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Angeles is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1977 by Dale Lytle. They were signed to Mystic Records, who released their debut album in 1984. As of 2020, Angeles has released thirteen albums.[1]
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Angeles (L-R): Cal Shelton, Danny Basulto, Louis Collins, Dale Lytle, Angeles (L-R): Cal Shelton, Danny Basulto, Louis Collins, Dale Lytle, | |
Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, United States |
Genres | Glam rock, hard rock |
Years active | 1977–1991 1995-present |
Labels | Mystic (1983-1986) Azra Records (1986-1989) Bongo Boy Records Dark Star Records (2019) |
Members | Dale Lytle Danny Basulto Cal Shelton Louis Collins |
Past members | Dave Raudman Tom Leslie John Merritt John Azar Brian LeBoeuf Clare Diane Daphney Winters Vince Thrill |
Website | angelesband |
History
Early history (1975–1983)
The roots of Angeles can be traced to 1975 when Dale Lytle and Dave Raudman started the band “Avante-Gard”, the band's name was changed to “English” in 1976, before finally settling with “Angeles” in mid-1977.[2] The initial line-up of Angeles was a five-piece: Dale Lytle on guitar, Dave Raudman on vocals, Terrell Hill on drums, Frank Galante on Bass, and Jen Nicia Alcivar on keyboard. On May 31st, 1978, Angeles recorded a setlist of seven songs intended for their first-album; this cassette was cosidered lost for more than 40 years until it was discovered in 2019, and then released on vinyl in 2020.[3] On October 4, 1980, Angeles headlined the Fall Rock Festival at Devonshire Downs; Ron Bushy, the original drummer of Iron Butterfly, joined the band onstage. [4] On August 1, 1981, Angeles and Mötley Crüe co-headlined two concerts at The Troubadour.
First three albums (1984-1991)
After signing to Mystic Records in 1984, they released their debut album We're no Angels; Hit Parader described the album as "a tight powerful collection of metal anthems" that "manages to elicit plenty of excitement on tracks such as 'Nasty Girls' and 'No Sugar Tonight'." The title of the album We're No Angels, was decided by Kevin DuBrow, vocalist of Quiet Riot[5] . In 1984, Angeles opened up for Bon Jovi at the Reseda Country Club. Their second album Give It Up was released on the infamous Azra Records in 1986.[6] In 1989, their third album Give It Up was released on Ace Records. The band broke up in 1991, after releasing three albums.
Reunion (1994-2015)
In 1994, Angeles reformed with new singer Bryan Potter, Rhythm Guitarist Pat Schea (Schee), Bass Guitarist Marty Nelson and Drummer Chuck Landon "Isquith". Using footage from a sold-out show at The Roxy, two music videos were released: "Party Til Ya Puke" and "Forgotten Souls"[7][8]. By 1996, Bryan Potter was replaced with lead vocalist Brian LeBoeuf, Bass duties went to AJ Zalampous (Dimitri Antoniades) and drum duties to former Angeles Drummer from earlier years John Merritt. They soon released their fourth album, No Limits, which was their first release in eight years.[9]
In January 2013, while playing a Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit concert, Angeles was joined onstage by Gary Richrath who was best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989.[10][11] A 15th-anniversary edition of No Limits was released on 2013, with entirely new vocals, removed rhythm guitar tracks, and a different tracklist. On January 22, 2014, Denise Fallon Naccarato, the singer of Angeles, was killed in a motorcycle accident.[12] Less than two years later, Angeles' drummer of 25 years, John Merritt, was killed in an automobile accident as well.[13]
Vocalist Claire Diane (2015-2017)
In 2015, Clare Diane joined as vocalist; best known for her album Runaway (2003) [14] , as well as vocalist for Fem Zeppelin, an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band. [15]
"Crazy" (2016) was released on Rock Avenue Records. The music video for "God Country and King" reached more than 1,000,000 views on Vevo. [16]
The August 2017 edition of TalentRaters Magazine had Angeles as the cover-story detailing the release of their album "Killers of the Game". A music video for the title-track was released [17]
