Lanny Cordola
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Lanny Cordola is an American
guitarist
, songwriter and producer. He has been a member of bands such as Giuffria
, House Of Lords
, and Magdallan
(also known as Magdalen
after Ken Tamplin
's departure).
Before joining Giuffria, Lanny was the main songwriter for his original bands named Lights, American Heroes and Mondo Cane with such songs as "All For One," "Lonely Money," "Blow It All Away," "Nasty Girl," "Gypsy In A Twisted World," "Dream Carnival," "High On A Dream," "Empty Cabaret," "Can't Wait Any Longer," "Uncontrolled Fire," "Prime Time," "(She's So) Photogenic," "Walking On The Edge," "Violent City" and "Riddles In The Night."
Both American Heroes and Mondo Cane gained their greatest success in Hollywood in the early 80s. Other contributing members of those bands included Bret Alstadt on lead vocals, Joey Leon on drums and Loren Robinson on bass guitar. Shawn Perry became Mondo Cane's manager in 1982 and Mark Lundquist, a keyboard player and backing vocalist, was added to the band in 1984. Robinson left and the band went through three other bass players before folding in 1985.
Lanny attended Cypress High School in Cypress, California and began his career by playing weekend parties in neighborhood garages and then branching out into the entertainment circuit by playing various clubs in Orange and Los Angeles night clubs. While "on tour" in the Southern California club circuit, Paul Shook (guitar technician) Brent Cobleigh (bass guitar technician) and Scotty Gustafski (drum technician) were the road crew for American Heroes/Mondo Cane. They went on to start to form their own band, Charade, rehearsing several of AH/MC's songs.
Lanny has made several solo albums, as well as being featured as guest musician, songwriter and/or producer on albums with artists like Ken Tamplin and Ransom. Besides the guitar, he also masters other instruments. In 2006, Lanny was a contributor of the Bulgarian rock group D_2 and especially their third album, "6".
Lanny has also appeared on the popular American television sitcom Full House
, as a member of Jesse Katsopolis's band, Jesse and the Rippers.
With Giuffria
With House of Lords
With Magdallan
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guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, songwriter and producer. He has been a member of bands such as Giuffria
Giuffria
Giuffria was an American rock band that was formed in 1982 by Gregg Giuffria after his departure from the band Angel, a glam rock/heavy metal band from Washington, D.C..- History of the band :...
, House Of Lords
House of Lords (band)
House of Lords is a hard rock/AOR band from Los Angeles, California.-History:House of Lords was formed in 1987 by former Angel member and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria from his solo project Giuffria...
, and Magdallan
Magdallan (band)
Magdallan , was an American metal band started as a studio project and collaboration between Ken Tamplin and Lanny Cordola. The band was active from 1992 to 1995, released 3 albums and an EP, and was signed to Intense Records and Essential Records respectively.-History:The band's original lineup...
(also known as Magdalen
Magdallan (band)
Magdallan , was an American metal band started as a studio project and collaboration between Ken Tamplin and Lanny Cordola. The band was active from 1992 to 1995, released 3 albums and an EP, and was signed to Intense Records and Essential Records respectively.-History:The band's original lineup...
after Ken Tamplin
Ken Tamplin
Ken Tamplin is an American Christian rock performer and vocal coach. Tamplin is known for his 4 octave vocal range and has composed music for television and movies.-Early years:...
's departure).
Before joining Giuffria, Lanny was the main songwriter for his original bands named Lights, American Heroes and Mondo Cane with such songs as "All For One," "Lonely Money," "Blow It All Away," "Nasty Girl," "Gypsy In A Twisted World," "Dream Carnival," "High On A Dream," "Empty Cabaret," "Can't Wait Any Longer," "Uncontrolled Fire," "Prime Time," "(She's So) Photogenic," "Walking On The Edge," "Violent City" and "Riddles In The Night."
Both American Heroes and Mondo Cane gained their greatest success in Hollywood in the early 80s. Other contributing members of those bands included Bret Alstadt on lead vocals, Joey Leon on drums and Loren Robinson on bass guitar. Shawn Perry became Mondo Cane's manager in 1982 and Mark Lundquist, a keyboard player and backing vocalist, was added to the band in 1984. Robinson left and the band went through three other bass players before folding in 1985.
Lanny attended Cypress High School in Cypress, California and began his career by playing weekend parties in neighborhood garages and then branching out into the entertainment circuit by playing various clubs in Orange and Los Angeles night clubs. While "on tour" in the Southern California club circuit, Paul Shook (guitar technician) Brent Cobleigh (bass guitar technician) and Scotty Gustafski (drum technician) were the road crew for American Heroes/Mondo Cane. They went on to start to form their own band, Charade, rehearsing several of AH/MC's songs.
Lanny has made several solo albums, as well as being featured as guest musician, songwriter and/or producer on albums with artists like Ken Tamplin and Ransom. Besides the guitar, he also masters other instruments. In 2006, Lanny was a contributor of the Bulgarian rock group D_2 and especially their third album, "6".
Lanny has also appeared on the popular American television sitcom Full House
Full House
Full House is an American sitcom television series. Set in San Francisco, the show chronicles widowed father Danny Tanner, who, after the death of his wife, enlists his best friend Joey Gladstone and his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and...
, as a member of Jesse Katsopolis's band, Jesse and the Rippers.
Solo
- Electric Warrior, Acoustic Saint (1991)
- Of Riffs And Symphonies (1992)
- Salvation Medicine Show (1998)
With GiuffriaGiuffriaGiuffria was an American rock band that was formed in 1982 by Gregg Giuffria after his departure from the band Angel, a glam rock/heavy metal band from Washington, D.C..- History of the band :...
- Silk and SteelSilk and Steel (Giuffria album)Silk and Steel was the second album released by 1980s arena rock band Giuffria in 1986. It was produced by Pat Glasser, who was at the time also the producer of Giuffria's MCA labelmates Night Ranger. The band covered "I Must Be Dreaming", a Willy DeVille song that went to No. 52 on the Billboard...
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With House of LordsHouse of Lords (band)House of Lords is a hard rock/AOR band from Los Angeles, California.-History:House of Lords was formed in 1987 by former Angel member and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria from his solo project Giuffria...
- House of LordsHouse of Lords (House of Lords album)House of Lords is the eponymous debut album by House of Lords, a Giuffria spin-off band, featuring keyboardist Gregg Giuffria. It was released in 1988 on Kiss bassist Gene Simmons' own label and distributed by RCA Records. The album reached position No...
(1988) - The Power And The MythThe Power And The MythThe Power and the Myth is the fourth studio album and the first since the reunion, by House of Lords, released on August 3, 2004.The album marks the return of original members Chuck Wright, Lanny Cordola and Ken Mary, but is the first not to feature keyboardist, main songwriter and founding member...
(2004) - Live in the UKLive in the UK (House of Lords album)Live in the UK is the first live album by House of Lords, released on January 29, 2007.The album was recorded during the band's last tour with the original reunited line up in 2005, on November 26, 2005 in Nottingham, England...
(2007)
With MagdallanMagdallan (band)Magdallan , was an American metal band started as a studio project and collaboration between Ken Tamplin and Lanny Cordola. The band was active from 1992 to 1995, released 3 albums and an EP, and was signed to Intense Records and Essential Records respectively.-History:The band's original lineup...
- Big Bang (1992)
- End Of The Age (1999)
With Magdalen
- Revolution Mind (1993)
- The Dirt (1994)
With Jazz Trio
- The Trinity Sessions (1995)