Spread Eagle (band)
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Spread Eagle is an American
hard rock
band from New York City
. After only a few months of rehearsal they were signed by MCA Records
. They released two albums Spread Eagle (1990) and Open To The Public (1993) and disbanded in 1995. In 2006 the band reunited.
In January 2011 the band officially announced their new line-up and according to bassist and founding member Rob De Luca
there are plans for touring in North America and Europe.
and Tommi Gallo were playing in a Boston
based band called Bang.
In 1989 guitarist Paul Di Bartolo traveled to New York
where he met singer Ray West. Paul was so impressed by his voice, that he immediately convinced bassist Rob De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo to follow him to New York and start a new band with Ray which became Spread Eagle
After only a few months of rehearsing they signed with MCA Records.
from TNT
and Thommy Price
from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Open to the Public was released in 1993. Dave Femia played the drums on the following tour. The new record did not meet the expectations of their fans and Grunge
took over the music scene. So in 1995 Spread Eagle resigned and split up.
Paul DiBartolo changed his name to Salvadore Poe after writing and recording songs for swedish singer Lisa Ekdahl
who was his wife at that time. He is fascinated by Indian culture and spends much of his time there.
Rob De Luca started a new band called Ouijipig, later another one called OF EARTH. He's also worked as studio bassist and touring bassist for many bands including UFO
, Sebastian Bach
, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Helmet
and George Lynch
.
There is nothing known about Tommi Gallo since he left Spread Eagle.
on guitar and John Macaluso
on drums. Due to basically everybody being busy touring with other bands, there were only a few shows.
and UFO
. As of December 2010 they started touring the Northeast of America.
United States
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hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. After only a few months of rehearsal they were signed by MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
. They released two albums Spread Eagle (1990) and Open To The Public (1993) and disbanded in 1995. In 2006 the band reunited.
In January 2011 the band officially announced their new line-up and according to bassist and founding member Rob De Luca
Rob De Luca
Rob De Luca is an American bassist, best known for playing in Sebastian Bach's band and as founding member and bassist for Spread Eagle.-Early years :Rob De Luca started playing guitar at the age of 15. He first played bass in a band called Bang...
there are plans for touring in North America and Europe.
Early Years
In the late eighties founding members Paul DiBartolo, Rob De LucaRob De Luca
Rob De Luca is an American bassist, best known for playing in Sebastian Bach's band and as founding member and bassist for Spread Eagle.-Early years :Rob De Luca started playing guitar at the age of 15. He first played bass in a band called Bang...
and Tommi Gallo were playing in a Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
based band called Bang.
In 1989 guitarist Paul Di Bartolo traveled to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
where he met singer Ray West. Paul was so impressed by his voice, that he immediately convinced bassist Rob De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo to follow him to New York and start a new band with Ray which became Spread Eagle
After only a few months of rehearsing they signed with MCA Records.
Spread Eagle
As they were signed while still rehearsing for their first gig, they wrote most songs for their debut 1990 debut album Spread Eagle in the studio. Receiving little promotion from MCA the band produced the videos for "Scratch Like A Cat" and "Switchblade Serenade" using their own money and with the help of friends.Open To The Public
The band spent a lot of time on the road before recording their follow-up album and began burning out. First to leave was drummer Tommi Gallo. He was replaced by Kirke Blankenship who did not stay for long and played drums on one track (High Horses) of the second album Open To The Public. That album was then recorded with session drummers John MacalusoJohn Macaluso
John Macaluso is an American drummer born in 1968, who has played for Ark, TNT, Yngwie J. Malmsteen among others. Born in Commack, New York, John started playing drums at age 11. Now having recorded on 32 records and playing on multiple world tours, John continues to write and record music,...
from TNT
TNT (band)
TNT is a Norwegian hard rock/glam metal band from Trondheim, formed in 1982. The band has released twelve studio albums, three EPs and two live albums while going through numerous line-up changes since its formation...
and Thommy Price
Thommy Price
Thommy Price is a rock musician from Brooklyn, New York. He's played drums in numerous bands, including Billy Idol, Blue Öyster Cult, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and is an in-demand session drummer.-History:...
from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Open to the Public was released in 1993. Dave Femia played the drums on the following tour. The new record did not meet the expectations of their fans and Grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
took over the music scene. So in 1995 Spread Eagle resigned and split up.
