Steve DeMarchi
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Steve DeMarchi is a Canadian guitarist
, backing vocalist and songwriter
. He is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the bands Sheriff
(1979–1985) and Alias
(1990–1991). DeMarchi also played guitar for The Cranberries
(1996–2003) and was the main guitarist for Dolores O'Riordan
(2005–2008).
As a Billboard hit songwriter, DeMarchi is known for co-writing the hit songs "More Than Words Can Say
", a 1990 #1 hit on the BillBoard Hot AC chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
and “Haunted Heart”, a 1990 #18 hit on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
BMI
presented DeMarchi with the "Million-air award" for "More Than Words Can Say
". According to BMI’s
web site, only 1,500 songs including "When I'm With You
" by Sheriff
have achieved Million-air status (one million air plays) among the 4.5 million songs by 300,000 BMI represented artists. One million performances is the equivalent of approximately 50,000 broadcast hours, or more than 5.7 years of continuous airplay.
In 1982, DeMarchi performed live with Sheriff
in LA on a nationwide TV show An Evening at the Improv. In 1990, he performed live with Alias
on several national TV shows, including two performances on The Tonight Show
- once with Johnny Carson
and once with Jay Leno.
DeMarchi was guitarist for the band The Cranberries
between 1996 and 2003. Between 2005 & 2007 Dolores O’Riordan, the voice of The Cranberries
and DeMarchi recorded O'Riordans first solo record titled "Are You Listening". DeMarchi appeared with O'Riordan on many televised and radio live performances in 2007 in support of that record, and travelled to over 22 countries in Europe, North America and South America on the 2007 O'Riordan world tour.
In May 2007, DeMarchi along with other band members, were featured with O’Riordan in live performances on the Carson Daly
Show, The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno
, True Music on HDnet
cable network TV, and on Heaven and Earth BBC
Manchester.
In January 2009, Alias
(primarily DeMarchi and Curci) announced the release of their second album, appropriately titled Never Say Never
. Live performances are expected during 2009 in support of this new album release.
, Arnold Lanni
, Rick Neigher
, Albert Hammond, and Jeff Paris just to name a few.
On the 1982 Sheriff
album Sheriff, DeMarchi co-wrote with Arnold Lanni
the songs:
DeMarchi wrote most of the songs on the 1990 Alias
album Alias
with Freddy Curci
, (the lead vocalist of Sheriff and Alias):
On Curci's
1994 solo album "Dreamer's Road", DeMarchi collaborated in writing the songs:
On the 2006 Zion album, DeMarchi collaborated with Curci for the songs:
Soundtrack: Performer / Producer “Perfect World”
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...
, backing vocalist and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. He is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the bands Sheriff
Sheriff (band)
Sheriff was a Canadian rock band in the early 1980s, best known for their hit song "When I'm with You".-Biography:The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Rob...
(1979–1985) and Alias
Alias (band)
Alias was a Canadian album-oriented rock/hard rock supergroup band, formed in 1988 by vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi of the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff , along with Heart founding members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, and Mike DeRosier.The band released its self-titled debut...
(1990–1991). DeMarchi also played guitar for The Cranberries
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
(1996–2003) and was the main guitarist for Dolores O'Riordan
Dolores O'Riordan
Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. She led The Cranberries to worldwide success and fame for 13 years before the band took a hiatus in 2003. Her first solo album Are You Listening? was released in May 2007...
(2005–2008).
As a Billboard hit songwriter, DeMarchi is known for co-writing the hit songs "More Than Words Can Say
More Than Words Can Say
" More Than Words Can Say" is a power ballad by Canadian rock band Alias. It became a #2 hit in the United States, and reached #1 in Canada in 1990....
", a 1990 #1 hit on the BillBoard Hot AC chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and “Haunted Heart”, a 1990 #18 hit on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
BMI
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
presented DeMarchi with the "Million-air award" for "More Than Words Can Say
More Than Words Can Say
" More Than Words Can Say" is a power ballad by Canadian rock band Alias. It became a #2 hit in the United States, and reached #1 in Canada in 1990....
". According to BMI’s
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
web site, only 1,500 songs including "When I'm With You
When I'm with You
"When I'm with You" is a power ballad by Canadian arena rock band Sheriff. It hit number one in the United States in 1989, four years after the band separated....
" by Sheriff
Sheriff (band)
Sheriff was a Canadian rock band in the early 1980s, best known for their hit song "When I'm with You".-Biography:The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Rob...
have achieved Million-air status (one million air plays) among the 4.5 million songs by 300,000 BMI represented artists. One million performances is the equivalent of approximately 50,000 broadcast hours, or more than 5.7 years of continuous airplay.