Recent Events (2018-present)
On December 28, 2018, Rix Fox made his bass playing debut with the band at the Whisky A Go-Go; he parted with the band shortly after.[18] In early 2019, Angeles signed to Dark Star Records, where they have released two full albums. [19]
Discography
Albums
- We're no Angeles (1984)
- Give it up (1986)
- Delivering the Goods (1989)
- No Limits (1997)[20]
- Miracles (2007)
- Seriously Fun (2014)
- Wild Ride (2015)
- Crazy (2016)
- Killers of the Game (2017)
- Test of Time (2018)
- Time of Truth (2018)
- Fire It Up (2019)
- May 31st, 1978 (2020)
- Hell On High Heels (2020)
Band members
Current members
- Dale Lytle – guitar (1977–1991, 1994–present)
- Danny Basulto – drums (2015–present)
- Louis Collins - vocals (2020–present)
- Cal Shelton - bass (2015–present)
Former members
- Dave Raudman – lead vocals (1977–1991)
- Bryan Potter - Lead Vocals & keyboard (1994-1996)
- Brian LeBoeuf - lead vocals (1996-1998)
- Mark Delpapa - lead vocals
- Clare Diane - lead vocals
- Daphney Winters - lead vocals
- Fallon Naccarato - lead vocals
- Vince Thrill – lead vocals
- Daniel Ferreira - lead vocals
- Gwendolyn Casella - lead vocals
- Frank Galante - bass (1977–1979)
- Tom Leslie – bass, backing vocals
- Terell Hill - drums (1977-1979)
- Tony Casella - drums (1977)
- Paul DelBoccio - drums (1980-1983)
- John Merritt – drums, backing vocals (died 2015)
- John Azar – bass, backing vocals
- A.J. Zalampous "Dimitri Antoniades" - bass (1996-1998)
- Rik Fox – bass guitar (2018)
- Pat Schea (Schee) - rhythm guitar (1994-1999) (2012-2014)
- Jen Nicia Alcivar - keyboard (1977-1978)
- Mark Harrington (1978)
- Chuck "Landon" Isquith - Drums (1994-1996)
- Marty Nelson - Bass Guitar (1994-1996)
Timeline
References
- ^ "Angeles (3) Complete Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "THE LOST MUSIC OF 1970'S HOLLYWOOD". TunedLoud Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "ANGELES AND THE LOST ALBUM OF 1978". TunedLoud Magazine. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "The band Angeles headlines Devonshire Downs and is joined onstage by Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy". Concert Flyer. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "DALE LYTLE (ANGELES): "Kevin Dubrow Quiet Riot named our first album We're No Angels"". Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Azra Records Discography". Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Angeles' 1996 Music Video for "Party Til Ya Puke"". YouTube. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Angeles' 1996 Music Video for "Forgotten Souls"". YouTube. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Angeles' 1997 release is first album in eight years". HeavyHarmonies. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Gary Richrath Comes Out Of Hiding For Charity". The Beachwood Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Angeles and Gary Richrath playing the Blues at Make a wish benefit show". Dale Lytle. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Newbury Woman killed in 405 Freeway Accident". Los Angeles Daily News. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "John D. Merritt Obituary". Tri-County Times. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Clare Diane - Runaway (2003) CD". Discogs. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Fem Zeppelin, all girl tribute band to Led Zeppelin with guitarist Sharon Aguilar". Sharon Aguilar. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Killers of The Game Album Release Smackdown (pg 6)". Talent Rater Magazine. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "ANGELES: New Video "Killers Of The Game" Released". Metalshock Finland. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Angeles December 2018 at the Whisky A Go-Go". Rock Legend News Magazine. February 2019. pp. 56–64. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "LA Rock Band ANGELES Signs with Dark Star Records". Dark Star Records. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Discography from 1984-2014". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 20 July 2018.