997, he began to concentrate solely on Soul and Blues music.
Album Releases
"Sunday Morning Blues" 2005"Live Performances" 2007
"Bad Case of The Blues 2009/2010