In 1982, DeMarchi performed live with Sheriff
Sheriff (band)
Sheriff was a Canadian rock band in the early 1980s, best known for their hit song "When I'm with You".-Biography:The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Rob...
in LA on a nationwide TV show An Evening at the Improv. In 1990, he performed live with Alias
Alias (band)
Alias was a Canadian album-oriented rock/hard rock supergroup band, formed in 1988 by vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi of the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff , along with Heart founding members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, and Mike DeRosier.The band released its self-titled debut...
on several national TV shows, including two performances on The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show is an American late-night talk show that has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest currently running regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States, and the third longest-running show on NBC, after Meet the Press and Today.The Tonight Show has been hosted by...
- once with Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under the Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night....
and once with Jay Leno.
DeMarchi was guitarist for the band The Cranberries
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
between 1996 and 2003. Between 2005 & 2007 Dolores O’Riordan, the voice of The Cranberries
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
and DeMarchi recorded O'Riordans first solo record titled "Are You Listening". DeMarchi appeared with O'Riordan on many televised and radio live performances in 2007 in support of that record, and travelled to over 22 countries in Europe, North America and South America on the 2007 O'Riordan world tour.
In May 2007, DeMarchi along with other band members, were featured with O’Riordan in live performances on the Carson Daly
Carson Daly
Carson Jones Daly is an American television host. He is the host of NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, a late-night talk show that began airing on January 7, 2002. Before his role as host of that program, Daly was a VJ on MTV's TRL, and a DJ for the Southern California based radio station KROQ-FM...
Show, The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show is an American late-night talk show that has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest currently running regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States, and the third longest-running show on NBC, after Meet the Press and Today.The Tonight Show has been hosted by...
with Jay Leno
Jay Leno
James Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno is an American stand-up comedian and television host.From 1992 to 2009, Leno was the host of NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Beginning in September 2009, Leno started a primetime talk show, titled The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ,...
, True Music on HDnet
HDNet
HDNet is a men's interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format and available via cable and satellite television...
cable network TV, and on Heaven and Earth BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Manchester.
In January 2009, Alias
Alias (band)
Alias was a Canadian album-oriented rock/hard rock supergroup band, formed in 1988 by vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi of the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff , along with Heart founding members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, and Mike DeRosier.The band released its self-titled debut...
(primarily DeMarchi and Curci) announced the release of their second album, appropriately titled Never Say Never
Never Say Never (Alias album)
Never Say Never, released in 2009, is the second album from the 1990s hard rock band Alias.In early January 2009, Alias announced the release of their long awaited second album. This album, appropriately titled “Never Say Never”, sat unreleased for nearly 18 years. It was recorded in 1992 and was...
. Live performances are expected during 2009 in support of this new album release.
Songwriting career
DeMarchi has collaborated with other successful songwriters like Steve Diamond, Jim Vallance, Freddy CurciFreddy Curci
Freddy Curci is a Canadian AOR rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his stints in Alias and Sheriff.Curci has a multi-octave vocal range and holds the Guinness World Record for Longest Note Held in a pop song, for 30 seconds, timed and submitted by University of Houston, for the ending note...
, Arnold Lanni
Arnold Lanni
Arnold David Lanni is a Canadian record producer, and former member of both Frozen Ghost and Sheriff. He wrote Sheriff's most successful song, "When I'm With You."-History:...
, Rick Neigher
Rick Neigher
Rick Neigher is a prolific producer, songwriter, musician and backing vocalist. More recently he has been working as a "strategic account executive" in the marketing, advertising and on-line media industries....
, Albert Hammond, and Jeff Paris just to name a few.
On the 1982 Sheriff
Sheriff (band)
Sheriff was a Canadian rock band in the early 1980s, best known for their hit song "When I'm with You".-Biography:The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Rob...
album Sheriff, DeMarchi co-wrote with Arnold Lanni
Arnold Lanni
Arnold David Lanni is a Canadian record producer, and former member of both Frozen Ghost and Sheriff. He wrote Sheriff's most successful song, "When I'm With You."-History:...
the songs:
- Track 5 Kept Me Coming
- Track 7 Crazy Without You
DeMarchi wrote most of the songs on the 1990 Alias
Alias (band)
Alias was a Canadian album-oriented rock/hard rock supergroup band, formed in 1988 by vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi of the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff , along with Heart founding members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, and Mike DeRosier.The band released its self-titled debut...
album Alias
Alias (album)
Alias is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Alias, released in 1990 by Capitol Records.The single "More Than Words Can Say" reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the United States. A second single, "Waiting for Love", was released in early 1991 and peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.-...
with Freddy Curci
Freddy Curci
Freddy Curci is a Canadian AOR rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his stints in Alias and Sheriff.Curci has a multi-octave vocal range and holds the Guinness World Record for Longest Note Held in a pop song, for 30 seconds, timed and submitted by University of Houston, for the ending note...