Post Spread Eagle
Ray West turned his back to music business for a while. He is singing in a band called All Pointz West or shortly APW.Paul DiBartolo changed his name to Salvadore Poe after writing and recording songs for swedish singer Lisa Ekdahl
Lisa Ekdahl
Lisa Ekdahl is a Swedish singer and song writer in popular music. She has so far published 10 albums, most of them in the Swedish language but some entirely in English. Her voice has been described as "child-like" and "soft, supple and smooth"...
who was his wife at that time. He is fascinated by Indian culture and spends much of his time there.
Rob De Luca started a new band called Ouijipig, later another one called OF EARTH. He's also worked as studio bassist and touring bassist for many bands including UFO
UFO (band)
UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band, who were formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal...
, Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach is a Canadian heavy metal singer who achieved mainstream success as frontman of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. Since his departure from Skid Row, he has had many television roles, acted within Broadway plays, and leads a successful solo career.-Early life:Bach was born Sebastian...
, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
and George Lynch
George Lynch (musician)
George Lynch is a hard rock/heavy metal guitarist best known as a member of the band Dokken, his own bands Lynch Mob and Souls of We.-Pre Dokken:...
.
There is nothing known about Tommi Gallo since he left Spread Eagle.
2006 Reunion
In 2006 Rob De Luca and Ray West started Spread Eagle again. Their debut album which had been out of print for over 10 years was remastered and re-released by the small independent label Lovember Records. They started touring in 2006 with Chris CafferyChris Caffery
Chris Caffery is a heavy metal guitarist who is best known for his work as a member of Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra...
on guitar and John Macaluso
John Macaluso
John Macaluso is an American drummer born in 1968, who has played for Ark, TNT, Yngwie J. Malmsteen among others. Born in Commack, New York, John started playing drums at age 11. Now having recorded on 32 records and playing on multiple world tours, John continues to write and record music,...
on drums. Due to basically everybody being busy touring with other bands, there were only a few shows.
Recent
They found new guitarist Dennis Kimak and drummer Rik DeLuca. Rob De Luca returned to New York from touring with Sebastian BachSebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach is a Canadian heavy metal singer who achieved mainstream success as frontman of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. Since his departure from Skid Row, he has had many television roles, acted within Broadway plays, and leads a successful solo career.-Early life:Bach was born Sebastian...
and UFO
UFO (band)
UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band, who were formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal...
. As of December 2010 they started touring the Northeast of America.
Current members
- Ray West - lead vocals (1989–1995, 2006–present)
- Rob De LucaRob De LucaRob De Luca is an American bassist, best known for playing in Sebastian Bach's band and as founding member and bassist for Spread Eagle.-Early years :Rob De Luca started playing guitar at the age of 15. He first played bass in a band called Bang...
- bass, vocals (1989–1995, 2006–present) - Dennis Kimak - guitar (2008–present)
- Rik DeLuca - drums (2010–present)
Former members
- Paul DiBartolo - guitar (1989–1995)
- Tommi Gallo - drums (1989–1992)
Tour Members
- Dave Femia - drums (1993)
- John MacalusoJohn MacalusoJohn Macaluso is an American drummer born in 1968, who has played for Ark, TNT, Yngwie J. Malmsteen among others. Born in Commack, New York, John started playing drums at age 11. Now having recorded on 32 records and playing on multiple world tours, John continues to write and record music,...
- drums (2006) - Chris CafferyChris CafferyChris Caffery is a heavy metal guitarist who is best known for his work as a member of Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra...
- guitar (2006) - Gerry White - drums (2008)
Classic line up
- Ray West - lead vocals
- Paul DiBartolo - guitar
- Rob De LucaRob De LucaRob De Luca is an American bassist, best known for playing in Sebastian Bach's band and as founding member and bassist for Spread Eagle.-Early years :Rob De Luca started playing guitar at the age of 15. He first played bass in a band called Bang...
- bass, vocals - Tommi Gallo - drums
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spread Eagle | MCA Records MCA Records MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003... |
| 1993 | Open To the Public | MCA Records MCA Records MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003... |
| 2006 | Spread Eagle (remastered) | Lovember Records |