, (the lead vocalist of Sheriff and Alias):
- Track 1 Say What I Wanna Say
- Track 2 Haunted Heart
- Track 4 The Power
- Track 5 Heroes
- Track 6 What To Do
- Track 7 After All The Love Is Gone
- Track 8 More Than Words Can SayMore Than Words Can Say" More Than Words Can Say" is a power ballad by Canadian rock band Alias. It became a #2 hit in the United States, and reached #1 in Canada in 1990....
- Track 10 True Emotion
- Track 11 Standing In The Darkness
On Curci's
Freddy Curci
Freddy Curci is a Canadian AOR rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his stints in Alias and Sheriff.Curci has a multi-octave vocal range and holds the Guinness World Record for Longest Note Held in a pop song, for 30 seconds, timed and submitted by University of Houston, for the ending note...
1994 solo album "Dreamer's Road", DeMarchi collaborated in writing the songs:
- Track 2 Dreamer's Road
- Track 4 Just To Be Close
- Track 8 Real Love
- Track 9 Into the Fire
- Track 10 Diamonds
- Track 11 Life Goes On
On the 2006 Zion album, DeMarchi collaborated with Curci for the songs:
- Track 2 How Much Longer Is Forever
- Track 4 Dangerous
- Track 7 No Surprise
- Track 10 Who Do You think You Are
- Track 11 Crash The Mirror
Alias
- 1990 AliasAlias (album)Alias is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Alias, released in 1990 by Capitol Records.The single "More Than Words Can Say" reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the United States. A second single, "Waiting for Love", was released in early 1991 and peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.-...
(self-titled album), EMI - 1990 Haunted Heart EP, EMI
- 1991 Waiting For Love EP, EMI
- 1992 Perfect World EP, EMI
- 2009 Never Say NeverNever Say Never (Alias album)Never Say Never, released in 2009, is the second album from the 1990s hard rock band Alias.In early January 2009, Alias announced the release of their long awaited second album. This album, appropriately titled “Never Say Never”, sat unreleased for nearly 18 years. It was recorded in 1992 and was...
Freddy Curci
- 1994 solo album, Dreamer's Road, EMI Music Canada
- 2000 compilation album, Then and Now, Frontiers (Italy)
Dolores O'Riordan
- 2007 Are You Listening?
- 2009 No BaggageNo BaggageBonus Track Version Bonus Track Version B-Sides-Reception:No Baggage received mixed or average reviews upon its release, receiving a 45/100 critic score and a 6.5/10 user score on MetaCritic...
in the song "Stupid"
Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US MSR Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
US A.C. | UK Singles UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 1990 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990.-Events:*January 21 – MTV's Unplugged premieres on cable television with British band Squeeze... |
"More Than Words Can Say More Than Words Can Say " More Than Words Can Say" is a power ballad by Canadian rock band Alias. It became a #2 hit in the United States, and reached #1 in Canada in 1990.... " |
2 | - | 5 | - | Alias |
| 1990 1990 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990.-Events:*January 21 – MTV's Unplugged premieres on cable television with British band Squeeze... |
"Haunted Heart" | - | 18 | - | - | |
| 1991 1991 in music See also:* 1991 in music Record labels established in 1991-Summary:The year 1991 is the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", becomes the most popular U.S. album of the year... |
"Waiting for Love" | 13 | - | 17 | 87 | |
| 1991 1991 in music See also:* 1991 in music Record labels established in 1991-Summary:The year 1991 is the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", becomes the most popular U.S. album of the year... |
"Perfect World" | 90 | - | - | - | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 1991 comedy film directed by Stephen Herek starring Christina Applegate.Applegate stars as a teenager whose mother leaves for a two-month summer vacation in Australia, putting all five siblings in the care of a strict tyrannical elderly babysitter... Soundtrack |
Filmography
1991 - Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's DeadDon't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 1991 comedy film directed by Stephen Herek starring Christina Applegate.Applegate stars as a teenager whose mother leaves for a two-month summer vacation in Australia, putting all five siblings in the care of a strict tyrannical elderly babysitter...
Soundtrack: Performer / Producer “Perfect World”